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u really dont want a dual piston on the back. u may find that it is to easy to lock up in the wet weather. i dont think any bikes have them?
i was wondering if u couldnt just rotate the bracket around so the cal sits near bottom. then weld on a tab to attach a brake arm, then cut off the other end ??
the best way would be as suggested, remake the bracket, but this may be more costly.
i'm sure Leon could give u a good price. He has satisfied a lot of guys on this site.

dont take that the wrong way, but I hear that Leon can satisfy the hardest men .

the cbr 4f rear cal set up is very similar to what u have. i have an f4.
www.powersportsplus.com/parts/search/Hon...E+CALIPER/parts.html
i have a zrx12 arm on my kz. it has a bottom mount cal with top mounted bleeders. i would not worry about the bleeder orentasion though, just bleed before mounting.if u change the cal u will def have to make a new bracket since the offset, bolt spacing, and axle size may differ.

when u mount the zrx shocks (or any shocks) try your best to duplicate the doners geometry. this will insure the spring rate it close.

I have a 2 piston rear caliper, but 4 pistons would be overkill. If you know how to ride though, having an overly powerful rear brake is a non-issue. Do what ever works man

My options for now:

1- custom bracket for zx6 caliper ( Leon did terrific pivot custom bushing/spacers and shock mounts for this swingarm).

2- have an 96 zx9 wheel that might work with a zzr1200 caliper and hanger ( still experimenting).

3- The custom dual adapter caliper mount. (pricey)

As for the shocks, very hard to keep the donor geometry if i am to stay with the standard kz suspension angle. I used the zrx shocks with the standard kz mounts and they were extremely hard. But for sure they will be laid down. will send pictures.

Thanks for your help.

benhurmx wrote: My options for now:

As for the shocks, very hard to keep the donor geometry if i am to stay with the standard kz suspension angle. I used the zrx shocks with the standard kz mounts and they were extremely hard. But for sure they will be laid down. will send pictures.

Thanks for your help.

i did the same thing. i use the stock kz top shock mount and used a lay down bracket to move the bottom mount back. this gave me a lower rear stance. but the shocks were tooo stiff. so used the stock zrx arm bottom mount then i moved the top frame mount forward to copy the zrx geometry. it rides great now.

Adam, is that a stock brake for the triumph, or your own upgrade , it looks stock?
even the gp bikes only use single piston cals. i would think that baby is going to be touchy.

dang thanks for the endorsement mark .

i think, ,

leon

i know that youve put a smile on my face numerous times big guy.

Have you solved the problem yet? Maybe if you got another bracket and just welded the piece that slides on the swingarm to the original bracket. So that the calliper could hang down but the new piece would still slide.

farmer1 wrote: Have you solved the problem yet? Maybe if you got another bracket and just welded the piece that slides on the swingarm to the original bracket. So that the calliper could hang down but the new piece would still slide.

Right now i am considering a custom bracket and working on fitting a spare zx9 wheel on the swingarm (just waiting on some parts). I will post pics as soon as the setup ready.

Thanks

How did you go with the rear brake mount?

i am not sure if tony has conquered this probelm yet.
but,what about letting it hang down on the bottom and using a longer mounting bolt to attach a brake stabilzer rod,that would attach to a welded on bracket under the arm?
leon

Or you could weld a torque/stay arm mount on the arm & fab up a caliper bracket?

Check out tracstore.myshopify.com/ for the shock bracket. I am using the same setup on my KZ 700. U can't beat the price. It's 48 delivered. Z1 has them for 112.00 for one. PM me if u want to see pics.