89 FZR 600/ R6 front caliper conversion
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89 FZR 600/ R6 front caliper conversion
Anyone have info on upgrading this single piston front end to the much improved 99-02 R6 front calipers? The 89 bolt pattern is the same as 86-88 FZ600 lowers. Not sure if later FZR models were equiped the same.
Re: 89 FZR 600/ R6 front caliper conversion
yeap the blue dots are bolt on
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My FZR6 Rebuild
1985 GMC 4x4 T-15 X-Cab Sierra
1999 Chevy 4x4 Blazer (wifes car)
"If a man can build it, I can take it apart and sometimes even put it back together and fix it" --Unknown
"'I wish none of this had happened.' 'So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.....'" J.R.R. Tolkien
Re: 89 FZR 600/ R6 front caliper conversion
I thought the blue dots are direct bolt on for the dual pistons and not the single ones, I could be wrong though.
89 FZR 4/600- Chopped and fightered out, r6 header mod w/ Micron can
02 r6 front master cylinder/calipers & SS lines, 02 r6 clutch perch, 03 R1 front end, works performance rear shock. Its a work in progress still.
02 r6 front master cylinder/calipers & SS lines, 02 r6 clutch perch, 03 R1 front end, works performance rear shock. Its a work in progress still.
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Re: 89 FZR 600/ R6 front caliper conversion
YUP that is my memory too that '90 onwards had 4 pucks and are thus Blue Spot swaps.JohnnyO wrote:I thought the blue dots are direct bolt on for the dual pistons and not the single ones, I could be wrong though.
Re: 89 FZR 600/ R6 front caliper conversion
89 forks will not be bolt on with the blue dots. They only use single pot and the bolt distance is different.
Upgrades:
- Barnett Clutch------------------------------------------R6 Blue Dots, Front Master Brake Cylinder+Reservoir
WP Adjustable Rear Shock----------------------------Vortex 520 Conversion with RK GB520GXW Chain
V&H Header (4-1)--------------------------------------Swingarm Spool Mounts
Cobra F1r Exhaust Can--------------------------------R6 Voltage Regulator
Flo-Commander with Remote-------------------------Custom Airtech Passenger Seat
Stage 7 Jet kit with Diffuser Caps--------------------Factory Pro Nickel Emulsion Tubes
Wiseco 630 Kit------------------------------------------Custom Frame Slider Mounts
Modking Hydraulic Clutch Kit--------------------------Hella Projection Headlight with Xentec HID Kit (H9 Bulb)
Modking Aluminum Radiator Overflow Bottle--------
Re: 89 FZR 600/ R6 front caliper conversion
on my 95 i used the blue dot ones... they worked great! since i had to rebuild them anyway i powdered them gloss black while i had them apart... for the front brake master i used a CBR master with adjustable lever...again tore that down and powdered it as well
got them and the braided lines for $30 on ebay
got them and the braided lines for $30 on ebay
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Re: 89 FZR 600/ R6 front caliper conversion
If you are good fabricator then adapters can be made to allow for the 4 pot calipers. Otherwise a full set of 90+ forks or fork lowers is the way to go.
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Bike:
1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
Factory Pro Stage 1 Jetting | K&N Filter | Corbin Seat | ProTek Keyless Gas Cap | GSXR Mirrors
My Thread
Cage:
2005 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Arc AWD
THE WIKI IS YOUR FRIEND
THE SEARCH IS YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER
USE THEM!!
Re: 89 FZR 600/ R6 front caliper conversion
Cool, thanks for the feedback. I can fabricate a bracket - just looking for an easy way out. I was given the forks and are already bolted on - hate to buy just the lowers AND the calipers. I can deal with the bracket. Thanks again and sweet ride you got there, JRK.