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Post by pmcburney on Apr 8, 2016 17:29:52 GMT -5
I'm with Jeff. If I wanted better brakes, why did I buy a vintage bike ? Subtle mods are fine if you want them, I prefer stock or the whole hog, like a Bandit front end conversion. The trouble with subtle mods is the limitations of the total system. I've only got braided on the GSX for compliance reasons. Quite frankly, the difference between those and the 35 year old stock hoses was hardly worth the effort given the limitations of the rest of the old GSX braking system. Similarly, I've spent money looking at braced swingarms or alloy conversions for the RE but that'll just show up the spaghetti frame now that I can push it harder. Pretty soon, I'll end up with something that has an RE5 engine and that's about it. Fine if that's what YOU want, but not for me. Hmm... I seem to remember something about 'fuel injection' at Bathurst, and how I'm now supposed to be the lead on this...
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Apr 8, 2016 17:53:00 GMT -5
Post by jm0406 on Apr 8, 2016 17:53:00 GMT -5
I agree with Wayne who agrees with me. In my example, the R1 brakes on the RZ 350 frame, if used to full effect, would bend the headstock on the frame. I have to be careful when applying brakes. I also have to be careful when applying throttle, as it dynos at 78 BHP on pump gas.
Jeff
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Oct 27, 2022 20:21:59 GMT -5
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Post by ROTRE on Oct 27, 2022 20:21:59 GMT -5
Just spoke with Suzuki (AUS) and the caliper rebuild kits are no longer available. Also the caliper bolt orings are no longer available. My orings are perished, am ringing around looking for old stock atm.
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Oct 27, 2022 21:00:11 GMT -5
Post by timpa136 on Oct 27, 2022 21:00:11 GMT -5
I would think the piston seals should still be available as they also fit later years.
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Oct 27, 2022 22:25:09 GMT -5
Post by hudson on Oct 27, 2022 22:25:09 GMT -5
On e-bay Item: 204133954262 aftermarket kit This is not listed for a RE5 but it is the same calipers as those listed. Or basic kit Item: 204104699288 Jess may have N.O.S. suzuki kits
Brian
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