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Title: Front Brake Calipers
Post by: Hagafan on January 08, 2016, 03:58:27 PM
Does anyone know if 955i Sprint callipers will fit my Steamer? I hate those 2 pot ones that move across. They are like my Goldwing ones.  :icon_study:
Title: Re: Front Brake Calipers
Post by: JoeDirt on January 08, 2016, 05:14:20 PM
Hello Hagafan,

I did some looking on the internet. The front suspension brake attachment points are very different. Take a look at the pics below.

Top picture is a 955i Tiger.
Bottom picture is a 955i Sprint.

I am not saying it is impossible. You might have to make an adapter plate or trade front forks (i.e. triple trees).

<UPDATE:> I miss read the original post. I thought you trying to place 955i Sprint  to 955i Tiger... Answer is the same being that 855i forks have similar brake attachments.
Title: Re: Front Brake Calipers
Post by: Sin_Tiger on January 08, 2016, 06:24:42 PM
It is possible to fit Girly calipers on the Steamer forks (Jaydub had them) but you will need adapter plates. It might also be possible to fit something like Pretec 6 pot calipers as they make those for the Bonnies etc. I did think about that route in an idle few hours but didn't follow through with the research.

What is it you don't like about them? A properly fettled set up will preform at least as well as most bikes this size and better than a few I could name  :augie or is it just the appearance that offends thine eye  :^_^
Title: Re: Front Brake Calipers
Post by: JayDub on January 08, 2016, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on January 08, 2016, 06:24:42 PM
It is possible to fit Girly calipers on the Steamer forks (Jaydub had them) but you will need adapter plates.
Actually.... I think the callipers are steamer ones, its the discs which were Girly, and the wheel too, the adapter plates were needed as the discs are bigger.  I just reverted to steamer discs, binned the adapters and bolted the callipers to the original lugs. - at least thats how I remember it  :icon_scratch:
Title: Re: Front Brake Calipers
Post by: Sin_Tiger on January 08, 2016, 09:45:43 PM
 :icon_redface: arse about face again.
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