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2004 VFR800. Rear caliper Modification??

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  1. Tufftimes

    Tufftimes New Member

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    Hi. I am new to this Forum. I am building a project bike and have grafted a 2004 VFR800 single sided swing-arm into this bike. I understand the principal of the brake system as it works on the factory VFR 800. My question is:- Can I modify the the rear caliper operation , by using the rear master cylinder only? Would a single brake line with a tee going to both inlets on the caliper work? Has anyone done this? Or do I need to replace the caliper with another one? Where are they available , if this is the only option?

    Hope someone can help me on this one?
    Cheers....... Melbourne .. Australia..........
     


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    I used an aluminum spacer with the original bolt and washers to cap mine off, you would never notice unless I pointed it oot.
     


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    Like this?
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    BTW - you need a 14mm master cylinder to go with it. -- F4i or RC51 or Super Hawk, there's a couple others that I dont remember off the top of my head.
     


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    Pic_1004_126.jpg Thanks for the advice.
    Looks an easy modification.
    Here is a shot of my Turbo Z1R Custom Bike with the VFR800 swing arm.
    Cheers...........
     
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    So you totally blocked off one of the holes in the caliper.
    Does it matter which one?
    So with what your stating , either
    hole pushes both caliper pistons. Yeah.
    Cheers..........
     


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