RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

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seapat
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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#16 Post by seapat » Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:44 am

Are this still available? I have wanted somebody to make this adapters for a long time. I don't think TDR ever did this combination?

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#17 Post by yamasukiman » Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:22 am

As far as I know, I got a set off him recently and he has them advertised on our local
gumtree.
I don't know if anybody else made for this combination.
His email address is,
normsurg@tpg.com.au

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#18 Post by Neseng » Tue Dec 27, 2016 9:37 am

seapat wrote:Are this still available? I have wanted somebody to make this adapters for a long time. I don't think TDR ever did this combination?
Hi seapat,

Yes, they are still available.
Please see my PM sent to you.

Cheers, Norman.

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#19 Post by Neseng » Tue May 09, 2017 2:03 am

Hi all,

For you technically minded people out there, ...here is a video of how my RZ350 Brake Caliper Adaptors are made.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idxjjef9Mcc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheers, Norman.

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#20 Post by kpke » Tue May 09, 2017 12:04 pm

I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing! :smt023

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#21 Post by two-stroke-brit » Tue May 09, 2017 1:58 pm

Neseng wrote:Hi all,

For you technically minded people out there, ...here is a video of how my RZ350 Brake Caliper Adaptors are made.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idxjjef9Mcc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheers, Norman.
nice parts and vid .
i used to run a high speed vertical cnc mill
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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#22 Post by BoldRZ » Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:37 pm

Can someone provide the models and years for the calipers and rotors that these adapters will allow on an '85 RZ?

Also, do folks switch out their front master cylinder?

Something like:

Calipers
R1 XX-YY
R6 XX-YY
FZ?

Rotors
R1 XX-YY
R6 XX-YY
FZ?

Master Cylinder
R1?
R6?

Thanks!

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#23 Post by Neseng » Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:45 am

Hi BoldRZ,

Sorry but I do not have all the info that you have asked for. However, these caliper brackets are designed to fit the early RZ350 fork sliders up until around 1985-86. The hole centres on the fork sliders are 42mm apart. Around 1986 I believe that the fork sliders, calipers and caliper adaptors were changed and the hole centres are much further apart, the lower hole being much closer to the axle than the early type. The adaptors that I make are for the early type sliders with 42mm hole centres. As far as I am aware, people who have done the Blue Spot/R1, R6 disc modification have continued to use the stock master cylinder.

Unfortunately the photographs attached to the opening of this posting are no longer able to be viewed without me parting with a lot of money to the company that hosts those photos. However, if you wish to view them in order to see whether the caliper adaptors will fit your model RZ350, email me at normsurg@tpg.com.au and I will gladly send you photos FREE !

All the best, Norman.

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#24 Post by yamasukiman » Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:03 pm

I have a set of Norm's calliper adapters, Blue Spots with early R1 discs on my rd350lc,
this bike has later model rz350ypvs wheels fitted.
I'm using a Mikes XS 1/2" master cylinder on that and it's got a good feel and works well.

I also have upgraded my 1989 model FJ1200 to Blue Spots and the std master cylinder on that is
5/8" and that feels wooden and very little lever travel.

I have seen else where that an r6 master cylinder is 14mm bore(but don't quote me on that!).

I hope this helps.

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#25 Post by Srhiskx » Fri Jul 28, 2017 12:46 am

I did the R1 calipers on my 84RZ . I ran the stock master cylinder with stainless lines and thought the brakes felt a little wooden. I switched to a FZ1 master cylinder ( mainly because it looked stock and I could still mount the mirror on it ) and it made it feel a lot stronger. It was what I was looking for. I used a 2003 model m/c.
84 RZ350 Allspeed GP replica pipes, milled head, PWK 28mm Keihins, Y air boot/ k&n filter, VForce4’s, Zeel, Dynatec ignition coil,R6 calipers, Ohlins, sonic springs 80wt fork springs, FZ1 master cylinder.

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#26 Post by Neseng » Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:44 am

For anyone interested, I currently have 3 pairs of Calliper Adaptors remaining in stock.
Please note that I will no longer be manufacturing these items after this date.
If you are interested in purchasing a pair of adaptors, the cost would be USD$245.00 for 1 pair (1 left hand & 1 right hand) which includes postage to USA.
Delivery would be approximately 2 weeks from placement of your order. In good times, postage to USA would take about 1 week but with current crisis and delays, postage might take a bit longer.
A big thank you to those who have purchased these Calliper Adaptors from me in the past, your business has been much appreciated.
Stay well, ride safe, Best regards, Norman.

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#27 Post by Neseng » Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:35 am

I still have 3 pairs available. (See my previous post above).
Stay well, ride safe, Best regards, Norman.

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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#28 Post by Hooligan » Fri Oct 29, 2021 4:12 pm

Srhiskx wrote: Fri Jul 28, 2017 12:46 am I did the R1 calipers on my 84RZ . I ran the stock master cylinder with stainless lines and thought the brakes felt a little wooden. I switched to a FZ1 master cylinder ( mainly because it looked stock and I could still mount the mirror on it ) and it made it feel a lot stronger. It was what I was looking for. I used a 2003 model m/c.
Yea, a modern master cylinder is required. Any of the ones off the Yamaha standard style bikes, FZ1, FZ08 etc will work and they retain the right side mirror mount for the stock look.
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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#29 Post by (F5) » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:45 pm

You need a 14mm mc, many stock older type are 5/8 which is too big and makes for a wooden feel.
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Re: RZ350 - Blue Spot - R1 discs.

#30 Post by thumper580 » Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:21 am

I have those with the blue Yamaha calipers. You need a modern front brake master cylinder. I'm using one off a gsxr 750 (non radial) and SS brake lines. You will have more front braking power than you ever dreamed of.....
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