Brackets to mount R1 calipers on an RZ350?

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mapleheavy · #1 Post by **mapleheavy** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:07 am

Hey all,

I've tried NK a couple times, but I never get a response.
Anyone know where to get the adapter brackets or CAD files?

This is to put the R1 blues on to an '85 RZ350.

Thanks!

- taylor

Desmodue · #2 Post by **Desmodue** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:12 am

I have some CAD files that I have made a couple of sets from. I think T-Rex has a set. Email me at cervelorod at gmail dot com and I'll send you them. I could do some on the CNC but it would 3-4 weeks and they are pretty utilitarian looking....

I'll get some pics from mine and send first when I get an email.

Where in SE? I just moved from Hillsboro to Eastern WA 2 summers ago. Miss PDX sushi....

Rod

mapleheavy · #3 Post by **mapleheavy** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:55 pm

Oh man, it's funny to see all the people on here from Portland.
I live on 39th & SE Division, but around the area for about 10 years... Grew up in lovely Oregon City (ugh).

I'll shoot you an email now!

rx7abuser · #4 Post by **rx7abuser** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:17 am

Whoa, another Moses lake RZ enthusiast. Right on!!

jimrd · #5 Post by **jimrd** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:17 am

maybe nigel is on vacation or racing

the set i got were really nice and top notch...and came fast via mail

mapleheavy · #6 Post by **mapleheavy** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:39 pm

Actually yeah, I got a hold of him and got a set. Dang they're nice.
I had to grind a little bit of the casting marks off my forks, but no big deal.

T.RexRacing · #7 Post by **T.RexRacing** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:01 pm

Yeah I do have a set of Desmodue's R1 brackets. Cleaned the rough edges with a die grinder,painted 'em Harley Texture paint black and they cleaned up nice visually. Kinda blends in with the caliper from a distance. R1 calipers,Brembo 16MM M/C,stock RZ rotors and the original rubber lines for now. Haven't had the chance to ride it yet but a squeeze on the lever tells me it's an improvement. Soon.

SCREAMER · #8 Post by **SCREAMER** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 7:05 pm

I had the same fitment issue & told NIGEL about it about a year ago if memory serves me

& he thanked me for the feedback.

i guess he discarded it as i thought he would have removed a M.M or 2.
i ground up the adapters rather that the fork legs although, THEY SURE DO LOOK SHARP but @ that price you would think they fit

he sure does have some goodies & is a great source of the bling that gives the RZ curb apeal & now the RZ STOPS ON A DIME.

So you had perfect fitment on your LC huh Jimbo,thats what i get whether it be chambers or the brackets from across the pond.
i always say YPVS & get non powervalver stuff it seems when sourcing out of the UK.

the lc & ypvs 350 must have different castings on the lowers because he said he tried two or three forks legs & all was lined up.
enjoy the stoppies

KennyBarroz · #9 Post by **KennyBarroz** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 7:11 pm

http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic ... highlight=

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seapat · #10 Post by **seapat** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:59 am

Hello everyone first time post on the board

, Happy to have such a wealth of info available.
I'm looking for some templates or cad files for 84 85 Rz350 stock fork, to R1 caliper and R1 rotor. I'm on a budget and donâ€™t want to spend 160 bucks to get them from NK.
I know someone has to have this combo that can make a pattern that could be cut out of stock would be awesome.
Also what size hardware would be helpful?

Thanks in advance
Patrick

jimrd · #11 Post by **jimrd** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:45 am

SCREAMER wrote:
So you had perfect fitment on your LC huh Jimbo,thats what i get whether it be chambers or the brackets from across the pond.
i always say YPVS & get non powervalver stuff it seems when sourcing out of the UK.

the lc & ypvs 350 must have different castings on the lowers because he said he tried two or three forks legs & all was lined up.
enjoy the stoppies

i was really happy...they bolted right on ...no issues...looked awesome

nokturnal · #12 Post by **nokturnal** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:52 am

SCREAMER wrote:I had the same fitment issue & told NIGEL about it about a year ago if memory serves me & he thanked me for the feedback.
i guess he discarded it as i thought he would have removed a M.M or 2.
i ground up the adapters rather that the fork legs although, THEY SURE DO LOOK SHARP but @ that price you would think they fit
he sure does have some goodies & is a great source of the bling that gives the RZ curb apeal & now the RZ STOPS ON A DIME.

+1

I had similar issues years ago.

seapat · #13 Post by **seapat** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:02 am

I emailed NK, He has not made this combo before and said it would take some time, and not sure how much. If any one has a template for the narrow spacing 84 85 stock fork to the R1 Caliper and Disk Please help or can you refer me to some one that has made a adapter plate for this combo.

Thanks
Patrick

Paul8899 · #14 Post by **Paul8899** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:31 am

whats the hole pitch on the forks ?

just wondering ;)

seapat · #15 Post by **seapat** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:56 am

Hi Paul8899
The forks are not threaded. So not understanding Hole pitch, the caliper is threaded for the bolt.
The hole spacing is 43mm center to center If that helps