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R1100S Brake Conversion
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:43 pm
by Blinky
Hi Team,
Just wanted to share some photos of the radial caliper conversion that I recently completed. I did it because I like tinkering and wanted to create something just a little different that might not get noticed at first glance. I'm happy with the outcome and the braking performance has improved also.
Cheers,
Blinky
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:42 pm
by f90x
I always thought my 11 had fantastic brakes. Standard with twin braided lines. How much was this and is it worth the expense? Looks good.
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:34 am
by Blinky
Hi f90x,
You're correct, the standard brakes aren't too bad. I also ran braided lines and found that made a big difference with the originals. This mod was more just a case of aesthetics/a point of difference. The Beringer calipers/pad combination do seem to give a stronger initial bite and a firmer or more aggressive feel but not overwhelmingly so. I think if I had done the Beringer master cylinder conversion then this would be more pronounced but as I'm not a ten tenths rider and didn't want to ruin the integrated controls, I chose not to do this.
The fork feet cost 540 EUR from Style and Performance in Italy. Add to that the cost of whichever 108mm calipers you choose, new brake lines, reanodised fork stanchions, new fork bushes while you're there..... You get the picture.
Cheers,
Blinky
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:45 am
by Blackal
Have to say - that's not a bad price for the fork bottoms, considering the small market - and in comparison to other after-market upgrades.
I'd imagine that fitting S/H calipers from one of the litre sports bikes would help to keep the cost down and would perform as well as the Beringer calipers.
Well done!
Al
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:59 am
by Dog Tyred
Very nice job Richard....although as you said it was predominantly for aesthetic reasons you could have changed the disc retaining screws for some nice shiny stainless ones at the same time
Oh and don't forget the rim tape
DT
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:13 am
by Blinky
Disc bolts are in transit...
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:41 am
by Dog Tyred
Blinky wrote:Disc bolts are in transit...
Good man
DT
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:40 pm
by f90x
Blinky wrote:Disc bolts are in transit...
Let's hope the rim tape isn't...
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:03 pm
by jeznewsome
Nice work fella.
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:55 pm
by Mitch1100
Looks da bomb
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:46 am
by RoLoo
Like it !!
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:09 pm
by boxerscott
Nice looking bike, all round, possibly your climate has something to do with that?
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:19 am
by Blinky
Might be a bit warmer down here but not a whole lot. Not many of those picturesque snow covered Yorkshire moors in winter here though.
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