[OC Steve]

This is the brake caliper from my TX500 project frankencafebike. What bike did it originally come from? I need to order a rebuild kit, so I neet the exact model, make and year. Thanks!

 

[OC Steve]

Here's a better picture.

The only clue I have so far is that it says "Tokico Japan" on the back.



Edited by - steve barker on Jan 21 2007 9:10:48 PM

 

[UngaWunga]

Looks kindof like a Kawasaki H1 caliper...

 

[Geeto67]

too small to be an h1 (73-76) caliper. Could be a 72 h1 caliper but I doubt it. Looks like it may be a suzuki caliper like a GT500 or GT550 caliper. May even be a smaller honda caliper (cb400 or cb350F).

 

[ttilghman]

cb400F doesn't have the fins...for what it's worth.

-tt

 

[350Four]

Neither does the CB350F.

 

[mikeo]

I don't think Honda calipers mount like that either. I would start looking at pictures of old Suzuki's or Kawi's. I'm pretty sure its not Honda or Yamaha. I don't know alot about European bike though.

Mike O.

 

[jbranson]

Last time I saw a caliper like that it had a McGanzer Flange hooked up to it.
JohnnyB

 

[aaron]

Looks like a Yamaha caliper to me... Frank C?

Hi Johnny.

Aaron

 

[jbranson]

Hey bro!

JohnnyB

 

[Diamondj]

Steve,

It's a Suzuki GT250 caliper. 1973-1976. Also used on the 73-76 GT380, GT550, and the left side of the GT750. The rebuild kit with the piston and seals should be Suzuki part number: 59100-18834

You can look at on-line Suzuki fiches here:

www.alpha-sports.com

Although the prices at www.ronayers.com are better. The trick with them is you have to order on-line. If you call, you'll be told they don't sell vintage parts....

Jim

 

[jbranson]

That was a rockin first post.

JohnnyB

 

[Geeto67]

quote:
Steve,

It's a Suzuki GT250 caliper. 1973-1976. Also used on the 73-76 GT380, GT550, and the left side of the GT750. The rebuild kit with the piston and seals should be Suzuki part number: 59100-18834

You can look at on-line Suzuki fiches here:

www.alpha-sports.com

Although the prices at www.ronayers.com are better. The trick with them is you have to order on-line. If you call, you'll be told they don't sell vintage parts....

Jim

Way to Go Jim.....I didn't know you lurked here.

 

[OC Steve]

Thanks, guys! Now I'm one step closer to getting this old scrap-heap on the road.