Ninja 650 Stunt bike update

As we are preparing to change the front end of our Ninja 650 into an upside down fork conversion, we are going to need some new radial brakes – and because the ’05 ZX10 model is getting old (10 years!) the parts prices have dropped dramatically in the past few years so we are going to use the front end off that model. First, we ordered a bunch of brake calipers from America as they are ridiculously cheap compared to buying in Australia. They have a high amount of postage, but by the time they get here with the cost added up it’s still cheaper. After emails to and fro with an ebay member, a large wrecker in Odessa, Florida we managed to source 6 radial brake calipers that ended up working out to be only $30/each. No, we’re not crazy – we will be adding extra brake calipers to the rear of the bike to create a handbrake and over-sized disc set up. So with calipers in hand – we set forward stripping them all down and overhauling each one to get them in almost brand new condition. We did not replace seals – simply removed them, cleaned the housing and the seals – then rubber greased the seals and reused them (A good industry trick for calipers where only half the pistons are operating). Here are a few pictures: