September 24th, 2010, 06:50 AM | #1 |
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Gold Brake Calipers???
First of all... Thank you Vince for taking the time to photo-shop a picture for comparison. You are indeed a valued member here.
I'm looking for opinions here people. What do you think about the gold brake calipers with the Green SE? I have come to know a GREAT Powder-coat source here locally while working on my 650R wheel conversion. I think the gold looks awesome and for $10 a caliper... liking it more.
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September 24th, 2010, 07:43 AM | #2 |
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For $10 a caliper...why not? Hell, I may copy you.
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September 24th, 2010, 07:45 AM | #3 |
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Looks nice! So do the passenger pegs. Is the source Tripage? If so, how about some LEDs in the passenger pegs?
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September 24th, 2010, 07:57 AM | #4 |
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I talked to owner of the PC business (Pro-Tec). He said he is willing to do shipping if needed. Send them to him, pay via credit card or PayPal and then ship them back. Anyone interested? Might could get a group discount if we can gather up some. I'll be doing mine prolly in the next few days but I'd be willing to coordinate something for those interested.
lux: I might would if I had them but I've already removed my passenger pegs.
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September 24th, 2010, 09:10 AM | #5 |
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Nope.
1) Gold accents are for black bikes 2) You can't even see the rear caliper 3) Making the caliper stand out only showcases how dinky it is 4) Sure it's 'only' $10, but you have to disassemble the caliper, bleed the brakes, etc. 5) How about green?
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Taking the calipers apart is simple and I have a one man bleeder so thats simple too. Keep in mind I have Area P exhaust and I think the rear caliper is seen more with it. Also, the bike has alot of green already. I think green would be too much. Thanks for the input though.
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September 24th, 2010, 09:45 AM | #7 |
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LOL damnit Jason you're making me consider spending money....
Although $10/caliper is tempting, my gixxer has big, honking 6-pots and there's two of them...and rebuilding those calls for a lot of seals. I'll have to look into it as other aspects of my bike need attention (read: my big butt blew out my rear suspension haha). |
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Suspension is prolly a better choice at this time though. Add the calipers to the mod list though!
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how well does powdercoat stand up to heat? Calipers can get really hot.
I think the gold/green works well together. how about gold wheel centers/spokes to go along with that? |
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I like it. I think it adds a splash of bling bling to the bike.
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September 24th, 2010, 05:53 PM | #12 |
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Should be ok....looks good too!
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Calipers are in and the business owner says the PC should be good up to 700 degrees. From what little I could find on the web, calipers may reach temps up to 450 degrees. Should be good to go! I guess the pads and rotors deal with the majority of the heat.
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October 1st, 2010, 10:09 AM | #14 |
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Well the calipers are back...
Hopefully I'll get them back on this weekend. Install pictures may have to wait till I get my rear wheel project done.
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October 1st, 2010, 10:18 AM | #15 |
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the black ones are mine, turned out great - i'll post pics soon.
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The look great. I can't wait to see what they look like on your bike.
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Holy crap those look good!
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At only $10 a caliper I think that is well worth the investment. You would spend more time and money trying to do it yourself.
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October 1st, 2010, 09:48 PM | #26 |
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Looks pretty good to me
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What about a green, black, white, and red bike like the one we talking about?
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I say be an individual and go with anything you like no matter what anyone thinks or says.
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October 2nd, 2010, 12:39 PM | #30 |
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ugh that look like something ridiculous that would show up to a packer game...gross
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October 2nd, 2010, 01:20 PM | #31 |
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I would like to see a Photoshop of my red bike with gold calipers and the black center piece of the front/rear disk in gold too. I already have a steering damper gold and it looks good, and I wasn't a fan before of that combination. If I can see a Photoshop I might ended up doing this mod.
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Well it seems your in the minority that doesn't like it. Oh well, to each his own I guess.
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All back together now. Pics coming soon!
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Cool, looking forward to the pics.
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A teaser till I get some time to take some better pictures.
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i'm guessing this gold calipers is a guy thing, cuz the difference is so minimal, I wouldn't do it...unless it adds some more braking power or something.
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BTW... of course gold stops faster! Duh
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lol good point! haha
the bike looks like a cross between crap and shyt...then covered up with a layer of pearl to add shine to the crap and shyt. i'd be embarressed riding that thing.
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