R1 Brake Upgrade (I Know, Another R1 Thread)

[uechi kid]

So I'm finally getting around to doing the R1 brake upgrade. I was going to buy the kit that skydoc sell but he no longer offers it.

I've been searcher for information on which years the R1 calipers are compatible with the 2nd Gen RSV and are the R6 calipers the same or at least compatible?

Thanks

[BratmanXj]

1st, try sending SkyDoc a PM since all the classified listings got wiped out with the forum update.

 

2nd, any R1 or R6 NON-RADIAL caliper that has "horizontal" mounts like the black & gold picture attached. You can even look for early model RS Warriors or later model Road Star 1700 for calipers also. Mine came from an '02 RS Warrior and included the "correct" 14mm master.

[uechi kid]

Thanks. I did contact skydoc that's how I found out he no longer offers them. I got another email from him as I was posting my original questions that provide most of the answers. I have been looking at online retailers that sell new OEM parts. It appears that these are still available. The R6 calipers are about $50 cheaper than the R1. Is there any difference between the two?

[skydoc_17]

Hey Rich,

The "Gold Star" R1 Calipers had solid Anodized Aluminum Caliper Pistons. (lighter, more piston contact surface, dissipated heat faster, less prone to corrosion)

The "Blue Star" R6 Calipers have the hollow steel piston cups found in the RSV and First Gen. Calipers. Other than that one exception, the Caliper bodies are the same. Because you most likely WON"T be going 180 MPH on your RSV Rich, you won't notice the difference!

[uechi kid]

Hey Rich,

The "Gold Star" R1 Calipers had solid Anodized Aluminum Caliper Pistons. (lighter, more piston contact surface, dissipated heat faster, less prone to corrosion)

The "Blue Star" R6 Calipers have the hollow steel piston cups found in the RSV and First Gen. Calipers. Other than that one exception, the Caliper bodies are the same. Because you most likely WON"T be going 180 MPH on your RSV Rich, you won't notice the difference!

Yeah, 180 isn't likely until my next trip to Kauai.

So if I'm think new calipers go with the least expensive of the two? I've been searching using the models and years in your email.