900 Thunderbird Brakes And Rear Wheel

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Darryl, Nov 13, 2017.

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  1. Darryl

    Darryl New Member

    May 11, 2017
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    Basingstoke
    Advice would be appreciated please. Is there an upgrade for the 900 thunderbird front brake? Mine seems absolutely shocking. Also i was thinking about changing to a 17 inch rear wheel for a better choice of tyres, any thoughts or suggestions on a direct replacement would be appreciated. Thanks guys.
     
  2. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

    Apr 28, 2016
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    Patna , Ayrshire
    If I remember correctly the brake calibers are made by tokico and rebranded as triumph so there may well be a few off different bikes that would be suitable but not heard of any one doing it.
    Have you bled and replaced the seals?
    A caliper refurb May be all you need with fresh pads. Before spending massive amounts of money on replacing calipers try that.
    As to the rear wheel no idea but you never know some one else might have :)
     
  3. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

    Jun 28, 2017
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    Essex
    When you say shocking! What exactly do you mean? Lack of efficiency? Too much lever travel? Brake fade? No bite? There are something's you can do depends what you want. Age of bike? Miles? Have attempted any refurb?
     
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  4. t552

    t552 Senior Member

    Nov 17, 2014
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    Bristol UK
    street triple fronts will go on
     
  5. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

    Apr 28, 2016
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    Patna , Ayrshire
    Cheers for that DD wasn’t 100% sure if they were Nissin or Tokico.
     
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  6. t552

    t552 Senior Member

    Nov 17, 2014
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