Pretech 6 pots

[Trirocket3]

No Chris, the 12/7/5 o'clock brackets are all swing arm anchored evolved as my bike changed.

 

[1olbull]

Les - Did they ever look at anchoring the rear calliper to the frame rather than swing arm? - Would ease the squatting a bit.

Amigo,
How would that work when the wheel and swing arm move independently of the frame???

 

[Joesmoe]

I received a note today from Pretech saying, "The P808 works on the Roadster. We have not tested it on the Touring. The mounting centers are 83mm. "

Might someone shed light on the likeness or difference between the respective forks of Roadsters and Tourings vis-a-vis rotor size, geometry, and caliper mounting points?

If the Pretech units fit, I'm interested. I too would like polished Aluminium, and I like your "Rocket III" lettering.

 

[cr0ft]

Personally I find it unlikely that Triumph would put different calipers on the Touring. Keeping the parts the same across as many models as possible is one way to keep the manufacturing costs and complexity down. Looking at http://www.worldoftriumph.com parts list has the exact same part number listed for both the Touring and the Roadster. So I'd say the likelihood of this improved caliper fitting is extremely high.

Now all we need is some pricing!

I'm leaning towards no embossing at all, just a smooth polished caliper. Great initiative to bring this up, I've been hating my front calipers for looks alone since about day one, upgrading performance and looks at once sounds like a win-win.

 

[barbagris]

Amigo,
How would that work when the wheel and swing arm move independently of the frame???

The calliper mount basically rotates free on the axle and a rod goes to the frame. VERY VERY common on track bikes. And even on some more modern chassis road shaft drives.
Maybe something to think about Les? Slung down and a rod running to the chassis. I'll look and see if there is a suitable anchor point. But there has to be - one of the rear footrest bar mounts.

 

[barbagris]

Personally I find it unlikely that Triumph would put different calipers on the Touring. Keeping the parts the same across as many models as possible is one way to keep the manufacturing costs and complexity down.

The "T" has so many other different parts - I doubt they'd worry about callipers if they were feeling bloody minded.

 

[Joesmoe]

Les, looks like I'm good for a set, if you can get pricing an availability please, kind sir. Also, I would like to follow your lead with upgraded brake lines -- mindful of Chris' admonition about braided lines abrading surfaces if allowed to rub. I'm sure you thought of that, and took care of it, and how you did so I would love to read in all the detail you care to share.

I would like polished aluminum, and for a moniker, I'm leaning toward the Triumph logo, unless that is a bear to put on, and second choice would be the "Rocket III" similar to your photo, unless that too is a bear, and lastly, I would just take polished aluminum with no logo.

I would however, for my old brain's sake, like inscribed on it somewhere, "Pretech P808" or the actual part number as appropriate. And I presume we're talking a set of three -- two front and one rear ?

Thank you !

 

[cr0ft]

upgraded brake lines

As always, a word of warning, the Touring has different brake lines compared to the others. HEL has an R3 kit, but it's for the Roadster and original. http://www.helperformance.com/motorcycle/triumph/rocket-iii/ Spiegler is another choice: http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cycle-brake-line-kits.html

The major difference I could spot was that the line from the reservoir down to where it splits is longer on the Touring. I have yet to measure exactly. The T needs a custom order. They do those, though.

 

[cr0ft]

The "T" has so many other different parts - I doubt they'd worry about callipers if they were feeling bloody minded.

I think most of the different parts all serve a specific purpose to change the R3 up to create a more classic look, but I doubt they'd change the calipers for no good reason, and the parts lists do seem to indicate it's the same physical unit. Which doesn't guarantee anything I guess.

 

[barbagris]

I think most of the different parts all serve a specific purpose to change the R3 up to create a more classic look, but I doubt they'd change the calipers for no good reason, and the parts lists do seem to indicate it's the same physical unit. Which doesn't guarantee anything I guess.

Let's see - they changed forks, wheels, frame, tinwork, rear transmission - pretty much everything except the block and headers. So if they retained callipers it was NOT about harmonising stock. Surprising in many ways they're not chromed - maybe NISSIN (whoever) wasn't interested in making them.