ama146 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Is there a "right" way to do this? I know MotoSeries requires them to be safety wired so I want to make sure I do it the right way before the next event. Pics of your pins wired would help a ton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I drilled through the hex head and wired it. Some used diaper pins, some didnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'll get you a picture when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 feel free to post it here so we can all bask in the glory of your pierced pin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 We drill through the body of the caliper and through the pin. Once tightened, you'll know exactly as the holes will line up. Safety wire through the hole and you are set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Not a bad way to do it, but when you add in the wire for the caliper bolts, you got a whole lot of wire going on. If you do what we do, you'll not only use less wire, but it is cleaner with the bolts...Just a suggestion and certainly isn't wrong the way you are doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Is there a way to do it without drilling? I will drill if I have to, but if it can be avoided I would certainly prefer to not drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Is there a way to do it without drilling? I will drill if I have to, but if it can be avoided I would certainly prefer to not drill.If you are seriously racing, you need to drill. But, you CAN get away with silicone, but it is a mess, has to be redone every time you change pads and honestly, not sure if Moto Series or other orgs will accept... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 If you are seriously racing, you need to drill. But, you CAN get away with silicone, but it is a mess, has to be redone every time you change pads and honestly, not sure if Moto Series or other orgs will accept...You mean like KY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Alright guys thanks, I know what I need to do. I will just drill it and do it right and not be a lazy POS lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Alright guys thanks, I know what I need to do. I will just drill it and do it right and not be a lazy POS lol.Do not drill the pin retaining bolt, the R6 is different and doesn't screw in like the honda. Remove the R clips and wire around the pads, I can take a picture tomorrow to demonstrate. Wire the caliper bolts like Brian demonstrated and use the pins you can close, you can buy them at lowes or home depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 R6 or SV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 R6 or SV?He is on Jeff's old R6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yea, no drilling required at all for those retaining pins like you'd need to on a suzuki. Nick or myself will get you pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Silicone can't be any more of a hassle than drilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Silicone can't be any more of a hassle than drilling.It isn't really a good band-aide and honestly, if allowed, you have to clean it off to remove the pins, you then have to redab it back on to secure it and do it soon enough to set up to be useful. Wired, it needs drilled initially, but once done, you zip the wire on fast and off you go. I can do the Zook pins in probably 10 seconds...But, the RC8 has one piece calipers and that is all a thing of the past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Okay here is how Nate and I do ours:Nate's:He removed the metal piece that typically goes over the pin and between the pads, I keep mine in as I prefer it to have in so the pads don't move around at all.Mine:Also I use the clips for my caliper bolts as it makes it easier for tire changes, were as they are not used in nate's original picture when he first did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 ^ i did mine on my r6 just like nick and nate did.. though i left the metal clip in as nick did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Here's another top down view -And bonus shot, front pinch bolts and axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I think you're missing a pinch bolt or two lol. But thanks for the pics guys, once I get my safety wire pliers ill see what I can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I think you're missing a pinch bolt or two lol. But thanks for the pics guys, once I get my safety wire pliers ill see what I can do!Only required to have one per side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I think you're missing a pinch bolt or two lol. But thanks for the pics guys, once I get my safety wire pliers ill see what I can do!insider secret: only need one per side less work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 no shit... wow i wish i knew that before! and now i made an ass of myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 insider secret: only need one per side less workDouble insider secret, the safety wire job on your last remaining pinch bolt will do nothing to retain it in it's hole if it comes loose. You are actually running a negative safety on your wire that will only promote the pinch bolt coming loose over the long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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