[toobs1234]

I want upgrade the brakes on my Paul Smart, but with those wire wheels, there doesn't appear to be a whole lot of clearance. Anyone made any progress in this area?

thanks and best regards, John

 

[bassphreek]

check this... http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=3775

 

[toobs1234]

thanks, I was really hoping for an update to this thread...

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=3171

 

[toobs1234]

These look interesting...

http://www.isr-brakes.se/products/hubs/13-026.shtml

but I'd have to have new triple tree top and bottom brackets machined to add about 24mm to the fork spacing. Any references to machine shops that like to do that kind of work?

John

 

[RocketJohn]

That sounds pretty pricey... and then you have to deal with geometry changes...

makes head hurt...

:abduct:

 

[toobs1234]

Geometry changes? I must be missing something...why would adding width change geometry? I guess I'm too stupid to get headaches, doh.

John

That sounds pretty pricey... and then you have to deal with geometry changes...

makes head hurt...

:abduct:

 

[Mhe225]

I want upgrade the brakes on my Paul Smart, but with those wire wheels, there doesn't appear to be a whole lot of clearance....

John, we have two very similar threads going here. Just suggested slim 6-piston Harrison calipers; see more at http://www.billet.co.uk/ They should bolt right up if the mounting holes on the SportClassics are 40mm. Give Harrison a ring or drop them a line. Don't know if you're familiar with them, but these calipers are excellent: great look, great fit & finish and most important: great stopping power.

RonB