Motorcycle Part Cross-Reference?

[flying_hun]

Back when the crust had barely cooled, I worked for some time in a garage where we did quite a bit of automotive repair. One of the things I remember about sourcing parts is that the junkyards all had a cross-reference guide that would tell you which parts from a given make, model, and year of automobile would fit which other make, model, and year of car. I remember using it for sourcing things like brake drums and rotors. Is there any similar cross-reference for motorcycle parts that any of you are aware of? If so, how would I get access to one (e.g., online)?

 

[Erbuck]

Not quite the answer to your question, but partzilla allows you to see all the models a particular part number applies to by searching the part number. But it doesn't usually work across brands.
I've used the partzilla info when searching for used parts on Ebay. Listings on Ebay often only list a year and model when selling a part.

 

[flying_hun]

Not quite the answer to your question, but partzilla allows you to see all the models a particular part number applies to by searching the part number. But it doesn't usually work across brands.
I've used the partzilla info when searching for used parts on Ebay. Listings on Ebay often only list a year and model when selling a part.

That might just work for my use case. I'd like to find some four pot calipers to replace the two pots that came standard on my 09 Versys. I'd even do the six pots that Kawasaki had a thing for back around 2000, just as long as they're axially mounted. I'm hoping to source some used ones that I can rebuild.

Do you know if RevZilla posts the dimensions of the parts? It's not like these were ever offered on the Versys.

 

[planegray]

I would try and find a versys forum and then search the subject of upgrades, or brake calipers

Here's one idea

Full Brake system upgrade MK1 - Brakes and ABS - Versys Forum

OKHere goes with my full braking system upgrade.Now I have started at the rear, only because I had those parts firstUpgrade consists of1, 250mm MK3 Versys rear disc (std MK1/2 is 230mm)2, MK3 Nissin caliper, (std MK1/2 is Tokico)3, braided SS hose (to be fitted later)well the size of the new...

www.versys.co.uk

 

[flying_hun]

I would try and find a versys forum and then search the subject of upgrades, or brake calipers

Here's one idea

Full Brake system upgrade MK1 - Brakes and ABS - Versys Forum

OKHere goes with my full braking system upgrade.Now I have started at the rear, only because I had those parts firstUpgrade consists of1, 250mm MK3 Versys rear disc (std MK1/2 is 230mm)2, MK3 Nissin caliper, (std MK1/2 is Tokico)3, braided SS hose (to be fitted later)well the size of the new...

www.versys.co.uk

Useless.

The forums that I've been on have been all about the "farkles", and hostile to actual performance improvements. When the subject comes up the responses are typically along the lines of "I can lock the front wheel, thus the brakes are perfect!!!111", or "You should have bought a different bike if you want it to perform better", after which they revert to arguing over windscreens and oil brands.

My experience with Ducati, Aprilia, and Moto Guzzi forums has been far better in this regard, and maybe KTM is too, but in my experience the Versys, and for that matter the KLR forums have been worse than useless.

That thread is interesting, and maybe the front solution would work. The rear is fine as it is. That's definitely a cut above what I've seen on the Versys forums I've been on.

Now that we've got that out of the way do you know of a cross reference?

 

[planegray]

" always look on the bright side of life" ?

 

[Arsey]

These look like what you need if you want to go fixed 4 piston:

DL 650 1000 GSR750 Z750 Versys ER6 ZEPHYR Brembo Adapter Hanger Bracket 108mm | eBay

06-14 Versys. 04-06 Z750. ZEPHYR 400/750. Because my brackets com with spacers to correct position of brake pads. Available in black only. The brackets are made by CNC Billet Alu 6061-T651.

ebay.us

Made to use the Tokico 108mm radials that almost every GSXR used from 2004-2010ish, also used on plenty of Kawi and Honda sport bikes.
You should be able to get used calipers for less than $100 on eBay or CL. I gave away mine when I swapped to R6 Sumitomos on my track GSXR. Just avoid the ones that use 4 pads per caliper.
There might even be someone here on BARF that can hook you up.

 

[flying_hun]

These look like what you need if you want to go fixed 4 piston:

DL 650 1000 GSR750 Z750 Versys ER6 ZEPHYR Brembo Adapter Hanger Bracket 108mm | eBay

06-14 Versys. 04-06 Z750. ZEPHYR 400/750. Because my brackets com with spacers to correct position of brake pads. Available in black only. The brackets are made by CNC Billet Alu 6061-T651.

ebay.us

Made to use the Tokico 108mm radials that almost every GSXR used from 2004-2010ish, also used on plenty of Kawi and Honda sport bikes.
You should be able to get used calipers for less than $100 on eBay or CL. I gave away mine when I swapped to R6 Sumitomos on my track GSXR. Just avoid the ones that use 4 pads per caliper.
There might even be someone here on BARF that can hook you up.

Thanks for a great suggestion. I need axial mounts.

 

[Erbuck]

Am I misunderstanding something? That bracket allows a radial caliper to be used on an axial mount fork tube.

Tech Q&A: Radial vs. Axial Brakes | Rider Magazine

What's the difference between radial-mount and axial-mount brakes on a motorcycle? We explain what's different and why.

ridermagazine.com

Assuming the bracket can take the forces, it's the best option.

Another option: I put Tokico 6 pot caliper from an early 2000's ZRX on my T3 triumph (1995). Bolt holes matched up with no modifications. If that is what you originally had in mind, I can give you the bolt hole distance for reference. And if that works, there are lots of Triumph 4 pot calipers available. Those are lighter than the 6 pots and should be sufficient for something like a versys. My Tokico 6 pots are very heavy.

 

[flying_hun]

Am I misunderstanding something? That bracket allows a radial caliper to be used on an axial mount fork tube.

Tech Q&A: Radial vs. Axial Brakes | Rider Magazine

What's the difference between radial-mount and axial-mount brakes on a motorcycle? We explain what's different and why.

ridermagazine.com

Assuming the bracket can take the forces, it's the best option.

Another option: I put Tokico 6 pot caliper from an early 2000's ZRX on my T3 triumph (1995). Bolt holes matched up with no modifications. If that is what you originally had in mind, I can give you the bolt hole distance for reference. And if that works, there are lots of Triumph 4 pot calipers available. Those are lighter than the 6 pots and should be sufficient for something like a versys. My Tokico 6 pots are very heavy.

Yes, please. I'm not terribly interested in trying to convert to radial mounts, short of buying new forks, and that would blow my budget.

 

[Arsey]

Damn, what kind of budget do you have?
I thought my Dad was cheap…

 

[flying_hun]

Damn, what kind of budget do you have?
I thought my Dad was cheap…

Forks, triples, calipers, and maybe wheels and rotors cost the same as just calipers?

 

[CDONA]

Moto salvage yards, they knew what fit what, back in the day.
I don't know about a book type listing for moto parts.
Are there moto salvage yards still in existence?

 

[Erbuck]

Using my Harbor Freight digital caliper, I get 80.1 mm hole center to center. Assuming a bit of error, I'd round to 80 mm.

 

[flying_hun]

Using my Harbor Freight digital caliper, I get 80.1 mm hole center to center. Assuming a bit of error, I'd round to 80 mm.

Thanks! I'll check.