Wave rotor for rear

[midmoraider]

Hey all, got a set of wave rotors for the front and one for the rear to install. My bike is an '04 and I am going to use the stock calipers. For anyone that has changed their rear to a wave, is there anything besides an adapter that is needed, i.e. longer line or what not? Thanks.

 

[Redbone]

Once you have the adapter you are good to go.

 

[midmoraider]

Cool, thanks Brian.

 

[wildweasel_pt]

What adapter? If you use the same specs on the rotor you need no adapter...

 

[midmoraider]

Yeah, I bought a $100 ebay Arashi instead of the $300 Galfer. If I ever get the Carrozerria's, I'll go with the Galfers.

 

[Diablotin]

I had that one until I upgrade the rear and ended up with a bigger rotor. The rear galfer has tendency to rust easily.

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[[email protected]]

What adapter? If you use the same specs on the rotor you need no adapter...

They are referring to a caliper adapter. It spaces the caliper out a bit so you can run a '93+ front rotor on the rear wheel.

 

[veebooster]

Hey all, got a set of wave rotors for the front and one for the rear to install. My bike is an '04 and I am going to use the stock calipers. For anyone that has changed their rear to a wave, is there anything besides an adapter that is needed, i.e. longer line or what not? Thanks.

If you're using a stock rear wheel I think you're good to go. If you have a wider wheel like a 5.5" pay attention to your inboard bleeder clearance. Mine just touches making caliper removal somewhat difficult.

Dale #2592

 

[wildweasel_pt]

Yeah, I bought a $100 ebay Arashi instead of the $300 Galfer. If I ever get the Carrozerria's, I'll go with the Galfers.

This rear Galfer costs $167

 

[gamorg02]

they also make knock offs for the smaller rear size that are non-floating waves.

 

[Stingray230sx]

if you are going to run the 298mm front rotor, the easiest way is with a bracket that is taller and has the pattern for a front caliper ie: stock front or R1. [use right front caliper]

cycle one-off has one: http://www.cycleoneoff.com/v-maxpartspage1.html
scroll down till you get to it....

MEK has one too: http://shop.mek.biz/product_info.php/info/p77_brake-adaptor-kit---rear--Vmax-.html


and i know i found another link, but i cant find it now, and it even stated [27"] [only time i saw this] the brake line size needed. I had already bought a bracket from a guy in the UK, it looks similar to the two above, and measuring it against the stock bracket and caliper i had Sean get me a 27" stainless braided line, then found that info so i should be good to go, [waiting on some stainless steel rotor bolts and caliper bolts to come in the mail]

i havent personally seen a bracket that uses the stock 2 piston caliper on the rear, i kinda remember one on the net but again, my link saving skills have let me down.

 

[[email protected]]

Jedi makes an adapter. (Sean sells them)that bolts between the oem caliper and caliper bracket and spaces it out for use with a 298mm rotor,

Here is a pic. I have it hanging down but it is meant to go in the stock position

 

[KJShover]

+1
The Jedi adapter works just fine for using the larger rear brake rotor. :clapping:

 

[Redbone]

+1 KJ, I think we installed ours around the same time (3-4 years ago) and mine is working perfectly as well!

+1
The Jedi adapter works just fine for using the larger rear brake rotor. :clapping:

 

[gamorg02]

i'd love to do that but don't think i could get my caliper on and off my rotor with my 17" rims.

 

[jedi-]

i'd love to do that but don't think i could get my caliper on and off my rotor with my 17" rims.

Should be able to.My 1990 has a Honda Vtr 17 rear with the same setup.

 

[gamorg02]

is it the same offset between the rotor and the lip of the rim?

 

[[email protected]]

I had some troubles getting it to fit on my 17" wheel. If the bleed nipple on the caliper was shorter ( I don't see why it couldn't be) it would make it a bit easier. Removing the pads and pushing the pistons in helps a ton. It IS possible though.

I ended up selling the setup and changing over to a billet caliper bracket and R1 caliper. Fits a little easier. Still snug though.

 

[wildweasel_pt]

I think thats too many separate pieces to make a bracket. its preferably better to get one ready for that setup, just like the one i had on sale here...

 

[Redbone]

It was a tight fit for my setup but was always able to wiggle it out of there when changing the tire.