Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > Caliper mounting brackets

[skidlids]

would it not be worth considering moving to the later non adjustable forks that already have the 65mm caliper mounts.
We have converted several front wheels to take the larger spindle by fitting new bearings and spacers, so all that is then required are the forks and spindle.

[faith-healer]

Originally Posted by skidlids

would it not be worth considering moving to the later non adjustable forks that already have the 65mm caliper mounts.
We have converted several front wheels to take the larger spindle by fitting new bearings and spacers, so all that is then required are the forks and spindle.

I know what you mean Kev' but Ive got two sets of Marzocchi forks (both 40mm spacing), one set with twin caliper mounts and one single. The twin caliper forks and my rear shock have gone to Maxtons for servicing (and new springs in the forks) so it will be cheaper to fit brackets.

I may even be able to get some brackets made up..... If I can get them done AT THE RIGHT PRICE then I may be able to get some extra sets done.....

Then other will benfit as well....

[vespa]

well should you get some brackets done at a reasonable price let me know please. Alex

[Iconic944ss]

Its amazing what a search turns up

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=28390

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by Iconic944ss

Its amazing what a search turns up

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=28390

Thought you would have a CAD drawing to go with it by now Frank

[faith-healer]

It looks like there's a market for 'em then

I have also Googled and found two or three others in the US and Italy

[Iconic944ss]

Originally Posted by faith-healer

It looks like there's a market for 'em then

Not sure about a 'market' but I do think they perform & look pretty good:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/at...8&d=1149892419

[skidlids]

Cheap way would to be getting them made out of 10mm Dural plate with some alloy spacers and mount the plate on the outside of the caliper mounts instead of on the inside. Not as pretty but can be effective

[antonye]

I bought a pair of Showa non-adjustable forks with the 65mm caliper spacing for £130 - surely it's a better option to go with the *better* forks as well as better brakes?

There's a pair on ebay at Buy It Now for £199, a front left-hand for £43 BIN (bargain if you can find a right-hand one!), a pair with yokes in the States for £179 BIN, a BRAND NEW set in Holland for £400 BIN or a VERY nice set of new Ohlins to fit from the DP catalogue - a snip at £2,000 !! There are also quite a few pairs that were more expensive.

They are out there and imho you'd be better off with these than the old Marzocchi leaky seals forks!

[skidlids]

Motowheels sell them
https://www.motowheels.net/prodinfo....2E2506%2ER%2FL

came across them while I was looking for a set of these

https://www.motowheels.net/prodinfo....mber=OH%2D1593

Which I need a set of 108mm ones for the 998R