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"Tokico" or "Nissin" - Which Caliper do I have?
« on: January 09, 2007, 07:20:50 PM »
I sent a note to www.SpeedBleeder.com today asking about the correct speed bleeder for my '77 550K.  Their response indicated that I have one of two different calipers, a "Tokico" or "Nissin".  How can I tell the difference?
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Re: "Tokico" or "Nissin" - Which Caliper do I have?
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2007, 07:39:56 PM »
I think the 550 had a Tokiko caliper... If so it will say "TOKIKO" in lettering cast into the caliper body.
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Re: "Tokico" or "Nissin" - Which Caliper do I have?
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2007, 07:56:54 PM »
Look up Speed Bleeder in FAQ. We have a list there. It should be complete for all bikes except the 650. Seems we didn't get any feed back from the 650 owners that would help complete the list.
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Re: "Tokico" or "Nissin" - Which Caliper do I have?
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2007, 08:14:58 PM »
Actually, I did look that up.  The FAQ says I should use the SB7100S.  According to the note I got from SpeedBleeder.com, that would be the Tokico caliper - consistant with what Jonesy said (thanks!). 

The reason I'm a little confused is that the Honda fiche I used earlier today has a "NISS" code associated with the caliper part description.

Guess I'm going to have to locate some labeling on the casting to make sure.  Hope there is some!
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Re: "Tokico" or "Nissin" - Which Caliper do I have?
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2007, 08:19:10 PM »
Look along the rounded bottom of the piston-side casting, opposite the bleeder and pipe connections. If you can't find it, I can post a pic in a few days when I'm back home....
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Re: "Tokico" or "Nissin" - Which Caliper do I have?
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2007, 02:34:25 PM »
Tokico Caliper - Confirmed.  SB7100S and enema bag... er... collection bag and hose on their way!

While I was looking it over, I noticed that there is a tapped screw hole on the leading edge of the RIGHT fork too.  It's exactly opposite from a similar looking hole that holds the current caliper.  Does this mean I could mount a second caliper on the right side if I wanted to go dual disk?
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Re: "Tokico" or "Nissin" - Which Caliper do I have?
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2007, 06:33:36 AM »
Yes if you get a special speedo drive plate, goldwing (or similar) master and all the brackets plus disc
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