[e-big]

I've wanted to do this since I first got my streak; I hate the rear caliper sitting up on top of the rotor. I first thought I would just get a L&M bracket but couldn’t justify $190 + shipping + powder coating for a bracket that I don’t want you to see in the end. I looked at the ThunderMFG bracket, but cost again and I didn’t like the position it put the caliper in, led me to make my own.

I started with rear caliper brackets from ebay; 05 Drifter ($42.05) and a 04 Meanstreak ($18.23). I didn’t want my bike to be down while I was building the bracket. My stock bracket (powder coated black) will be on ebay soon.

I’ll let the pictures do the rest.

 

[e-big]

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[e-big]

I have a little more finish work and then powder coating, but it works great and I can't be any happier with how it turned out.

 

[quetzalcoatl]

nice work!

 

[rbthntr64]

Nice! What did you do with the extra length of brake line?

 

[e-big]

The stock brake line fit great, I never even disconnected it from the caliper. There was enough slack to route it between the new bracket and swing arm. Then when I was done I just shoved the line back to where it was, from back to front, until there was no extra. I believe L&M says they can run theirs with the stock line as well. The only issue I see is bleeding, the nipples are upside down now. Sorry I couldn't get a picture of the actual caliper it's tucked down behind the pipes now.

Rode for about 2 hours yesterday with no problems. Even did some overkill rear breaking just to make sure everything was solid. I'm pulling it all apart again tomorrow for powder coating.

 

[j-ball]

How much would u take for ur stock bracket? Might save u the trouble of puttin it on eBay. There's tons Of nomad brackets going for like $25 shipped. U might consider making a few relocator brackets and selling them.

 

[oneworden]

If you are interested in making any more of those let us know. I would be in for one.

 

[rbthntr64]

Was there any calculations as to the angle the bracket has to be, or just eyeball it?

 

[e-big]

"Was there any calculations as to the angle the bracket has to be, or just eyeball it? "

No calculations, I used a spare meanstreak bracket I used as a jig.

All done.

 

[rbthntr64]

Can you take a pic looking down at it from the top?
Thanks

 

[e-big]

Sure, I'll get it up tomorrow after work.

 

[e-big]

Sorry, these are the best I could get. The flash was killing me, I tried 6 different settings. Last pic is the back after powder, weld turned out really nice.

 

[TomzaR]

I would be interested in bracket like that as well if you are willing to fabricate some.

Thx,
TomZa

 

[e-big]

Sorry, I have no means to produce them. It took me a little over a year just to find a drifter bracket cheap enough to make it worth while. Then the work involved with the cutting and welding. It was just a garage project, I'm no machinist, just had the time and patience. I did it all with only a cut off wheel on a angle grinder and a hand file.

 

[TomzaR]

Understandable. Thank you for the mod info.

BTW, have you sold your original bracket?

 

[e-big]

It's listed on ebay right now. Vulcan VN1600 Meanstreak Caliper Bracket