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Where to Look for Brake Caliper Lock Bolts? Right Here!

Brake caliper lock bolts is one way to secure your brake calipers from theft.
Brake caliper and brake master pump thefts are still happening.
You can purchase them right here from our e-commerce site.

It goes without saying that brake caliper theft is an epidemic in Malaysia. One way to secure them is by using brake caliper lock bolts.

No brand of front brake caliper is seemingly safe from the lowlifes as they target anything which is not found on kapchais. While any Brembo caliper is their favourite, Nissin, Tokico and even ByBre calipers get the stolen. Some thieves don’t even stop at just the brake calipers as they steal the brake master pumps, too!

We’re not trying to scare you, but the disease is so bad that even the brake calipers of police motorcycles aren’t spared.

We’ve run an article on how to secure your brake calipers and have been inundated with questions on where to purchase the lock bolts since then. Well, fret no more because we have them right here in our e-commerce platform.

The lock bolts

These lock bolts require a special “key” to install and remove them. Sturdy caps are included in the package to hide them away to avoid the heads being tampered with.

Each bolt is made of high-quality high tensile steel to ensure reliable usage and strong platform for the brakes.

The range

Please get in touch with us if your bike isn’t listed below.

MPN01-C Universal brake master pump lock bolts

MPC01 brake master pump lock bolts for:

BMW R 1200 GS/GS Adventure LC.
BMW R nine T.
BMW R 1200 RT.
BMW R 1200 RS.
BMW R 1200 R.
BMW R 1250 GS/GS Adventure LC.
BMW R 1250 RT.
BMW R 1250 RS.
BMW R 1250 R

DLN01 brake caliper bolts for:

2010 to 2016 BMW S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, S 1000 XR (front 4 pieces).
2014 to 2016 BMW R 1200 GS LC (front 4 pieces).
2019 BMW R 1250 GS LC (front 4 pieces).
2014 to 2019 BMW R nine T (front 4 pieces).
2015 BMW R 1200 R (front 4 pieces).

DLN02 brake caliper bolts for:

2015 to 2016 BMW F 700 GS, F 800 GS (front 4 pieces).

DLN03 brake caliper bolts for:

2016 BMW K 1600 GT (front 4 pieces).
2012 to 2014 BMW R 1200 GS (front 4 pieces).

DLN04 brake caliper bolts for:

Benelli TNT600 (front 4 pieces, rear 1 piece).
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (front 4 pieces, rear 1 piece).
Ducati Monster 795/796 (front 4 pieces, rear 1 piece).
Ducati Hypermotard 821 (front 4 pieces, rear 1 piece).
Ducati Multistrada 1200 (front 4 pieces, rear 1 piece).
MV Agusta 800 (front 4 pieces, rear 1 piece).
2013 to 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 (front 4 pieces, rear 1 piece).
Honda CBR600RR (front).
Aprilia Shiver 750 (front).
Aprilia Caponord 1200 (front).
2018 to 2019 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (front 4 pieces, rear 1 piece).

DLN06 brake caliper bolts for:

Honda CB650 (front and rear).
Honda CB500F/R (front and rear).
Honda NC700 (front and rear).
Honda Gold Wing 1800 (front).
Kawasaki Z800, Z900 (front and rear).
Kawasaki Z750 (front and rear).
Kawasaki Versys 1000 (front and rear).
2015 to 2016 Triumph Tiger 800 (front and rear).

DLN10 brake caliper bolts for:

Kawasaki Z1000 (front and rear).
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR (front).

DLN11 brake caliper bolts for:

Yamaha MT09/Tracer 900 (front and rear).
Yamaha YZF-R1 (front and rear).
Yamaha YZF-R6 (front and rear).
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (front and rear).
Suzuki GSX-R1000 (front).
Suzuki GSX-R1300 Hayabusa (front).

DLN12 brake caliper bolts for:

Kawasaki 1400GTR (front).
2017 to 2019 Honda X-Adv (front).
2017 to 2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke
2017 to 2019 KTM 1090 Adventure R
2019 Benelli 502C (front).

DLN13 brake caliper bolts for:

2015 to 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 (front and rear).
2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650/Z650 (front and rear).
Honda CB1300 (front and rear).
Naza Blade 250/650 (front and rear).

DLN15 brake caliper bolts for:

KTM Duke 125/200/390 (front).

DLN16 brake caliper bolts for:

Suzuki GSR750 (front and rear).
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (front and rear).

DLN20 brake caliper bolts for:

Triumph Bonneville T100 (front and rear).
Triumph Street Scrambler 900 (front and rear).
Triumph Daytona 1000 (front and rear).

DLN21 brake caliper bolts for:

2009 to 2017 BMW F 800 R (front).
2018 to 2019 BMW R nine T Urban GS (front).
2018 to 2019 BMW R nine T Racer (front).
2015 to 2019 BMW R nine T Scrambler (front).

Harley-Davidson unveils 2,147cc engine!

Harley-Davidson has unveiled their latest, biggest, and most powerful 2,147cc engine for street use and it’s called the Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight 131 Crate Engine. Designed for their touring models, this 131 cubic-inch (2,147cc) V-Twin is all about turning cruisers into power cruisers. (more…)

Ducati teases 2020 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro

Ducati has had a good year so far with the launch of several bikes but they’re looking to stir things up even more with the upcoming launch of the 2020 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro. The setting will take place sometime tomorrow in California, USA, one of the biggest playing grounds for Scrambler Ducati in North America. (more…)

Suzzy Helmets founder passes away

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Shahid al-Warith aka “Kecik”, the founder and helmet art genius of Suzzy Helmets. He was unfortunately involved in a road accident somewhere in Gerik, Perak yesterday where Kecik and another close friend of his known as Ijam sadly passed away. (more…)

Why Riding with Earplugs is Essential

Earplugs are among the essential riding gear.
One should always ride with ear protection.
High noise levels lead to permanent hearing damage.

Motorcycle-related hearing damage and loss is something which many riders around the world are still not taking seriously. We know this because we hardly see any rider wearing earplugs when they ride, be it when commuting, weekend canyon bombing or even sometimes at the track(!).

Problem is, hearing damage’s progressive and it’s probably too late when one notices it. A constant ringing in the ears is called tinnitus it’s irreversible. Notice how some otai riders talk very loud? Apart from ebullient personality it could well point to hearing damage. Hearing damage also leads to irritability and depression.

What causes it?

The simple answer is noise. Noise levels rise considerably when the speed rises. Noise levels are usually around 85 dB (decibel) when idling in traffic, but that number could hit as high as 115 dB and more when on the move.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published that any sound level above 89 dB can damage one’s hearing. As such, workers should not be exposed to sound levels above 85 dB in an eight-hour workday. Besides that, continuous exposure to 100 dB for 15 minutes will damage hearing.

Let’s compare:

City riding between 40 km/h to 80 km/h can produce between 80 to 85 dB.
Noise goes up to 100 dB when riding at 100 km/h.
It’ll hit 110 dB when riding at 150 km/h.

Of course, the numbers differ according to the type of helmet you wear and your bike’s wind protection, but they are still high no matter what.

What earplugs should I use?

The best we’ve tried are “smart” earplugs that filter out certain frequencies. For example, NoNoise and Pinlock (yes, Pinlock) earplugs maintain the noise level at 85 dB, while you can still hear the traffic, your bike’s engine note and speech. These characteristics are useful for every riding scenario as you can wear them when commuting or during high speed blasts. But these are usually expensive.