Master Cylinder change
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Re: Master Cylinder change
29 Jun 2009 10:27
Can I use the master cyl off of the ninja...or something..
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Re: Master Cylinder change
29 Jun 2009 13:47
ill have to show my brake master set up its like a adjustable crotch rocket master but it fits our bikes
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1972 Rickman 250 Montesa
1974 Z1 - Kz1000 Jug 1045cc 10.25:1,Port and polished,Oversized valves,Underbucket shims,36mm Mikuni RS Flatslides,Dyna 2000 and 2.2ohm coils, Webcams 435 @ 288° duration,Taylor wires,NGK iridium plugs
1977 KZ650c
1979 KZ650SR
1981 XV750 Virago
1994 XT2
1972 Rickman 250 Montesa
1974 Z1 - Kz1000 Jug 1045cc 10.25:1,Port and polished,Oversized valves,Underbucket shims,36mm Mikuni RS Flatslides,Dyna 2000 and 2.2ohm coils, Webcams 435 @ 288° duration,Taylor wires,NGK iridium plugs
1977 KZ650c
1979 KZ650SR
1981 XV750 Virago
1994 XT2
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Re: Master Cylinder change
29 Jun 2009 14:52
this is what i have on my bike except it has a black body with the silver handle look around for a nissin master they come in many shapes in sizes this type is the best for our kinda bike unless u got some nasty handlebars
www.randakks.com/Brake%20Parts.htm
Bikes Owned
1972 Rickman 250 Montesa
1974 Z1 - Kz1000 Jug 1045cc 10.25:1,Port and polished,Oversized valves,Underbucket shims,36mm Mikuni RS Flatslides,Dyna 2000 and 2.2ohm coils, Webcams 435 @ 288° duration,Taylor wires,NGK iridium plugs
1977 KZ650c
1979 KZ650SR
1981 XV750 Virago
1994 XT2
1972 Rickman 250 Montesa
1974 Z1 - Kz1000 Jug 1045cc 10.25:1,Port and polished,Oversized valves,Underbucket shims,36mm Mikuni RS Flatslides,Dyna 2000 and 2.2ohm coils, Webcams 435 @ 288° duration,Taylor wires,NGK iridium plugs
1977 KZ650c
1979 KZ650SR
1981 XV750 Virago
1994 XT2
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Re: Master Cylinder change
29 Jun 2009 14:56
i forget where i bought my master i got it for like 90 bucks somewhere but look around im sure ull find a good deal on one of them nissin makes the brakes for todays latest bikes too well most of them
Bikes Owned
1972 Rickman 250 Montesa
1974 Z1 - Kz1000 Jug 1045cc 10.25:1,Port and polished,Oversized valves,Underbucket shims,36mm Mikuni RS Flatslides,Dyna 2000 and 2.2ohm coils, Webcams 435 @ 288° duration,Taylor wires,NGK iridium plugs
1977 KZ650c
1979 KZ650SR
1981 XV750 Virago
1994 XT2
1972 Rickman 250 Montesa
1974 Z1 - Kz1000 Jug 1045cc 10.25:1,Port and polished,Oversized valves,Underbucket shims,36mm Mikuni RS Flatslides,Dyna 2000 and 2.2ohm coils, Webcams 435 @ 288° duration,Taylor wires,NGK iridium plugs
1977 KZ650c
1979 KZ650SR
1981 XV750 Virago
1994 XT2
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Re: Master Cylinder change
29 Jun 2009 15:23
You really should make sure you get an MC that matches the piston set up on the calipers. If you get an MC that's designed for larger calipers (or multi piston calipers) it's going to push more pressure than your system is designed for. Get one that's designed for smaller brakes (or single caliper, etc etc) it's never going to provide the pressure that you need for your brakes.
Basically you want to make sure the MC is pushing the volume that it was designed for, not more, not less. Brakes are one of those places where it really pays to be particular and not cobble. I'm not saying you shouldn't change the stock stuff, hell most of the stock from my 650 is long gone, but there are just certain things that NEED to be paid attention to so you don't find yourself a grease spot. At least think about that and do some research before cobbling together brakes...cobbling exhaust could hurt your bike, cobbling brakes could very quickly kill you.
Basically you want to make sure the MC is pushing the volume that it was designed for, not more, not less. Brakes are one of those places where it really pays to be particular and not cobble. I'm not saying you shouldn't change the stock stuff, hell most of the stock from my 650 is long gone, but there are just certain things that NEED to be paid attention to so you don't find yourself a grease spot. At least think about that and do some research before cobbling together brakes...cobbling exhaust could hurt your bike, cobbling brakes could very quickly kill you.
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"Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube, that's why God made fast motorcycles..."
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Omaha NE
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Re: Master Cylinder change
29 Jun 2009 16:45 - 29 Jun 2009 17:56
Question.... :blink:
Considering carbs are off for jetting, you have posted electrical charging issues and now brake issues...
What, going to have your wife/GF push you around the parking lot to check these brakes? :blink:
Faster honey, faster... Weeeeeeeeeeeee...... Vroooooom Vroooooom :laugh:
Considering carbs are off for jetting, you have posted electrical charging issues and now brake issues...
What, going to have your wife/GF push you around the parking lot to check these brakes? :blink:
Faster honey, faster... Weeeeeeeeeeeee...... Vroooooom Vroooooom :laugh:
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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Re: Master Cylinder change
29 Jun 2009 18:05Old Man Rock Question....
Considering carbs are off for jetting, you have posted electrical charging issues and now brake issues...
What, going to have your wife/GF push you around the parking lot to check these brakes?
Faster honey, faster... Weeeeeeeeeeeee...... Vroooooom Vroooooom
:woohoo: That's messed up old man rock. I am not going to do the brake setup right now...I am just getting all the info I can get on it now. I plan on switching it out once I know for sure that a particular set up is going to work for my bike. I do not want to be bloody art work on the road.
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Re: Master Cylinder change
29 Jun 2009 18:08
Just playing with ya bud.... Research away most definitely...
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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29 Jun 2009 18:17Silver Tiger this is what i have on my bike except it has a black body with the silver handle look around for a nissin master they come in many shapes in sizes this type is the best for our kinda bike unless u got some nasty handlebars http://www...ks.com/Brake%20Parts.htm
yeah...they cost a pretty penny don't they. You'll have to let me know where you got the one for 90 bones.
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Re: Master Cylinder change
29 Jun 2009 21:36
Old Man Rock wrote:
your a riot sometimes!
Question.... :blink:
Considering carbs are off for jetting, you have posted electrical charging issues and now brake issues...
What, going to have your wife/GF push you around the parking lot to check these brakes? :blink:
Faster honey, faster... Weeeeeeeeeeeee...... Vroooooom Vroooooom :laugh:
your a riot sometimes!
someday i will be able to afford my kz habit.
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