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Re: Under tank Master cylinder size
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:19 am
by jagarra
Ouch! At those prices you may have to ask some of your friends from the colonies to send you a kit.
Re: Under tank Master cylinder size
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:36 am
by Airbear
jagarra wrote:Ouch! At those prices you may have to ask some of your friends from the colonies to send you a kit.
Ah well, the handlebar mounted MC and new stainless hose cost less than refurbishing the under-tank thing again, and you get brakes that work as a bonus. No more submitting a request in triplicate and praying to all the various gods when you need to stop.
Re: Under tank Master cylinder size
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:35 pm
by jagarra
Seems to me to install the handlebar mounted MC it would involve changing quite a few items. My existing front brake perch has the throttle and switch housing incorporated in the unit. So going to that new style would involve changing quite a few items as well.
I really like the cleaner look of the old style system, so we will see how it plays out on the new system when I get to it. I did find and order a splitter made for 3 bulb end brake lines in case I have to use the 14 MM MC.
Re: Under tank Master cylinder size
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:54 am
by Rob
jagarra wrote:Seems to me to install the handlebar mounted MC it would involve changing quite a few items. My existing front brake perch has the throttle and switch housing incorporated in the unit. So going to that new style would involve changing quite a few items as well.
I really like the cleaner look of the old style system, so we will see how it plays out on the new system when I get to it. I did find and order a splitter made for 3 bulb end brake lines in case I have to use the 14 MM MC.
Function over form - it used to be the BMW way.