what master cyl to use with clubman bars
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I bought this one for my CB550.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FRONT-BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER-XS400-XJ600-SECA-SRX600_W0QQitemZ120436965251QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1c0a9a3f83&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12|39%3A1|72%3A1171|240%3A1318
Actually, I have the un-chormed version. I bought it, first and foremost, because my original master cylinder was wasted. I do like this one becasue it has a tilted reservoir, so it works really well with clubmans. The reservoir sits almost level. I also bought it because it has a slightly smaller diameter cylinder than stock, which I wanted. This is an important factor to consider. I don't know what the stock master cylinder diameter of the 650 is, but do check first. Using anything other that stock WILL affect the braking characteristics. It may not always be a bad thing, but it will be different, so keep that in mind. I have not gotten it plumbed yet, so I can not tell you of its performance or longevity. I had read good things about this cylinder on SOHC4.net, and that it can improve braking on the 550's. We'll see if it is actually true. The seller has good reviews/ as well, from others who have bought this master cylinder.
Later,
ryan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FRONT-BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER-XS400-XJ600-SECA-SRX600_W0QQitemZ120436965251QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1c0a9a3f83&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12|39%3A1|72%3A1171|240%3A1318
Actually, I have the un-chormed version. I bought it, first and foremost, because my original master cylinder was wasted. I do like this one becasue it has a tilted reservoir, so it works really well with clubmans. The reservoir sits almost level. I also bought it because it has a slightly smaller diameter cylinder than stock, which I wanted. This is an important factor to consider. I don't know what the stock master cylinder diameter of the 650 is, but do check first. Using anything other that stock WILL affect the braking characteristics. It may not always be a bad thing, but it will be different, so keep that in mind. I have not gotten it plumbed yet, so I can not tell you of its performance or longevity. I had read good things about this cylinder on SOHC4.net, and that it can improve braking on the 550's. We'll see if it is actually true. The seller has good reviews/ as well, from others who have bought this master cylinder.
Later,
ryan
All clubmans are not created equal. Some of the lower priced clubmans don't have much of a curved downward angle on them. I can't find a picture of them right now...but they usually have crimped handles. Because they don't have much curve to them, it's more difficult to jockey them into position.
Compare that to a tommaselli set
They're full adjustable. You can put them anywhere.
What I'm getting at is that it might be cheaper to get new bars rather than to replace the MC. Or clip ons. I scored some telefix clip ons from ebay germany for $30 and they work awesome on my cb550 with the stock MC.
Compare that to a tommaselli set
They're full adjustable. You can put them anywhere.
What I'm getting at is that it might be cheaper to get new bars rather than to replace the MC. Or clip ons. I scored some telefix clip ons from ebay germany for $30 and they work awesome on my cb550 with the stock MC.
Swagger
Putting boot to ass since 1967!
A word to the wise.....
Make the bike fit you......think on that a bit, there's a lot of guys building to suit a look but if you want to enjoy the bike, make it fit you. If that means the bars require other changes....so be it.
As for what to use, check out your local wrecker for something compact from a sportbike with similar piston to piston ratio as what you currently have.
Alternatively, the reservoir on a motorcycle mastercylinder is just that.....a reservoir.....like a teeny tiny bucket on your bars for holding brake fluid. I've looked at several and it looks like one could carefully dremel off the OEM res, drill and tap for a hardware store barbed fitting and run any sportbike res on a short piece of hose. I've scheduled time to do a step by step with pics on a Honda 500 master cylinder...since i need to do it anyway and I'll post the how-to here..
Rocan: Never say never kid :
Make the bike fit you......think on that a bit, there's a lot of guys building to suit a look but if you want to enjoy the bike, make it fit you. If that means the bars require other changes....so be it.
As for what to use, check out your local wrecker for something compact from a sportbike with similar piston to piston ratio as what you currently have.
Alternatively, the reservoir on a motorcycle mastercylinder is just that.....a reservoir.....like a teeny tiny bucket on your bars for holding brake fluid. I've looked at several and it looks like one could carefully dremel off the OEM res, drill and tap for a hardware store barbed fitting and run any sportbike res on a short piece of hose. I've scheduled time to do a step by step with pics on a Honda 500 master cylinder...since i need to do it anyway and I'll post the how-to here..
Rocan: Never say never kid :
DerfAMX
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I was worried about the same thing with my clubman bars. The master cyl. is tilted about 40 degrees when riding. Mine has an expandable rubber boot in the cap that keeps the fluid parallel with the bottom of the reservoir. Been riding this way for a couple of months and have had no problems.
I'm not sure if this was mentioned but the angle of the master cylinder mounted to the clubmans shouldn't affect the way it operates. Filling it, you would have to tilt the bike to left to level it out. Honda did make an angled master cylinder you can use if its a single piston brake. They made them for the 1982 V45 Magna and 1983 Nighthawk 550. There might be others.
