1982 Yamaha XJ750RJ used a remote , cable operated master cylinder . as did
BMW R90 from about the same period .
The Yamaha was mounted to the steering neck and was a certified pain in the ... to bleed and adjust .
The BMW was mounted under the tank and just did not work that well .
I have been able to get both systems to work but I prefer to trade for master cylinder on lever and if remote a close by reservoir .
Brakes are not a trifle . This is no place for form over function . There is a reason Yamaha and BMW no longer operate brake master cylinders remotely via cable .
It does not work .
So prove Yamaha , BMW and yours truly wrong I'll be the first to congratulate you .
Fail to prove two major motorcycle manufactures and a mechanic of 35 years experience wrong and I will send flowers .
You have to consider the pot odds and worst case scenario .
~kop