TECH: Make a tiny brake fluid reservoir

[edward]

OK. I'm almost ready to give this a try. But what are yooz guys doing for brake lines and clutch cables??? I doubt the japper controls are gonna hook up with Harley components.

i like the goodridge ebony stainless lines. look like old hoses but you get modern performance.


they use AN-3 fittings. great for when you need address crazy angles. the have the straights too:

[Guest]

That's what I'm looking for. Thanks much.

[TimB1640]

ok i see what you have done but my questionto you now is, you said you used the internet to find out what master cylinder size would work for you. ok but now can you tell us where or explain how we find out that info ? thank you

[TimB1640]

where do you find the little caps?

[Guest]

the original poster is using a stainless steel allen bolt w/head shaved down
I'm sure a plain old SS allen bolt will work, get it at any fastener shop..
just make sure to bring your tube with you to make sure it's fatter than the tube


however, I'm largely confused as to the majick behind chosing the proper size master cylinder so that the breaks actually work.

[Coldies]

however, I'm largely confused as to the majick behind chosing the proper size master cylinder so that the breaks actually work.

Same here. Along with that stupid brake light pressure button. I would imagine when you change out the brake lever it will not fit in that slot were the button is that activates the brake light when depressed.

Im probably over anylizing this. Once I find the matching MC for my 04 sporty im just gonna buy it and figure it out from there.

[wargasm]

Forget the front brake switch. As long as the switch for the back works, who cares. I never touch my front brake unless I am on the back already anyway.

And if anyone cares to know, the knockoffs from this guy will not work for what we need. http://stores.ebay.com/woodymoto

[Coldies]

[QUOTE=wargasm;93280]Forget the front brake switch. As long as the switch for the back works, who cares. I never touch my front brake unless I am on the back already anyway. QUOTE]

Brake lights (on my 04 sporty at least) will not work unless that front switch is connected.

[ssjones]

I saw this setup at the Ephrata PA Bike breakfast a few weeks ago, on an old Panhead chop.


I chickened out on my Triumph. I bought an aftermarket XS650 front brake MC from "Mike' XS" and ran ebony Goodridge lines/fittings (bought the line too damn long...)

[Guest]

I did it and it works!

Thanks for the inspiration and the help.

[edward]

good job

[Guest]

what's the make on that headlamp? looks like a euro style fog lamp, just looking for the manufac.

[edward]

pretty sure it's made by Hella. probably a spot light.

[Guest]

thanks ed!

[stevanjohnson]

Forget the front brake switch. As long as the switch for the back works, who cares. I never touch my front brake unless I am on the back already anyway.

And if anyone cares to know, the knockoffs from this guy will not work for what we need. http://stores.ebay.com/woodymoto

any idea what WILL work? im interested in doing this real soon but want to figure out what master cylinder sety up ill need for my stock sporty single disc up front...im sure some sort of slimmed down street bike stocker one will work, but anyone have any luck yet finding a specific model?