FXR mid control brake setup. Does this look right to you?

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  • SaddleTramp98
    Member
    • Apr 2020
    • 76

    FXR mid control brake setup. Does this look right to you?

    I gotta get rid of these forward controls so I'm trying to figure out how to install my mids, the pegs are already on and I have the brake lever, I've got the shift side worked out. what I cant figure out is how to connect the master cylinder to the lever. Its simple but I overthink things and just trying to make sure I'm doing this right.

    My bike doesnt have the stock style master cylinder with the seperate reservoir. So I was gonna get a sportster one or similar, if that kind will work and mount it where the stock one goes. One problem my exhaust mount is in the way. I may be able to remove it and put the bolt through and then put it back on though. Click image for larger version

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    Could I just put the MC on with one bolt if I need to? Also the linkage, I need this kind to fit my lever:
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    If I bought this style master cylinder with this linkage would it work? In my head it looks like it'll work but without the measurements I'm not sure. Also should I buy a used MC or a new one?
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    Or if anyone's got any other ideas I'd appreciate the help
    Thanks in advance!
  • TriNortchopz
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2017
    • 3233

    #2
    Do not mount the master cylinder with just one bolt.

    Maybe an aftermarket remote reservoir M/C (or stock remote reservoir from a different bike) will fit in that space.
    A few options from a quick google search:

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    If buildin' old school choppers was easy, anyone could do it... ain't nobody said it's gonna be easy...

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    • DoomBuggy
      Senior Member
      • Oct 2016
      • 2436

      #3
      Just watch the diameter of the piston on these. You want roughly the same size as stock. Too big and the brakes will grap too hard, too small and it will not clamp down tight enough on hard stops.

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      • SaddleTramp98
        Member
        • Apr 2020
        • 76

        #4
        The sportster one will fit there, ( It will mount on the back side I believe) the mounting holes would be in the same space as the ones with the remote reservoir like you posted.

        The bracket is more in the way of the mounting bolt than the master cylinder itself. I believe if I take the bracket off and bolt up the MC then replace the bracket it will work, or the bracket might just need a spacer to push it out a little for clearance.

        I'll order everything and see if its gonna work if not I can use the master cylinder on my other project maybe.

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