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21 Apr 2009 16:32 #283788
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Hey y'all,
I have a '79 KZ650SR - D2 w/dual front calipers
I switched out my bars and there's barely enough room to mount the stock master cylinder. Also, I'm going to change the stock lines to SS braided.
I have a couple of questions:
Is there a "short" master cylinder/reservoir for sale that will work with this setup? I know the mc bore is 5/8" but I'm not sure what specs are important when making a switch like this. I would guess the diameter of the bore and the length of the bore.
Could I switch to a master cylinder (with an integrated brake light switch) for single caliper system and then just remove a caliper and rotor? I like this idea cus then I could ditch that splitter and just have one cable from the mc to the right caliper.
I know most want KZ riders want to switch from a single caliper to a dual caliper but I'm thinking that a simpler system with newer components (especially the ss braided line) would lead to a better braking. Plus, most motorcycles only have 1 rotor up front anyways.
Looking forward to your responses
I have a '79 KZ650SR - D2 w/dual front calipers
I switched out my bars and there's barely enough room to mount the stock master cylinder. Also, I'm going to change the stock lines to SS braided.
I have a couple of questions:
Is there a "short" master cylinder/reservoir for sale that will work with this setup? I know the mc bore is 5/8" but I'm not sure what specs are important when making a switch like this. I would guess the diameter of the bore and the length of the bore.
Could I switch to a master cylinder (with an integrated brake light switch) for single caliper system and then just remove a caliper and rotor? I like this idea cus then I could ditch that splitter and just have one cable from the mc to the right caliper.
I know most want KZ riders want to switch from a single caliper to a dual caliper but I'm thinking that a simpler system with newer components (especially the ss braided line) would lead to a better braking. Plus, most motorcycles only have 1 rotor up front anyways.
Looking forward to your responses
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21 Apr 2009 19:44 #283905
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Here's some pics:
Here are some links to see what I've been doing on the bike, there's a bunch more pics:
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2546.0
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2537.0
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2536.0
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2548.0
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2507.0
Here are some links to see what I've been doing on the bike, there's a bunch more pics:
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2546.0
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2537.0
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2536.0
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2548.0
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=2507.0
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22 Apr 2009 07:55 #284027
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Clutch, don't know about going from two discs to one, but to solve your master cylinder fitment problem, a lot of the newer bikes have remote reservoirs, and you could fab a small bracket to move it around wherever you need it.
Either that, or maybe an old MC from a single disc Z1 would fit better. Not sure though.
Either that, or maybe an old MC from a single disc Z1 would fit better. Not sure though.
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