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Master Cylinder Alternatives?
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I have this one on a KZ1000 with superbike bars
www.powersports.magura.com/productfinder...30346b5e550be69af278
It works fine although I would suggest a larger piston if you ride hard.
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You might be able to use a dual disk mc no problem - here's a quote:
Here are some quotes from KZR that I've saved:by steell: That is an accurate description, but I disagree with there being a significant difference in feel between the 1/2" and 5/8" master cylinders on single disk brakes.
The 79 750 twin has a 5/8" master cylinder and single disk brake.
The 80 750 twin has a 1/2" master cylinder on a single disk brake, and has the same caliper as the 79.
I have both models, and while there is a difference in feel, it's not very much.
My master cylinder is from a 1993 Honda CB-600 and it works awesome!It's now on a 77 kz1000.
It DID, however take some time to blead my whole system after going to dual disks,but I got it and WOW!talk about responsive.
Like others have stated here...just make sure the fitting sizes are the same.
In most cases,they will be.
I'm using a 93 ZX-6E master cylinder for the dual disks on my 78 Kz1000. I didn't have a problem bleeding them and they work fine. I'm almost ready to swap to a complete brake system (disks, calipers, lines, splitter and MC) from a 93 Zx-11 so I might put the Zx-6 MC on here for sale.
early 1980s suzuki master cylender will work on77kz900-1000 up to a 82
So i went ahead and put a master cylinder off of a 1982 Suzuki (I dont know model, all that was left was a frame and handlebars) onto my 78' KZ650B. Ya'll were right, it works GREAT!
And yes you can put a different master on your bike...I just put one on from a 93 Honda CB-600 and it works great!
93 CBR F3 on a KZ440.
just put on a 01 ZRX 1200 master on my 78kz1k w dual disc.
works mint!
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The lowest price I've seen on the Nissin is about $125 and I looked quite a bit last summer when I bought it. I agree with the posts above that many MCs for 7/8" bars would work.That Nissin is the most popular option that I found. Any chance I could find one of those or comparable for under $100? Also I only use a left bar-end mirror. Is that hose sturdy enough to use without that bracket? Thank you so much for the input. This is still my first ride and each task I tackle is a new learning experience for me.
If you go with the Nissin, you could just put a 10mm bolt in the mirror mount to hold the bracket. The hose is pretty stiff but I wouldn't use just the hose to support the reservoir.
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Is it hard to grip as in it's too hard to get it to brake, or as in it applies too much pressure on the disk?
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