need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
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need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
The PO of my GL1100 put some flat tracker handlebars on the bike, but he put the angled OEM master cylinder back on there, so when the wheels are full left the reservoir is pointing toward the ground. I'd like to put something flatter on there, does anyone know of any other OEM or aftermarket m/c that would be a plug-and-play replacement? I'm also considering swapping out the rubber brake lines with braided stainless at the same time; Randakk's/Dime City has a kit with all three front lines plus the rear line, but a) it's $200, and b) it's out of stock. They claim they'll be getting more back in stock, but there's no telling when that will be. Does anyone else make a kit that might be more reasonably priced?
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
Apexbrakes.com is my choice of guys for lines. I use the master's off Ebay ,https://www.ebay.com/itm/143616415056?h ... SwlepezuQX from China, but I have tons of miles on them. I have put them on bikes for years with no failures. And they come with a rebuild kit, but I have never used it..
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
Thanks for the vote of confidence on the eBay m/c, I didn't want to go that route without some confirmation they're not just going to explode the first time I brake hard. That link's actually a hydraulic clutch lever, but I found the equivalent brake cylinder. Re: lines, it looks like Apex focuses mainly on autos, do you know if they have pre-made lines for bikes, or do I have to measure and order?
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
They have all sorts of kits.
Guy’s name is Ray.
Phone him and he’ll fix you up.
If you want custom lines, the website is great, for kits, it’s easier to phone.
Gord
Guy’s name is Ray.
Phone him and he’ll fix you up.
If you want custom lines, the website is great, for kits, it’s easier to phone.
Gord
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
Use any 5/8" master cylinder. I suggest 4into1 as they have brand new ones that look OEM.
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
sorry bout that, just ran to ebay and grabbed one link quick..
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82 GL1100 Interstate-Oldewing October 23 BOTM
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
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And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
I emailed Apex earlier and got this reply:
We have the 4 line set ( 3 front 1 rear ).
Comes with banjo bolts and crush washers for $132.00 shipped.
11 colors to choose from and also your choice of silver or black fittings.
I like that much better than the $200 at Randakk's. Randakk's kits are sourced from Paragon Performance, who I don't know anything about, but if anybody knows of a meaningful difference between Apex and Paragon, I'm all ears.
We have the 4 line set ( 3 front 1 rear ).
Comes with banjo bolts and crush washers for $132.00 shipped.
11 colors to choose from and also your choice of silver or black fittings.
I like that much better than the $200 at Randakk's. Randakk's kits are sourced from Paragon Performance, who I don't know anything about, but if anybody knows of a meaningful difference between Apex and Paragon, I'm all ears.
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
I've used the Apex lines on three bikes so far with no issues whatsoever. They will also make custom lines...
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"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
I had some back and forth with him and he seemed hesitant to provide a whole lot of guidance (I can't really blame him, I wouldn't want to be on the hook for a line that doesn't fit right when some jagoff on the internet asks the wrong questions), but I ordered a kit yesterday and am waiting on the result. He gave me a shorter-than-stock length to deal with the low handlebars and rotated one of the banjos 90 degrees for me because the replacement m/c I got had the outlet port on the front instead of the left (whoops), and didn't charge me any extra for either.Track T 2411 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:52 am I've used the Apex lines on three bikes so far with no issues whatsoever. They will also make custom lines....
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
Well ... his stock kit is for a stock bike, natch ... stock handlebars, stock mc ... he can hardly guess at line lengths and orientation if yours is not stock.
His web site lets you create exactly the lines you want if you don’t want stock ...
I've always found him extremely helpful, but he needs specifications
Gord
His web site lets you create exactly the lines you want if you don’t want stock ...
I've always found him extremely helpful, but he needs specifications
Gord
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Re: need to swap front master cylinder ['80 gl1100]
I put this M/C on my '75 and it's worked well for the couple of years I've been using it. One flaw I've found, though, is the rubber gasket under the lid. It looks like it is deteriorating over time and leaking a tad.Oldewing wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:53 pm Apexbrakes.com is my choice of guys for lines. I use the master's off Ebay ,https://www.ebay.com/itm/143616415056?h ... SwlepezuQX from China, but I have tons of miles on them. I have put them on bikes for years with no failures. And they come with a rebuild kit, but I have never used it..
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