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Offline Chachi

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72 CB500 - New Master Cylinder, Use Stock Lever?
« on: February 28, 2012, 07:20:29 AM »
I replaced my Master Cylinder (rebuild didn't work). It's been a few weeks and now it has hit me... could I have re-used my stock brake lever? I hope the answer is no, as I no longer have it.
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Re: 72 CB500 - New Master Cylinder, Use Stock Lever?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2012, 07:38:00 AM »
  Yes.
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Re: 72 CB500 - New Master Cylinder, Use Stock Lever?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2012, 07:41:42 AM »
Easily?
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Re: 72 CB500 - New Master Cylinder, Use Stock Lever?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2012, 08:33:49 AM »
 Just undo the 10mm nut and bolt and swap 'em out. Two minute job.
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Re: 72 CB500 - New Master Cylinder, Use Stock Lever?
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2012, 08:40:42 AM »
Figures. Thanks.
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Re: 72 CB500 - New Master Cylinder, Use Stock Lever?
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012, 08:20:17 AM »
You learn something everyday. I picked up a busted master cylinder for $5 and now have a proper stock lever and an upper brake hose rubber boot cover (which I didn't even realize I was missing). Thanks.
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Re: 72 CB500 - New Master Cylinder, Use Stock Lever?
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2012, 08:25:00 AM »
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Re: 72 CB500 - New Master Cylinder, Use Stock Lever?
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2012, 11:45:04 AM »
There is definitely more bite when using the lever that came with the replacement master cylinder vs. using the stock lever with the replacement master cylinder. There is a slight difference to the cut of the lever where it meets the piston. Apparently it's enough to create a noticeable braking difference. Sticking with the replacement lever as I don't think there is any internal adjustment.
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