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Offline Maximiliaanvk

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Looking at getting a new master cylinder for my cb500. Suggestions?!
« on: February 27, 2014, 11:14:00 AM »
Hi everyone,

I need to get a new master cylinder for my CB 500 1972. I want to keep the same calliper and system. Just want a smaller master cylinder so it will fit on my handle bars. Currently its all a bit too big and won't really fit.  :-[

I was looking at spending as little as I could with having some sort of an upgrade. around $100 would be fine and second hand doesn't bother me.

An suggestions on what could work for me? I have been looking and can't find any replacements that will definately work with my current system which is connected to the bottom triple tree. Please help! :o

Thanks.
Max
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Re: Looking at getting a new master cylinder for my cb500. Suggestions?!
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2014, 11:39:16 AM »
Can you post a picture? Some older BMW bikes (and I'm sure others) use a remote MC that tucks under their tanks. That type may well work for you too.
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Re: Looking at getting a new master cylinder for my cb500. Suggestions?!
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2014, 12:05:37 PM »
You can get a brand new 12 or 13mm Brembo for $120 and they're quite small. Nice master.

https://store.bevelheaven.com/brake-related-parts/12mm-rec-brembo-master-cylinder-front-brake/
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Re: Looking at getting a new master cylinder for my cb500. Suggestions?!
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2014, 09:12:53 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on February 27, 2014, 11:39:16 AM
Can you post a picture? Some older BMW bikes (and I'm sure others) use a remote MC that tucks under their tanks. That type may well work for you too.

My friends 254 guzzi has a cable to a mc and reservoir under the tank.
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Re: Looking at getting a new master cylinder for my cb500. Suggestions?!
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2014, 09:57:56 PM »
I think some guys use the Ducati style reservoir they are small amazon has them cheap.
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Re: Looking at getting a new master cylinder for my cb500. Suggestions?!
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2014, 02:27:36 PM »
Quote from: bwaller on February 27, 2014, 12:05:37 PM
You can get a brand new 12 or 13mm Brembo for $120 and they're quite small. Nice master.

https://store.bevelheaven.com/brake-related-parts/12mm-rec-brembo-master-cylinder-front-brake/

How does the braking power compare to a radial master cylinder? I'm in the hunt for a new MC and want to max out the stopping power on these old hondas with a single rotor (ground and drilled).
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