Author Topic: Help ID Non-stock Master Cyl on my 400F. Need to order a Lever (Read 3072 times)

vames · « **on:** February 16, 2009, 09:24:02 AM »

I kinda like ABC's "Life on Mars" series, but the film crew sucks. When filming on my block they somehow knocked my bike down off the curb and into the gutter, busting my brake lever.

I know my Master Cylinder isn't stock and I don't know what it's from, so I'm not sure which lever to order. Don't really want to take it to one of the theiving NYC shops, so can someone help me ID which lever to buy?

heffay · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:39:16 AM »

my first question... why were they filming "life on mars" in NYC

secondly, i can't answer your real question but just take the lever off and go to a shop to see if they have a match. if you don't like the price... then, also, get the satisfaction of walking back out of the store w/ your free info. if the price is ok... maybe you'll change your mind about the stealerships. sometimes, in a pinch, they serve a purpose... like to go get levers for a bit more but immediately.

p.s. looks like a common lever i've had on many bikes.

vames · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:45:05 AM »

Hah. Life on Mars is a cop show. Modern day NYC cop gets into a horrible accident and wakes up as a NYC cop in the village in 1973. Life on Mars is the Bowie song that was playing on the radio when he got into the accident. Worth a watch. Harvey Keitel makes a fantastic 1970's precinct chief.

Yeah -- I may have to take it off and drag it up to the shop in Hell's Kitchen. The retards there probably won't be able to match it, but if they let me back to the lever shelves, I should be able to find one.

malcolmgb · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:45:20 AM »

Get them to pay for a new master cylinder complete, an original one to match rest of bike. Did they also cause the damage to the gas tank? Remember to get present day prices not 70's ones.

It was of course originally made by the BBC in the UK and then sold to ABC.

vames · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:50:35 AM »

The tank didn't get any dents that weren't already there when it was knocked, and nothing else was hurt. I chewed out the set manager, who was really nice and apologetic, but to date has never returned my calls. I asked some of the seemingly millions of teamsters sitting around if they saw what happened but they just kind of grunted and went back to their cigarettes. I don't want revenge or repayment at this point, just a new lever. The temps are in the low 40's and no ice left, so I want to do some riding.

heffay · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:52:36 AM »

i bet someone here will come to the rescue w/ name, brand, angle of protrusion and replacement lever soon.... just sit and twiddle your thumbs for a bit.

tygrant · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2009, 11:21:34 AM »

i am about 95% sure this is your MC, I would contact this seller. I bought my MC off him and he is great to deal with. super fast service and reliable. he allways has a supply of many differnet MCs but i do not know if he carrys parts for them. i would shoot him a PM and see what he can do for you. good luck

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heffay · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2009, 12:34:16 PM »

i was sooo gonna guess a nighthawk!

Steve_K · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2009, 03:17:37 PM »

Looks similar to my 88 Hawk GT It has the mirror mount. I used a 92 VFR brake lever that was adjutable. I could use the full range of adjustments, but it did work well
Steve

vames · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2009, 04:34:35 PM »

Thanks all. At least I'll have the Nighthawk as a reference point to start the guy looking. Didn't make it to the shop today, but I'll probably run by tomorrow.

vames · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2009, 04:44:50 PM »

By the way, I rode all over the city today using just the stub for a front brake. First ride in quite a while -- it was still bit cold but very very nice.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2009, 03:19:10 AM »

Quote from: vames on February 16, 2009, 09:45:05 AM

Hah. Life on Mars is a cop show. Modern day NYC cop gets into a horrible accident and wakes up as a NYC cop in the village in 1973. Life on Mars is the Bowie song that was playing on the radio when he got into the accident. Worth a watch. Harvey Keitel makes a fantastic 1970's precinct chief.

Not as good as Philip Glenister I'll bet!

What do they use for wheels in the US version?

www.bbc.co.uk/lifeonmars

bryanj · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:50:03 AM »

And I bet the Yanks say they invented the show just like they won the war and captured the enigna machine!

Cant quite hack Glenister with a Yank accent in Demons----Very offputing

Gordon · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:22:28 AM »

Quote from: SteveD CB500F on February 17, 2009, 03:19:10 AM

Not as good as Philip Glenister I'll bet!

What do they use for wheels in the US version?

It's a Chevelle in the U.S. version.

In all other instances, I agree that the original BBC shows are way better than the knock-off American versions, but not this time. There's just something that this version has that the original is lacking. But hey, you guys still get the credit for dreaming it up!

Harvey Keitel and Michael Imperioli really make the show.

malcolmgb · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2009, 05:45:52 AM »

Quote from: bryanj on February 17, 2009, 04:50:03 AM

And I bet the Yanks say they invented the show just like they won the war and captured the enigna machine!

Cant quite hack Glenister with a Yank accent in Demons----Very offputing

I like the US version of the 'Office' almost as much as the UK one, perhaps because Ricky Gervais kept a tight hold on it.

vames · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:31:23 PM »

As mentioned, no problem with the show. In fact it's really pretty good (the star is flavorless but Keitel and Imperioli are great). But the pricks who film it busted my mirror and brake lever. Still haven't gotten to the store to look for a new one -- rode just fine with the stump on Saturday. Now it's cold and snowing again, and the bike is back in the backyard.

mick750F · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2009, 03:13:44 PM »

Quote from: vames on February 18, 2009, 02:31:23 PM

As mentioned, no problem with the show. In fact it's really pretty good (the star is flavorless but Keitel and Imperioli are great). But the pricks who film it busted my mirror and brake lever. Still haven't gotten to the store to look for a new one -- rode just fine with the stump on Saturday. Now it's cold and snowing again, and the bike is back in the backyard.

Are they still there filming? If they are stick around and make a royal pain in the ass of yourself all the while suggesting that a certain amount of $ will make you go away and shut up. There are often people on location whose job it is to placate the locals with cash and you have every right to be placated. If they aren't shooting anymore then you need to contact the production office and speak to either a production coordinator or the construction coordinator. If you don't get any satisfaction contact me by pm and I'll see if I can find out who to talk to....Yeah, I'm in the "Industry".

Mike

mick750F · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2009, 08:32:27 PM »

I talked to a friend today about this. He's in the production end of things, has been doing it for a while so he's seen a lot of similar situations. He also rides. His advice is to file a police report asap regarding damage to personal property or vandalism. Most likely the production company will yes you and promise you, if they talk to you at all, until they or you go away. Find out who the producer is and let them know that you are filing a police report...better yet if you know a lawyer have them do the contact. You have to push them and let them know you mean business or they will treat you like the nuisance they believe you to be. Insist that the repair be done by a Honda dealer. Insist on everything. Seems like a lot of trouble but they callously damaged your bike. A bike they had no right to touch. They owe you.

Mike

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2009, 09:01:38 PM »

i was P/O'd when bbc america stopped showing life on mars. the new one just doenst comapre to the original for me.

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Author Topic: Help ID Non-stock Master Cyl on my 400F. Need to order a Lever (Read 3072 times)

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