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When trying to remove the cover from the master cylinder on my '78 XS11 the brass inserts for the threads came out. Has anyone ever had this happen before and what did you do or what do you recommend? Thanks
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Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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Can you remove them from the screws and re-use them? Maybe a tiny dab of Gorilla glue on it will hold it in?1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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I have all of the screws off except one of them that I may have to drill out of the insert. I was sort of thinking JB weld to put them back in but I just wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem and if so what they did.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Strange, but on my '79 front M/C the screws go all the way through holes that are molded into the corners of the reservoir and thread into the M/C body. The rear does have the brass inserts though.Comment
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I have a 78 xs that I will be parting out soon. If you looking to replace the master cylinder instead of trying to repair it, send me a PM and let me know.
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Modified frame, side covers, seat, back rest, engine, carbs, airbox, hoses, headlight assembly, turn signals, mirriors, handle bars, grips, v rated tires, gauges, homemade 4-2 exhaust system, leather upholstery, custom paint including True Fire Flames air brush work. A 25 year dream realizied.
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You have a Special master; the Standard reservoir looks the same but has the brass inserts and 'clamps' to the MC body internally.Originally posted by randy View Post
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1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
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I guess I will rough in holes up and glue the inserts in tomorrow night then. I wish I had a Special MC, that would make this much easier!Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Ahh, but don't we all?!Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
That 2-wheeled monster that calls to us from the driveway!
That's one thing I really like about the LH. The whole MC is solid metal, with a metal lid that screws on. No plastic reservoirs to deal with (front OR rear).Originally posted by natemoen View PostLast edited by CatatonicBug; 05-03-2010, 09:47 PM.1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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That's one thing I really like about the LH. The whole MC is solid metal, with a metal lid that screws on. No plastic reservoirs to deal with (front OR rear).[/QUOTE]
Would it be possible to change over to a solid metal MC?Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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I usually use red loctite bearing set that will hold inserts. It is heat release."We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey." "Comment
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Well, on the LH, the front MC only powers the front RIGHT caliper. The left is controlled by the rear MC. I would not trust the size of the LH MC to control 2 calipers.Originally posted by natemoen View Post1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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Umm....No, I have a Standard Master. The Special has that radical angle thing goin on...You have a Special master; the Standard reservoir looks the same but has the brass inserts and 'clamps' to the MC body internally.
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