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How do you get that damned thing out? It looks like a circlip is holding it in, but it's under a lip and I can't see any way to snag it.
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There is sometimes a plastic ring in on top of the snap ring. But yes there is a snap ring that needs to come out before the plunger does.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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Thanks Nate, i think that is a plastic ring on it. Is it ok to tear that up? The rebuild kit doesnt have one.Comment
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Some seem to have them and some don't. I would imagine it would be fine without it.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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That plastic ring is supposed to be a retainer for a rubber dust boot. If the dust boot is missing, you don't need the ring....Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Mine didn't have either, and doesn't seem to affect it. You can probably pry it out with a pick. After that, the circlip, and the plunger pulls out. You've probably got treasure awaiting you in there
I swear, pulling apart the master cylinders and cleaning the crud out is the most satisfying feeling. I don't know why.XS11SH :: K&N Pods, 4->1, Dynojet kit, Barnett clutch springs, TC's fuse block, ATGATT
Well, goodness. Look what we've got here.Comment
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Wait, these bikes came with front brakes!?!Joab
"If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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1979 XS1100SF
1972 XS2 650
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Ozark, AlabamaComment
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Hmmm......joke or not?Originally posted by Joab View PostNathan
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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Sadly, for my bike, sometimes it can be hard to tell...Originally posted by natemoen View PostJoab
"If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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1979 XS1100SF
1972 XS2 650
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Ozark, AlabamaComment
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I'm taking another stab at it tonight. Wish me luck.Comment
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Don't despair, these master cylinders are really easy to disassemble and reassemble, which is lucky for us because they seem to always need to be cleaned. Apparently there are a lot of bikes with 20+ year old brake fluid still in them
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One thing to caution you about when you put it all back together, is to make sure you don't overextend the master cylinder plunger when bleeding, because it can make the seal inside flip around, and you'll end up having to tear it back apart. Not the end of the world (it's a 15 minute job to pull apart), but just a caution. Some here recommend putting a block of wood behind the lever to help limit the stroke, but I just kept my hand behind the lever and pumped with my index finger to bleed.
XS11SH :: K&N Pods, 4->1, Dynojet kit, Barnett clutch springs, TC's fuse block, ATGATT
Well, goodness. Look what we've got here.Comment
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Thanks for the help fellas! Got it all taken apart, cleaned up, and rebuilt. Brakes are nice and firm now, with nary a leak.Comment
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