79 1100 F Front master cylinder

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  • 2manybikes
    Truly XSive
    • Jan 2016
    • 194
    • Meadows of Dan Va.
    #1

    79 1100 F Front master cylinder

    The front brakes work fine, but I cant stand looking at the front brake reservoir any longer. Its as yellow as Smaug's teeth. Dug through 10 or 15 pages of old posts with the search feature but only found a suggestion about treating the plastic like a headlamp cover. I'm OK with that since the replacement part does not seem to be available. Anyone ever tried it? I would also need the O ring under it. The bike is 100% stone stock or NOS with the exception of the tires and battery. OK, a few well chosen SS fasteners.
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    • dbeardslee
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • Nov 2007
      • 4385
      • Maineville, OH
      #2
      You might try checking with Andreas. He might have a front master cylinder that's in better shape.
      I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.

      '79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake lines

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8634
          • South Flori-DUH
          #3
          I had one that I painted black, it looked much better, cheap fix. If your bike is 100% stock, I can see why you would want a good original replacement.
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

          ☮

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            • crazy steve
              XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
              • Jan 2009
              • 7932
              • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA
              #4
              404 Not Found
              http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31612&highlight=brake+reservoir
              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
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                • jetmechmarty
                  Master of XSology
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 7765
                  • Coldwater, Mississippi
                  #5
                  Originally posted by 2manybikes
                  The front brakes work fine, but I cant stand looking at the front brake reservoir any longer. Its as yellow as Smaug's teeth. Dug through 10 or 15 pages of old posts with the search feature but only found a suggestion about treating the plastic like a headlamp cover. I'm OK with that since the replacement part does not seem to be available. Anyone ever tried it? I would also need the O ring under it.
                  Yes. I did it just like the link Steve shared. It has been several years and it still looks fine, not new, but fine. It has a new cap, so it takes close scrutiny to see that I worked it over. I found the packing (o'ring) for the bottom of it at my local hardware store.

                  Truth is, a new master cylinder with a slightly smaller bore would give your brakes a much better feel. But then, it wouldn't be original.
                  Marty (in Mississippi)
                  XS1100SG
                  XS650SK
                  XS650SH
                  XS650G
                  XS6502F
                  XS650E

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                    • DAVINCI
                      XS-XJ Guru
                      • Jan 2011
                      • 1048
                      • Cedar Mountain, NC
                      #6
                      You can expand your search to include 750's and 850's. the reservoir will fit the 11's master (and cap) although it will be a bit shorter. A wider net might be the ticket.
                      Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!

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                        • 2manybikes
                          Truly XSive
                          • Jan 2016
                          • 194
                          • Meadows of Dan Va.
                          #7
                          Thanks for the additional info and comments. Guess I'm going to have to think on this one for a while. Nothing is ever easy!

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