Smaller hand controls

[Krunk_Kracker]

I put clubmans on my bike, it is a very tight fit.

I'd be interested in getting smaller controls up front. Where can I look to find a smaller master cylinder and levers?

[Dave8338]

Good question. I would start with the smallest cc bikes that were/are in production. Only major concern would be the piston size in the master. Smaller is more pressure (in the line) but lower volume for the entire system.

[mike_of_bbg]

MikeXS has some replacement master cylinders. Most of these are also available at partsnmore.com I believe.

http://www.mikesxs.net/products-71.html#products

Not really sure if any of them will be any smaller in the end. Maybe the one with the external reservoir? I replace mine recently with this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F-BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER-EX250-EX500-KLR600-WR500-KLR650-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c1dc08f06QQitemZ120758243078QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_13746wt_1161

I replaced that handle adjustment screw with one I customized to be counter-sunk in the nut. But I still have to have about 1/2" between the master and RHC because the nut might otherwise get caught on the latter. With the included screw I couldn't get the master within an inch of the RHC; and it was not in a good place to clamp onto my Daytona bars (starting right on the bend). You could also clamp the RHC out a bit.

[kawfeedave]

Look for a master cylinder with a remote resivoir, like on some of the new sport bikes. You can mount the resivoir a little left/right or front/back to stui your needs, generally a simple mount can be made from hardware store aluminum stock. This should help you locate things to your advantage.

Make sure the bore of the master is the same as your bike. Changing the bore size will effect the sensitivity of your brakes.

[Krunk_Kracker]

Thanks for the replies everyone!

Does anyone know what bore size I need to stick with is?

I'll get a picture tonight to show everyone what I mean.

[Nessism]

Master size is cast into the aluminum body.