Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Source needed for brake cylinder boot

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
    #1

    Source needed for brake cylinder boot

    Okay, here's my predicament. I'm restoring a '77 RD400. If you don't know what an RD is, some day you will. Anyway, most brake parts are no longer available. With that in mind, I need some suggestions as to where I can find a rubber dust boot that will fit the rear master cylinder. The OD slides over the outside of the master cylinder. The ID fits into a groove on the actuating shaft. I have tried NAPA, Yamaha dealerships, hardware stores and a few auto parts places with no luck. I realize this is not a GS. However, I have learned over the years that the members of this board are, by far, the most helpful and imaginative of any board I've been on. Speaking of other boards, I have posted requests for rear mater cylinder parts on 2 classic 2-stroke boards. Lots of views but not one reply.
    Thanks for your time and help,
    Willie
    Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


    Present Stable includes:
    '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
    '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
    '82 GS1100G Resto project
    Tags: None
    #2
    Does this help?

    Page not found – Economy Cycle
    http://www.economycycle.com/servlet/the-881/RD400-%28all%29-Rear-Master/Detail
    1980 GS550ET

    Comment

      #3
      Yes it does. I KNEW I could count on this board and you, Steve, especially you. LOL Seriously though, thanks alot!
      Willie
      Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


      Present Stable includes:
      '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
      '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
      '82 GS1100G Resto project

      Comment

        #4
        RD 400 was the first 'big' bike I rode. Spent 20 minutes virtually sh1tting myself, and the next 30 years trying to replicate my youth.
        1980 GS550ET

        Comment

          #5
          Then you can relate to what I'm trying to do. I bought an RD400 brand new in '76. As luck would have it, I bought a lemon. Of all things wrong, it had low compression due to the ports being in the wrong location. Even worse, Yamaha refused to honor the warranty on the grounds that I took it apart to find out the cause of the low compression. That left a bad taste in my mouth for Yamaha. On the bright side, that experience resulted in my life long love of Suzukis, especially the GTs and GS's. I've yet to decide if I'll keep the RD once I get it back on the road. Thanks again,
          Willie
          Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


          Present Stable includes:
          '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
          '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
          '82 GS1100G Resto project

          Comment

            #6
            exactly what ports were "in the wrong location" and how did you know?
            1978 GS1085.

            Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

            Comment

              #7
              There is a place to put questions like this now http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...play.php?f=145 and a place to post projects to http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...play.php?f=146 .My idea of a subtle hint

              Comment

                #8
                As far as 2-strokes go, I'm a big GT fan. But, for balls-out performance on a lightish bike, the RD is difficult to beat. Maybe a KH is better in a straight-line...

                I'll have another RD one day.....
                1980 GS550ET

                Comment

                  #9
                  SVSooke, subtle hint appreciated and apologies extended. If its any consolation, I considered posting in the "proper" location first. I decided to post here instaed though because I felt that it'd get a quicker response. I don't know if that logic was correct or not but it did result in a response within 10 minutes. I also didn't expect it to go any longer than my response to Steve's suggestion. Now that it has, I'd be happy to end it here. I'll respond to Agemax's post with a PM. Again, sorry for posting in the wrong location. NO sarcasm implied.
                  Willie
                  Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


                  Present Stable includes:
                  '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
                  '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
                  '82 GS1100G Resto project

                  Comment

                    #10
                    Not a big deal thing but I lobbied for the "other" section.Got what you needed here so I'm fine with that.

                    Comment

                      #11
                      Understood and really a great idea worth lobbying for. I'll be sure to post there as this project gets going.

                      Willie
                      Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


                      Present Stable includes:
                      '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
                      '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
                      '82 GS1100G Resto project

                      Comment

                      Previous template Next
                      Working...
                      X