Relocate MC (Master Cylinder) to Under Triple Tree??

[GTRider]

When I first read, "Relocate MC to Under Tree" I thought the OP had found a new place to park a motorcycle under a tree. Silly me!

You're not the only one? Figured it was a Christmas present.

Add me to that list. I had mental images of small motorcycles and big trees…


Best,
DeVern

 

[20774]

Really, DeVern! You even own two Airheads. But I can see that they have handlebar master cylinders so that's probably why you missed it!!

 

[GTRider]

Really, DeVern! You even own two Airheads. But I can see that they have handlebar master cylinders so that's probably why you missed it!!

Yes, but Christmas is coming and hope springs eternal!


Best,
DeVern

 

[20774]

Sorry, about Christmas!!! I decided to change the title for future searches. You're welcome!

 

[gtgt_bangbang]

Cafe project needs MC out from under custom tank and owner doesn't want MC on the bars.

wow , rat bike, neither under tank nor on bars. that a tall order !

There is plenty of room between the yokes limited only by engineeringuity , fabrication skills & budget.

if cost was no object, why not fab a master to fit inside the (already hollow) handle bar.

Not something I'd do, but there is space .... a master is just a tube with a lever to actuate it


there certainly are gobbs of slick looking / aftermarket masters to get over the esthetic objections


a cheaper thought; drum brakes

the really olde days chopper crowd ran no-front brake, but not me no way

I really dont see how how a cable perch & lever pivot would be that much leaner & cleaner that a master & reservoir


faced with the demand I'd probably just run a cable to a combined master/caliper unsprung weight be danged

have to say I'm not excited by the prospects but I'd like to see how you yabba dabba do It