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Title: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by damiancds on 06/27/12 at 15:15:54 Backstory- Okay, so going into work this morning, and long story short, I had my first accident. Some minor/cosmetic damage to the bike, and I walk away sore and with some hurt pride. The bike runs - I drove it the mile and a half home. I've decided not to dwell on what I could have done, as hindsight is 20/20 and there's about a dozen things I could have done differently, so I'm not going to over-analyze this to death. I reacted incorrectly and I'm learning from it (Pretty sure I over applied both brakes). Question Okay, So the only thing I'm not sure if it's only cosmetic is the master brake cylinder (pic included). If that's ground down on the corner, is it a problem? I ask because I want it to function properly/ and I have an inspection that's due soon. Will any Minor scrapes/ bent foot peg/ ground cylinder fail my inspection? |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by lch2 on 06/27/12 at 15:19:56 4E4B47434B44494E592A0 wrote:
Looks kind of deep, have you seen any fluid leaking? |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by tizzyfit on 06/27/12 at 15:40:03 43464A4E4649444354270 wrote:
The important thing is you survived without serious injury. That being said, will you be focused on the master cylinder, wondering "if" it's functioning properly? If it were me, I'd replace it, but I'm a bit anal when it comes to things like tires, brakes and other safety equipment. |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by Boule’tard on 06/27/12 at 15:40:37 Hard to tell, but just eyeballing it I would guess it'll function fine. That cap does not have to hold pressure but it DOES need to make an airtight seal or else humidity will get in there and eventually foul your brake fluid. Take the cap off (careful not to strip the screw heads) and there'll be a rubber piece under it. Make sure the rubber didn't get nicked and still meshes with the cap and reservoir just the same. |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by Greg on 06/27/12 at 15:57:28 I agree with the others. The master cylinder is probably fine. Check the rubber thing. If you have any doubt, replace it. Even if it is for your own peace of mind. My bike passed with bent pegs and brake lever. I am in PA though. I am glad you aren't seriously hurt. Anything that doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Or so they say. Just be sure to learn from it. |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by Serowbot on 06/27/12 at 16:01:51 I think it looks kinda' cool... a battle scar... ;D... |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by rfw2003 on 06/27/12 at 16:05:12 Glad to hear your o.k. As far as the master cylinder, as long as it didn't mess up the seal you should be o.k. |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by RidgeRunner13 on 06/27/12 at 16:05:31 As long as it doesn't leak fluid it will be fine. Take a file to it & smooth it down, then follow up with some sand paper. Maybe round over the cover edges & you might be suprised how good it can look. I've salvaged lots of parts over the years with files, sand paper & a little paint. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by bill67 on 06/27/12 at 16:52:38 Myself I wouldn't take it apart as long as the brakes work good and no leaking. |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by lch2 on 06/27/12 at 17:14:39 656E6B6B3130070 wrote:
Same here, I follow "if it is not broken, don't fix it" |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/27/12 at 18:06:27 4A717C7F7D4A6D76767D6A292B180 wrote:
Exactly,, & what Bill said ( & I Rarely feel the need to say THAT!) Hang out a while,, youll know Im playin,, |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by Savage_Rob on 06/27/12 at 18:11:00 7066716C74616C77030 wrote:
Agreed! As long as it still seals properly. |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by Hotrodchriz on 06/27/12 at 19:33:18 Goid to hear ur ok. I got one of my 87 if u are interested. I took it off because im not using a front brake. |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by ToesNose on 06/28/12 at 17:42:36 Glad you escaped reletively unhurt and able to learn from it damiancds, looks like it was a decent road grinding from the custom work on the master brake cylinder :o |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by SimonTuffGuy on 06/28/12 at 17:52:42 Mistakes happen... At least you are (mostly) unhurt and the bike has minimal damage. I'd probably replace the MC, even if it still works. Would make for a good story though, perhaps? ;) |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by Greg on 06/28/12 at 18:04:26 22253E38252E29223823304A0 wrote:
What are you replacing it with or are you just using the awesome drum in the rear? :o |
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Title: Re: Well, I got that out of the way... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/28/12 at 18:12:54 0500070C0B01620 wrote:
What are you replacing it with or are you just using the awesome drum in the rear? :o[/quote] Yea, I saw that,, but hey,,its cool, right? In fact, I think Ill just go out & disable the front brakes on the car, never mind that thats where the majjority of the stopping power comes from..who needs to stop fast anyway? |
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