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Workshop => The Mad Scientist => Topic started by: silverlake250r on March 31, 2014, 08:38:28 AM

Title: Rear Master Reservoir
Post by: silverlake250r on March 31, 2014, 08:38:28 AM

I noticed my stock plastic reservoir was getting "bloated" and could use being replaced, so I looked around for some billet replacement options. There are some nice ones, but all of them are decently pricey. I noticed that carly sells a modquad one for a yfz, and would need a little modding, and then I stumbled upon this unit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Universal-Motorcycle-Front-Brake-Clutch-Tank-Cylinder-Fluid-Oil-Reservoir-/151229934671?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item233601ac4f&vxp=mtr

Super cheap! It took about 3 weeks to arrive, but at that price, I couldn't afford not to give it a shot. I have a 2002 Lobo, no airbox, and my previous setup was an ESR brake rezzy bracket modified to fit the round tube, with a stock rezzy. Worked fine, but I always thought that setup could be improved...

So.... I mounted a small angle off from the lower silencer mount, and this unit bolts to the angle from the bottom. Cap screws on, and it appears to be a pretty nice billet part. However, I did take it all apart and seal all the threads to make sure I wouldn't have leaking issues. One other thing that wasn't super ideal, was the barb that comes off it is a little smaller than OEM, so I had to clamp the hose down pretty good. I don't foresee it being in issue, since its just a gravity feed reservoir.

Pics:
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/124_1477_2017-04-18_7389.jpg)

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/124_1478_2017-04-18_4339.jpg)

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/124_1479_2017-04-18_5816.jpg)

Title: Rear Master Reservoir
Post by: pinned250r on March 31, 2014, 08:45:44 AM

hmmmm, maybe ill make a purchase. Have you always had that SS hose on it?

Title: Rear Master Reservoir
Post by: silverlake250r on March 31, 2014, 08:47:10 AM

Yeah, but its not a real SS hose, just a shortened OEM one with SS cover.

Title: Rear Master Reservoir
Post by: pinned250r on March 31, 2014, 08:49:14 AM

wow, there are a ton of options on it too if you do an ebay search "universal motorcycle front brake"

Title: Rear Master Reservoir
Post by: jared1985 on March 31, 2014, 11:07:25 AM

looks good.i like it.i was also researching this route.