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valkrydrNhawaii
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« on: June 17, 2012, 11:44:03 AM »
Looking for some input, I want to replace the stock Clutch and Brake Master cylinders, and switch housings. Anyone know of any particular brand I can buy for my Standard Valk, I haven't found anything from Honda so I assume there are is no Hondaline parts. Any input on this would be much appreciated as always.

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Mike "Valkrydrnhawaii" Emard
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« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 12:01:47 PM »
Show Chrome has a lot of that kind of stuff. Cobra also has after market covers.

Go to one of these websites to browse:

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/
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valkrydrNhawaii
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« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 02:33:54 PM »
Mahalo Salty1, I'll take a look.
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YoungPUP
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« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2012, 05:54:25 PM »
Isn't someone here running Rune master cylinders?  May have been Big Mike's Blower bike???
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2012, 11:57:22 AM »
I'm running Arlen Ness controls, levers, mc, etc using chromed HD switches.

It's doable, but I'm not particularly happy with the longevity (or lack thereof) of the Ness mc pistons. My set is their proprietary design, which they abandoned. They now use HD hydraulic mc pistons.

Spendy, but they look sweet...
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valkrydrNhawaii
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2012, 03:03:19 PM »
So I found some switch housings on phat performance, but I am running into a bit of difficulty with the Clutch and Brake Master Cylinders. The biggest issue I have is not know what the bore size of each is. Is a 9/16" bore for a Clutch MC too little, too much, or just right? I'm gonna dig in the archives see if I can find it, I'm sure I am not the first one to ask. Anyway, thanks for the ideas, I'll certainly be keeping an open mind so I can get a little more chrome on my Valk!!!
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« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2012, 05:01:10 AM »
Quote from: valkrydrNhawaii on June 19, 2012, 03:03:19 PM
So I found some switch housings on phat performance, but I am running into a bit of difficulty with the Clutch and Brake Master Cylinders. The biggest issue I have is not know what the bore size of each is. Is a 9/16" bore for a Clutch MC too little, too much, or just right? I'm gonna dig in the archives see if I can find it, I'm sure I am not the first one to ask. Anyway, thanks for the ideas, I'll certainly be keeping an open mind so I can get a little more chrome on my Valk!!!
The standard brake MC size on the Valk is 14 mm. IMHO 9/16 would be too small. These are for single piston brakes. IMHO you need 11/16 bore MCs.
Note: I have 11/16 bore MCs (both sides) on my old Suzuki ... and they perform flawlessly. I would think that it will be the same for our Valks.
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