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« on: June 28, 2014, 06:41:53 PM » |
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I'd like to replace the rear brake reservoir with a metallic one.
Of the many unfortunate incidents since having bought my 2000 valkyrie last fall, I recently broke my rear brake reservoir cover while cleaning the bike (I leaned on it accidentally while trying to wash the pipes).
These covers aren't cheap, apparently. I could glue it, but endurance is a concern. I've been riding without the cover for a bit. It doesn't look bad without it (in fact, I like it), but I'd love to swap out the plastic reservoir for a metal one. Has anyone attempted it? Scouring the web, it doesn't seem people have done it (and it certainly doesn't seem available on the aftermarket). I did find a few reservoirs from other bikes (Harley/Indian) that I think may work.
Any advice/comments welcome.
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pancho
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2014, 06:53:56 PM » |
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There is no reason why you couldn't do it if you want eight_pockets,, the right reservoir might look cool, but you may be going into the water by yourself if you do. Sure would like to see a picture of what you come up with if it gets done.
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2014, 05:41:40 AM » |
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I took mine off when I put on the transmission and alternator covers on. Buy you a set and problem gone
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2014, 07:34:28 AM » |
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Mine has been broken Numerous times (2, 4year old boys that like to climb on and off the bike) I've fixed it with super glue a few times then fixed it with redneck carbon fiber by embedding a scrap of red shop rag into the super glue the last time I repaired it. Its still going and looks just fine.
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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2014, 01:38:02 PM » |
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YoungPup, I love it! I wouldn't have thought to do that fiber reinforcement. Great idea!
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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2014, 01:39:03 PM » |
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Pancho, I think I will go for it. I'll start shopping around.
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« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2014, 06:04:42 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2014, 08:28:28 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2014, 05:37:18 AM » |
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I think I have one or two take-offs from the various Valkyries I've owned over the years. Make me an offer I won't refuse.
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« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2014, 07:24:19 AM » |
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Awesome! Where were you when I first posted! That last one would have been perfect (I wanted a sight glass at least). Oh well... the solution I have works pretty well, but thanks especially for that last site.
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