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I know you are referring to your front MC but something similar happened to me while bleeding my rear brakes. The rear pedal was not getting any pressure at all even though I had fluid in the reservoir. After a while I double checked the reservoir and noticed a big black rubber "washer" at the...

When mentioning the MityVac, is there anything wrong to use the MityVac ?

He, He....done deal. Thanks. Yep..Rusty was right. It is better to do it with the side plate installed in the bike. The next one ...it will be. Did it the hard way since I had the side plate already removed. Not much of an issue, but it is a bit more difficult. Now the other one...

Thanks. Now to the task. Appreciate your comments. This helps a lot.. Al

I am planning to paint the whole bike and I could start with the side plates where you have the Vmax logo attached. Is this logo glued to the side plate? There is no screw or anything behind the plate so I would imagine just plain glue. Any special instructions or is it just carefully...

Satariel666. If you question is related to the Nissin radial master (side reservoir inlet), check out: http://www.braketech.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&Itemid=101 Al

Makes sense. I didn't realize that Nissin had different types of radial masters. To clarify this, I checked the internet and here's 2 examples. The first one is a Nissin radial brake master with lateral/side reservoir input while the second one is a pic from a 2009 ZX14 Nissin radial brake...

Check these sites: The first one has very nice pics of the direct mount reservoirs on Nissin masters. Check the "Note" after the Features. http://www.british-customs.com/british-customs-billet-brake-reservoir.html Here's another comment at a Triumph Forum...

Hello again, Vmaxers !!! Just read in a Triumph Forum that these direct mount plug-in reservoirs cannot be used in radial type master cylinders such as the one found in the Kawa ZX14. Any idea why they will not work?

Those are standard ZX14 (2009) masters and have the regular plastic reservoirs so you can see thru the level of the brake fluid. See pic below. I plan to replace those in the future with the billet aluminum ones that plug-in directly to the masters. For the time being, I will have to figure out...

Just wanted to let you know that I finally bought this past weekend a set of ZX14 master cylinders, reservoirs and levers from Ebay. Not exactly a bargain but they are new (unused set pull out from a 2009 bike). I had to decide to go either used or new (between bad, so-so, new-unused, or...

Thanks for your comments, Sean. I understand what you mean. Well, for the gear lube should be no problem. Maybe just adding a little bit to the motor oil might not affect much the clutch. If it does, I would just drain some of the oil and replace with regular oil for mixing until the...

That?s good news, Fred. What probably the rest of the Vmaxers would like to know is how much the reservoirs might cost, let?s say for a batch of 10 cups or more. Really don?t know what is a reasonable number to make a run to keep costs low. It would be up to you to determine and let us know...

I've read that using X-1R in the right proportions with engine oil and gear lube will provide for a much smoother gearbox, neutral is easier to find and the engine will probably run better. I understand this is NASA stuff. Website: www.x1r.com. I bought the X-1R engine treatment (yellow...

I will have to get me a set of angled pliers myself, no sweat. No wonder Yana Shiki's reservoir design has such a long stem. You need space to work around with the circle clip. Here's a pic of Yana Shiki's reservoir and their website...

One thing came up to my mind. To remove the circle clip down in the master hole should be no problem with the L shape plastic tube because there is enough space to work around. What about when you try to install the plug-in reservoir ? The cup will block your line of vision and work space...

PERFECT, FRED. No need for further explanations. Many thanks. :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

:eusa_dance::eusa_dance::eusa_dance::eusa_dance::eusa_dance::eusa_dance: Thank you, Michael. Almost all the information I need. Just one more question. I have not disassembled one of those ZX14 master cylinders ever. Removing the hose/tube/cap assembly to which the plastic reservoir is...

Gotcha, Fred. Thanks. Matching ZX14 sets will be.

1. Thanks, Mike. I think the banjo switch bolt might do the trick. Good advise. 2. Satariel666. EXCELLENT Thread. Thank you, Vmax Bro. From what I read, I can still mix the ZX14 radial masters with the Vmax OEM front califpers. What I still don't get is what exactly would I feel...