| Author | Message | ||
     Lemonchili_x1 |
Has anybody tried a radial master cylinder on a tuber with single rotor/caliper? Any better? More or less lever effort? This Nissin one is available from braketech, $219.95US.  RADIAL PUMP MASTER-CYLINDERS | ||
| Rick_a |
I've ridden other bikes with radial master cylinders. There's generally a bit more feel and a little less effort...especially in threshold braking...than the standard brake systems. | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
I rode a Duc 848 last week, which admittedly also has twin discs, but the brakes were outstanding, lots of initial bite which I like. I jumped back on the X1 and it felt like it had no brakes for the first few minutes! I have a Ferodo rotor and pads now, wondering whether an upgraded master cylinder will help. What other brake upgrades are available while sticking with a single rotor? I guess a caliper rebuild probably wouldn't hurt too. | ||
| F_skinner |
Has anybody tried a radial master cylinder on a tuber with single rotor/caliper? Yes   This is on a 96 S2T. The bars had to be changed for it to fit the HD diameter (1 inch) bars. I would say it is mildly better than stock however, I am not an aggressive rider so maybe a better rider would get more benefit from it. Frank | ||
| Ratbuell |
Frank - what's the switch housing? I've never seen "engine stop" and "start" stickers on a Buell....but otherwise they look like my 98 S1W housings/buttons. I'm cornfuzed... | ||
| F_skinner |
No idea. It was on the bike when I picked it up. This is number 240 of 398 from MT. | ||
| 80rs427 |
Those are '96 S1 switch housings. The '96 came with words, then Buell switched to symbols for '97 & '98. They are identical except for the lettering. | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
Thanks Frank. Any idea what size the master cylinder is? I'm not an overly aggressive rider either, but I like powerful brakes. | ||
| F_skinner |
I have no idea what the displacement is. Here are some pics.     | ||
| Littlebuggles |
I think Al (A.S.B.) stocks them for XB's and maybe tubers too, he's prolly a good source for info. | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
Frank - that's actually an axial m/c, the radial ones have the piston perpendicular to the handlebar. Looks like a nice aftermarket Nissin one though  Yep, I've been searching through some threads and Al does stock them for XB's, still debatable about the advantages, but I'm thinking I might give one a try | ||
| The_italian_job |
Lemon said right, it's an axial, so no difference with the stock master, maybe slightly better, but you would def feel the difference with a radial. I'll go with it on my next step on my S1: double front brake system, radial master cylinder from a 1098 (Brembo) and double axial Nissin 6 piston calipers from MV Agusta Brutale (I have a bunch of parts left over from my old Bruty I will adjust for the S1). | ||
| F_skinner |
You guys know best. This thing was on the bike when I picked it up. I sure do not like the looks of it and thought maybe he fabbed it himself. I look forward to seeing what you guys do! Frank | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
I've been doing a bit of digging, lots of variations of master cylinders, and lots of opinions! From what I know so far the equivalent radial m/c is usually/generally one size bigger than an axial unit due to the different pivot locations of the lever. e.g. You would usually use a 19mm Brembo radial m/c to replace an older 16mm (5/8") axial m/c. To make it more interesting some companies offer units with two pivot positions for different leverage ratios. In general it seems that Buell are conservative in sizing the standard front m/c's and tend to use smaller a model than other bikes for a similar setup, ie a setup with more lever travel, less bite, more modulation. Can anyone think of another brand that sell a bike standard with a single 6-piston or 8-piston caliper? |
