Recent content by kerryb

I'm curious if your trouble was similar to mine even though it was non-oem parts. The piston(oem honda) was too long, so the return port was never open. Pump the brakes 10 times and they will be locked up. I shortened the piston and am still using that Mc (oem honda). I wrote a thread about...

Before you give up on a master cylinder, try priming the master with your thumb over the outlet. Open the hole when lever is going in, close the hole when releasing the lever. This will pull fluid from the reservoir into the piston bore, when it builds pressure, reconnect the hoses and bleed...

Haven't seen that one yet. If you suspect one of your suppliers, maybe collect a sample in a clean container to check for moisture.

I notice you didn't mention tying down the handle yet. It is the final important component when I bleed honda brakes. When you're done bleeding, put the bike on the sidestand, position the bars so the brake master so it's at it's highest point, and strap the lever down to a 1/2" thick spacer...

That scraping could be caliper piston not moving far enough...or something in the mounting setup. Is the rotor close to centered in the caliper? Is the caliper crooked compared to the disc? I have that problem with the rear brake on my harley. They/we can't figure it out so I'm good at...

First thing I did to prove my theory was measure the distance the return port needs to be open. Then measure how much room the piston takes up. I found the piston still covered the port when in the retracted position.. I think I took more pics, I'll look. Yup, here's the link...

I suggest you get a factory (oem) manual for your year, it will have the correct diagram. Then a book on basic electronics to learn the symbols. If any additions have been made to your harness, removing those first will help. No, you're not allowed to used "scotchloks!, get proper parts from...

Getting up off the floor is the hard part! Lying down is nice 'cause my floor is heated, but the risk of a nap is always present. To get the centerstand down with this wheel vise, requires strapping down the front to jack up the back, then the stand goes down.

Yes, you can centerstand on a HF lift, but... if you have a wheel vise that prevents forward motion, a jack is needed to get the centerstand down. (It's outside in the driveway to do a little sandblasting on the frame )

Well done! You do nicework.

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your carb conversion. Joedrum is our resident single carb guru.

Well I shoveled a path to the workshop and turned the heat up. Time to get back on my cafe project. No, not the wing, but the 82 cb650sc that's been modified and experimented on for the last three years. Maybe this year it will get ridden

Yup, brakes are my least favorite job due to the fluid ending up everywhere it shouldn't be!

Two things I've noticed while swearing at the new master cylinder... 1. Sometimes I have to remove the line to the MC and put my thumb over the outlet to prime the master cylinder. 2. I use the compressor from an air conditioner or refrigerator as a vaccuum pump attached to the bleeder with a...

Glad to hear you survived! That was a horrible crash. Just noticed you're near me in Palm Coast (when I'm down there).