Re: Horn Dawg Brake Reservoir Mod

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Maybe we can get a talented member to machine a few, something nice 
>out of billet that maybe is notched top and bottom for the later 
>models that have the reservoir mounted in that notch on the bar??


Erik



>Well aparantly Gary is a believer now.  I had Jimmy bleed my brakes
>previously which provided marginal improvement.  I didn't bleed the brakes
>after elevating the reservoir.  I just took it out and rode it.  After a
>couple of stops the improvement worked.
>
>Still it's a whole lot cheaper than a $250 master cylinder.
>Zac
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: <StrangeC@xxxxxxx>
>To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 1:57 PM
>Subject: Horn Dawg Brake Resovior Mod
>
>
> > Joe Zaccaria,
> > I saw your bike at Mania and asked Jimmy who was infringing on my patent!
> > Just kidding. The brake resovior mod Motorcycle Mania told you about was
>my
> > idea. I had them make me a bracket similar to the Daytona one. Gary didn't
> > believe it would work, but Jimmy did it for me and as you have seen it
>works
> > pretty well. I simply got the idea by comparing the ST and Daytona systems
> > and that was one of the few differences I decided to start with in
>changing.
> > A simple solution that fixes the preoblem nicely. I also use Valvoline
> > Synthetic Fluid, Speed Bleeders with Teflon tape, and a Mity Vac to bleed
> > the brakes. I haven't had the brakes go soft since.
> >
> > Rick Paukert
> > TSRA Horn Dawg
> > HSTA South Texas State Director
> >
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