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FAZER 8 Master Cylinder with R1 Calipers

Started by eeshed, July 24, 2013, 01:29:40 PM

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eeshed

July 24, 2013, 01:29:40 PM
My 1985 FJ1100 is going to have a new 89+ FJ1200 forks (with RPM's valves), FZR 88 rim, Arashi disks, new SS lines, and R1 Blue Dot calipers. What about the master cylinder? Would it be worth updating the master cylinder? I went to a Yamaha shop and looked at the various levers, and the FAZER8 has a metal oil reservoir that is similar to the FJ's. I personally don't like the looks of the plastic cup on the R1 style.

1)   Would updating the master cylinder make sense?
2)   Would the FAZER 8 cylinder work for my bike with the modifications listed?

Thanks,

Eyal

RichBaker

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July 24, 2013, 07:16:58 PM
It should work....
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FJmonkey

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July 24, 2013, 07:21:49 PM
I did the same upgrade you are doing, I stayed with the same size MC, the lever feels stiffer and I like it. The HH pads grab so well I will never need more than 2 fingers to lock up at any speed. Others have switched over to 14mm masters and the lever pull is easier, stopping power is still awesome. Just different lever feel.
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Klavdy

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July 26, 2013, 08:00:55 AM
Lots of Yamahas used the "Blue" spot callipers, sometimes the spots are "Gold"

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fj1289

#4
July 26, 2013, 09:30:57 AM
Klavdy - can you bring a couple of those in your luggage next time over?!  That looks like a crazy fun stablemate for the FJs...

RichBaker

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July 30, 2013, 12:14:22 AM
No kidding.... That looks like a hoot!!!  TDR 250
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fj11.5

#6
July 30, 2013, 06:00:00 PM
They look better than the tdm
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

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( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
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