Starting over with this bike, there are people that could build one that looks almost stock that would smash what he built on the track.
Be pretty sketchy to run out of brake and clutch fluid at the same time.
1984 Honda HONDA VF700S SABRE CAFE
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Maybe, but in a system where fluid is being pushed in and out of a nonairtight reservoir I can't see a system where you would purposefully place the reservoir below the MC.You can position it below the level of the MC's - you just need to make sure you get the air out of the lines first up.
Come on - flame me for this
Bubbles form even in an airtight system with changes in pressure. It's called cavitation.
placing the reservoir below the master means the bubbles formed remain in the system.
am I wrong?
I'm not going to flame anyone :/ but I will offer this for your consideration; here is a diagram of a convention (atmosphere vented) hydraulic disc brake system, what would happen if you turned it upside down and attempted to operate it? Hint: the white area above the brake fluid in the reservoir is air at atmospheric pressure, anything more than that pressure would cause the brakes to apply, anything less would cause the pads to retract.
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Thanks guys for all the interest. I'm afraid to say this because I know what will probably follow... but... if all that's got everyone's panties in a bunch is a brake reservoir hose and front fender (which I intentionally did) I am very pleased. Building any type of vehicle on 2 or 4 wheels is a tricky thing. You can follow the crowd or strive to be 1 of 1. Some will like, a lot will hate but at the end of the day it was a pleasure on my part.
I know this ain't the off the shelf traditional cafe style, but more like a sport/cafe. It's always tuff chopping a true survivor apart, but there's 1000s left out there for the purist, after all, this is a "custom" cafe site not a purist site.
Bike was hand crafted with a purpose. Improved braking, improved steering, improved suspension, improved speed, awesome sounding with 21st century technology. Bike is also 75lbs lighter than stock, surely not worried about intentionally running one reservoir and a hose for the clutch and brakes. She is nimble, quick and easy on the eyes.
I get it though, everyone has their own opinion
6 speeds and the 700cc's still screams Honda out the pipes
I know this ain't the off the shelf traditional cafe style, but more like a sport/cafe. It's always tuff chopping a true survivor apart, but there's 1000s left out there for the purist, after all, this is a "custom" cafe site not a purist site.
Bike was hand crafted with a purpose. Improved braking, improved steering, improved suspension, improved speed, awesome sounding with 21st century technology. Bike is also 75lbs lighter than stock, surely not worried about intentionally running one reservoir and a hose for the clutch and brakes. She is nimble, quick and easy on the eyes.
I get it though, everyone has their own opinion
6 speeds and the 700cc's still screams Honda out the pipes
I get the I built it for myself and I like it that way theory, but how much do you figure you increased the selling price by leaving it with no front fender?
I do this for fun, there's an ass for every seat, I'm sure if someone is that scared to not have a fender, he or she can request one
Steel, glass, carbon. Anything is possible
Less = More :+1:
Steel, glass, carbon. Anything is possible
Less = More :+1:
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