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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 11:04 - 25 Jan 2026    Post subject: Small bike with a remote reservoir front master cylinder? Reply with quote

I'm looking to replace the front m/c on my Enfield bullet special. The tuono one I have displaces too much volume for a single calliper making the lever action very stiff. I'm also thinkig it would do a great job on the 6-pots on my VFR.

Looking for a bike with a single disc up front (or dinky little brakes) and a master cylinder with a remote reservoir so I can find one at a breakers.

Has to be a remote because there is a fair bit of other stuff to cram onto the handlebars, there isn't really room for a built-in reservoir.
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 21:45 - 05 Feb 2026    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aprilia RS125 seems to be a decent bet... but whether or not you'll find one, maybe an RSV4 125?
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PostPosted: 23:36 - 05 Feb 2026    Post subject: Reply with quote

I found an RS125 one after trawling through ebay used master cylinders looking at pictures. It's a bit shonky but it was also cheap. I'm pretty sure those brembo ones take a generic brembo seal kit.

It was cheap enough that I can check if it fits and if it's too far gone, I can get a better one and it was worth the price for the spare lever.
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