dude99
XS400 Member
So I've ridden and worked on a number of 400cc bikes over the years but I just picked up my first 1984 Yamaha XS400. I picked her up for $270 not running and without registration. The registration doesn't bother me as I've jumped through the hoops before with a couple previous projects, and with an initial carb clean got her running the other day but I think I'll need to clean them again as its not hitting on both cylinders equally yet.
The biggest issue however, and the one that this lengthy post is pertaining to, is that its missing the front brake master cylinder. My first thought was to hit up my local bike wrecker and pick one up, but since anything I pick up there would likely need a rebuild, I decided to see what aftermarket options were out there and came across this MC on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Front-Hydraul...8&qid=1373912793&sr=1-1&keywords=xs400+master
The only reason I haven't ordered this yet is because it says it ships from china. Which with brake components makes me slightly nervous. So I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this particular MC or if there is another reasonably priced alternative that they would recommend.
The biggest issue however, and the one that this lengthy post is pertaining to, is that its missing the front brake master cylinder. My first thought was to hit up my local bike wrecker and pick one up, but since anything I pick up there would likely need a rebuild, I decided to see what aftermarket options were out there and came across this MC on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Front-Hydraul...8&qid=1373912793&sr=1-1&keywords=xs400+master
The only reason I haven't ordered this yet is because it says it ships from china. Which with brake components makes me slightly nervous. So I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this particular MC or if there is another reasonably priced alternative that they would recommend.
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