I enjoy doing this work and learning, but in retrospect, I'm guessing it would have been about the same cost to just buy a newer bike at current inflated prices. I don't want to add up all the parts and cost. Nevermind the labor hours...
I find that even when I fail, I learned and had something positive come from it.
That's because sometimes we need to learn lessons, like to respect the quiet but super powerful machines, like hydraulic presses. At least you did it on a cheap bike and not something like the Evo.Except GixxerJasen's KTM, I got rid of it before I went crazy on it.
Thanks, that sounds like simple solution.You can possibly add a pressure switch. I picked up a used S model brake master cylinder and swapped with my E model to get a good brake switch and make it street legal. I'd recommend going this route, there are plenty of these pretty cheap on ebay, just make sure it has the switch mounted to it.
You will have some difficulty with wiring however as the E model doesn't have the connections for the lights or switches. After a lot of work, I ended up buying a nearly new S model wiring harness and rewiring the entire bike.
All brake master cylinders are not created equal. A smaller piston will require more travel and have more feedback. A larger piston will use less travel and have a harder feel. Be careful of what you buy.Thanks for the suggestions. Now that I have looked, there are many options available on Ebay. I just have to be sure that I get a front brake system that has a switch on it.
Did you go OEM for seals?I just did mine- hope I didn't screw it up!
I've been waiting on stem bearings to remount the forks