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What MC can be used and keep the F4i Lever?

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Old 08-19-2008, 09:19 AM
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Default What MC can be used and keep the F4i Lever?

Like the title says I want to go to the radial master but have shortie pazzo's and dont want to buy a new lever. I havce searched but cant get a definite anwser. Someone help me. Thank you
 
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Default RE: What MC can be used and keep the F4i Lever?

That is something you are probably going to have to try for yourself. Can you be more specific in what you are doing with your bike. Which master cylinder are you looking at getting? A good trick is to check with pazzo (nice levers) and see if the part numbers are the same for the MC you are going to versus the one you have. If they are different chances are it won't work, or at least work well.
 
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Old 08-19-2008, 10:27 AM
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Default RE: What MC can be used and keep the F4i Lever?

or....you could trade me straight up your pazzos for my stock levers, then you wont feel so bad if they dont fit the new master cylinder...
 
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Old 08-19-2008, 10:30 AM
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Haha I think I will hold onto the Pazzo's... But I just want the pee cup master b/c the stocker is such a pain to service. So with that said it doesnt matter which one I use I don't care just as long as I can keep the pazzo lever. Thanks
 
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Old 08-19-2008, 10:32 AM
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Default RE: What MC can be used and keep the F4i Lever?

Yeah, I'd recommend a reverse part# search.
FWIW- the stock brake lever for F4i shares the same part# for VTR100F, F4, VFR800, CB600F. Part # is 53170-MBW-006
I'd be willing to bet that you could use the Pazzo with any of those MCs. If it comes to it, you could always sell your Pazzo on eBay and get the MC that you really want.
Good Luck.
 
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Old 08-19-2008, 12:08 PM
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Pretty sure no radial MC will work with the f4i lever. Just bite the bullet and hopefully the levers for a good price.
 
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Lots of folks are doing the 900/929/954 MC. I went that way and found that the 600rr/1000rr lever is a match. I haven't ridden with the new brake system yet, but most people like it.
 
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Does anyone know if Tahoe used the F4i lever with the GSXR MC swap? Tahoe?
 
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Default RE: What MC can be used and keep the F4i Lever?

So is the MC and lever (from wtv i decide) just a direct swap bolt on just switch brake lines and brake switch? What fits the best for the f4i because i honest to god hate the feel of having to squeeze a bit for anything to happen.
 
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So is the MC and lever (from wtv i decide) just a direct swap bolt on just switch brake lines and brake switch? What fits the best for the f4i because i honest to god hate the feel of having to squeeze a bit for anything to happen.
What you're describing sounds like air in the system. Have you bled lately?

I changed my MC because of inconsistency, but the brakes were otherwise Tiz-ight. I took them off and I'm mad cause I think my problem was a stuck caliper the whole time. It will be posted for sale soon.
 

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