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Replica brake master any good?

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ST1100:
Didn't know where to post this, as the item fits several models/displacements...

This replica master cylinder assy is offered almost everywhere:
http://www.ebay.at/itm/291240553549?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

DS and CMS carry an even cheaper one (note the difference with the lever bushing plate on the underside)
http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/by-part-number/partnumber_45500300000P/

Knowledgeable purists will instantly spot that its not genuine/OEM due the grooves on the reservoir casing...
Still, originals are not avail, the ones coming on the bikes (at least on mine) are in really bad shape...

How big is the vaux pas when using this replica on a project?
How good is the fitment on the bike (like is the handle in a weird angle)?
Will an OEM Honda rebuild kit fit in the future?

TIA

UK Pete:
good questions , i wonder if anyone has used one, if a honda kit fitted they would certainly be useful, but i personally prefer a secondhand honda one , there are hundreds on ebay

ST1100:

--- Quote from: UK Pete on December 19, 2015, 10:16:23 AM ---...there are hundreds on ebay...
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Well...

- threads for mirror peg knackered
- supports for lever pivot worn, bend, or even broken...
- bits of metal shaved off (crashed, bike sliding down the road...)
- casing seriously bleached
- all bolts badly corroded
- bar mounts/encirclement deformed (again crashed, handlebar bend...)

so basically what I already have on the bike, and I haven't even seen/inspected the inside/bore yet  ;)

And then there is the argument of "originality vs safety"...
One simply wants to avoid the "your brain freezes time" moment, watching parts exploding off in super-slow motion while grabbing the stopper, aiming for the safety rail in the turn-entrance there...  ;)

But also I rather lean on OEM as the desired way to go; fitments, alloys used and overall MFG quality are simply superior...

Just "nailed" a used Honda for € 46,-... hope I'm lucky having picked a decent one...

Johnwebley:
I fitted a replica front brake master cylinder from DSS

 works perfectly,looks 100% original,

if you were flying a spitfire,would you want old parts,or 100% new made ones ??

ST1100:

--- Quote from: Johnwebley on December 19, 2015, 11:23:23 AM ---...or 100% new made ones ??
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uhm... define newly made... [Made In China] embossed on them will create a discussion...  ;)

The currently at DS offered master does not have the milky white reservoir tank, so how to check fluid level w/out removing the cap...

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