not cheese and crackers, a pole and ky jelly.... somebody getting screwed. lol.

 

Ok, That was funny!

 

At 700 bucks there ain't no ky being handed out, just the pole

 

Looks very nice Bradn, IMHO, chrome controls add a great aesthetic to the bike.

 

Thanks, 68 XLCH.

But I am going to have to stop with the chrome up on the bars, as I know the point will come that I'm cursing all of that cool chrome as I'm blinded from the sun reflecting off of it. Looks cool sitting in the garage, though!

 

You can never have too much shiny stuff on the handlebars.

 

Well, the parts were taken off and they are now at the chrome shop until January 22nd. It was a little tougher than I thought. When I got to the chrome shop, I had to disassemble the master cylinders which was a little fiddly. I am going to have the finished part pressure tested and if needed, I will do a rebuild of the unit. I am pretty sure that I didn't rip any of the plastic parts. At any rate, I am way ahead of the game with only a bill of 160 bucks plus my time. Even if I have to get the unit completely rebuilt, I am not going to be anywhere near that 700 bucks that Harley wants for a for a pair done in chrome.

 

Pay very close attention to the bores on both mc's , chrome likes to bead up around edges of holes like that and can cause fit up or roughness issues. Try the puck or plunger without the rubber cup first to make sure it moves freely still. Also inspect inside the reservoir with a magnifying glass, there's a couple small ports on the bottom that tend collect crap during the during chroming process and plug up, very easy to miss and it'll drive you nuts chasing why they won't bleed or pump up. I have a small set of jet drills I use to clean them but a steady hand and stealing the old ladies sewing needles kit you can get by cleaning with those

 

I do have some concerns for the piston inside the casing. I didn't get that out. That is why I am thinking I am going to have to rebuild the unit possibly. I will see when I get it back.

 

Call the chrome shop and put a hold on doing the job till you get that piston out, it gets chromed it's permanent. You need an air compressor to blow into the outlet port to pop that puppy out , wrap a rag around the end pretty good to blow it into.