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Old 03-12-2015, 02:15 PM
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My shovel came with a set of Thunder Heart forward controls on it and a little while ago they started leaking from the plunger.
I was told by the Thunder Heart rep that a Kelsey Hayes rebuild kit would fix it so I ordered it, rebuilt them and within 40 or so miles it started leaking again. Apparently they don't make this particular master cylinder anymore so I'm kind of stuck.
Either I need to order a new set of controls, or try to retrofit a different master cylinder to the bike. I want to get back on the road as soon as possible seeing as how the weather is finally getting nice around here.
Anyone have any suggestions?








 
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Old 03-13-2015, 03:11 AM
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Looks like an actual Kelsey Hayes master cylinder would bolt right up...the bolts would not be hidden and the brake line would be on front...no big deal.
 
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take it back apart and check your re-work. Clean all the parts with alcohol and blow dry before re-assembling. You should be able to find the little piece if rubbish causing the leak. You might need to polish the internals; use 400-800 grit crocus cloth, then the alcohol to rinse it.
 
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Originally Posted by SeaZund
take it back apart and check your re-work. Clean all the parts with alcohol and blow dry before re-assembling. You should be able to find the little piece if rubbish causing the leak. You might need to polish the internals; use 400-800 grit crocus cloth, then the alcohol to rinse it.
Or a cleaning kit for a Shotgun...I think I used 20 Gauge...Spin the Brush then the Jag, with a Power screwdriver...
 
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