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May 17th, 2006, 11:58 AM
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| master cylinder
Hi, Can anyone tell me where I can get an OEM front master cylinder for a 1979 FXE, or inform me of a way to clean the one I have.The one I have leaked so I installed a rebuild kit.now the piston won't retract.It was very scummy inside. thanks,Bernie | 
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May 17th, 2006, 06:51 PM
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| are you looking for an original oem or a copy....they are both out there. a swap meet or ebay for an original in the box cylinder....or try direct parts for a copy of the original.
chuck
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May 17th, 2006, 08:57 PM
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| A Rebuild, Or Just Order A New One, Oem, Is More Than Likely More $$$ | |
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May 18th, 2006, 03:58 AM
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| I don't mind if it's a copy as long as it's black.Is it possible to hone these things out? | |
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May 18th, 2006, 10:39 AM
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| in your original post, i thought you had already rebuilt the cyl. yes they need to be honed when rebuilding, yes they need to be cleaned real good when rebuilding. make sure all the passage ways are clean!!! be sure to install all the new rubbers and springs. have fun with it and if ya still have a prob. just ask!!! 
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May 18th, 2006, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Bernie Blouin I don't mind if it's a copy as long as it's black.Is it possible to hone these things out? | I don't remember the OE as being black to begin with. A little cleaning and some good paint would do it though.
Depending on how pitted the bore is, you may be able to use a rebuild kit after using a slave / wheel cylinder hone. Since it is a Wagner and they are pretty generic looking, you can get an OE Wagner or an aftermarket one.
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May 20th, 2006, 04:49 PM
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| New Problem 79fxe
  I honed out the cyclinder and everything went well, I have a good pedal after I bled it all out,and no leaks. Now I have a new problem.When I hit the start button the engine will turn over about a half turn and then I lose all power ( main breaker trips ) after 10seconds the power will return ( main breaker clicks back on) When I use a screw driver to jump the main breaker the bike starts right up until I remove the screw driver then I lose all power again.I replaced the main breaker,the starter relay,installed a new battery and cleaned all grounds....any Ideas????thanks ,Bernie | |
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May 20th, 2006, 06:21 PM
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| are you using the correct size breaker as specified in your service manual??? if all else works, it seems it may be a bit to small......
chuck
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May 20th, 2006, 06:42 PM
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| Hi Chuck, I istalled a brand new 30amp main breaker | |
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May 20th, 2006, 07:51 PM
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| i think you have a "hot" wire in the start/run circuit going to a ground. i would look between the relay and starter, then back track to the button. the wiring diagram should help here. the small wire on the solonoid COULD be grounded, but probably not, as the bike starts.
chuck
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"FLAGS AND HANDLEBARS SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE GROUND"
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." We plan to meet next week to talk about planning a strategy session to discuss the next step towards forming a consensus to start the development of the rough draft for the implementation of our intention to develop a plan. | |
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May 22nd, 2006, 04:19 AM
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| Hi, As it turns out there was a pichined wire in the starter switch houseing on the handlebar. thanks,Bernie | |
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