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Posted by Bucko
 - February 23, 2020, 13:47:52 PM

Lots of OEM used ones on eBay for cheap (may not be black though).  But are you sure you really need one.  These brakes (like all brakes) can be challenging to effectively bleed (i.e. get all the air out) at the best of times.

Posted by drifter-paul
 - February 23, 2020, 04:53:26 AM

Bucko/Chief,

Again a wealth of knowledge (I love this forum) - don't know why I thought the Drifter bars were oversize.

Following your advice, and checking more microfiche, it appears (Ron Ayers) that from Drifter 2001 the Classic part is substituted(as you say Bucko, different finish).

At the US price $345 plus shipping plus exchange rate plus GST, I will start looking for after market here - at least the range will be larger than I was expecting.

Thanks Guys

Posted by chief
 - February 23, 2020, 02:08:39 AM

ALL Vulcan 800,900, 1500, 1600 and 2000 have 1 inch. A couple of the 1700's had 1-1/4 (Voyager and Vaguero ). Most bikes have one inch, a few have 7/8 and fewer still have 1-1/4.

Posted by Bucko
 - February 23, 2020, 01:19:57 AM
Quote from: drifter-paul on February 22, 2020, 22:44:00 PM

Are the 2001 onwards Drifters, 3/4" ? The part is listed as fitting 1999/2000 for 800 & 1500 cc only.

They all have 1" bars.  The part numbers are different because M/Cs were black on the 99/00 and 'clear' on later models but are likely the same unit except for colour.
Posted by drifter-paul
 - February 22, 2020, 22:44:00 PM

Time for a new Master cylinder for my  '99 1500.

After replacing master piston kit, and a new hydraulic hose, I have bled, reverse syringe pumped, gravity (calipers/ bleed nipple at highest point) bled, pressure bled and can get it to work off the m/c. But it won't on the m/c !!!

Neither Ron Ayers or Partzilla  or Japan have the unit.

Who has had an alternative ? Harley ? The 1" handlebars restrict the choices available.

Are the 2001 onwards Drifters, 3/4" ? The part is listed as fitting 1999/2000 for 800 & 1500 cc only.

Thanks

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