There are people who think it’s OK as long as the part is installed and working, and people who don’t. . . .
Is it me? Or am I overthinking it?
Here’s the reality: it’s not that simple.
You don’t know until you try it? Almost every time (100%).
People often bring information they picked up online, seeming pleased about it (ﾟДﾟ).
Most of the time it’s case-by-case, and the effort involved isn’t visible in the end result.
It varies greatly depending on whether you have a clip-on or separate handlebar setup.
With clip-ons, you need to check for contact with the tank. With separate bars, you check for contact with the fairing and brackets. You have to verify that turning the handlebars left and right causes no problems, and whether the lever height is adjustable.
The struggles stay hidden, not easily revealed.
After all the trouble you’ve gone through, you’re not about to easily share it. . . . That’s just human nature.
On the flip side, this kind of power move might be something you can’t write about or photograph.
When you only know the end result, naturally you want to think it works just like OEM, with no issues. But I’m reminded daily that the world isn’t that simple.
For example, a bike fitted with beefy forks.
Tight steering angle with handlebars that are too low. The balance between looks and function is really difficult (‘;’).
So what actually happened? (Installation)
What was really innovative about this radial master was that the outlet comes out sideways.
Holding it in your hands, you feel it’s a wonderful master that can be adapted to just about any bike.
The problem is the brake switch lever layout.
It’s positioned closest to the brake hose outlet and obstructs the layout.
If you’re the type who thinks it’s fine as long as the brake hose is connected, there’s no problem. But if you’re someone who cares about brake hose routing, it might be a bit tricky.
My unit shows signs of trial and error.
I cut off the hose retainer (turned out unnecessary). In the end, using a double banjo bolt with a spacer to clear the brake lever arm felt the best.
If you use this master without modification, the hose points straight down, resulting in a very cramped layout.
The master feel is truly radial (ﾟДﾟ).
The feel in use is very GOOD (ﾟДﾟ).
I’ve always liked Yamaha’s semi-radial masters and adapted them often; this time it’s truly a radial feel.
I used a MOS27-30 caliper. Even with the lever at its most forward position, it feels a bit far, so I’d like to do something about that.
I think a 30-34 Brembo would feel more gripping and better.
The included tank mount orientation seemed geared toward separate bars, which wasn’t my preference, so I ended up not using it.
You can’t really feel what works until you try it, and straight bolt-on rarely happens.
Maybe this kind of problem-solving is part of the fun, but . . . (for customers it means extra cost).
It’s a good part, but I got the impression there are some concerns (*’ω’*).
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