Triumphrat

sherbs · 02-13-2010, 05:04 PM

Hello All, I am looking to replace my plastic Dixie Cup handlebar mounted front disc reservoir. Ideas on maker/seller of a metal replacement. Thanks

Forchetto · 02-13-2010, 05:15 PM

Triumph dealers market their own billet alloy reservoir. Top quality and the cost is not too bad, around £35 in the UK. Around $79 dollars on this site, where there is a very clear and large photo of it as well.

Slinky · 02-13-2010, 05:17 PM

They look so wrong don't they?
I am looking out for an earlier Hinckly Bonneville master cylinder.

sherbs · 02-13-2010, 05:20 PM

Well that was easy, Thanks! Any other possibles?

Slinky · 02-13-2010, 05:30 PM

If you are looking to replace the master cylinder, not just the reservoir, you are restricted by the small bore size.

The Bonneville uses an 11mm master cylinder. The only other bike that I know of that uses 11mm is the single disc triples.

Most Japanese bikes with a single disc use a 1/2" bore, so that rules them out. Probably a lot of smaller bikes and scooters use 11mm.

sherbs · 02-13-2010, 05:44 PM

Maybe a email or two to the parts yards may turn up a early Hinckly set up. Was 09 their first year of the Dixie Cup?

Slinky · 02-13-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherbs

Maybe a email or two to the parts yards may turn up a early Hinckly set up. Was 09 their first year of the Dixie Cup?

Not too sure, but I think it was.

sherbs · 02-13-2010, 06:19 PM

I think there is someone making a oval shaped reservoir but can not find it?

Forchetto · 02-13-2010, 07:39 PM

British Customs also have a solid alloy one that fits directly on to the master cylinder, no little hose connecting it. You can see it here.

It's very small and rather neat at $109.

sherbs · 02-13-2010, 07:52 PM

I think the one that British Customs offers is the best so far. I have their mufflers, their offerings are high quality.