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82 xj550 brake master reservoir question

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by tuba6869, Aug 18, 2012.

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    Hey guys, Im looking to completly redo my xj and i want to lose the mirrors but when I do ill still have a big hole in that spot which of course is connected to the reservoir. Is there many aftermarket options that arent a million bucks? thanks
     
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    Go to the hardware store and get a plastic plug to cover the hole. Cheap and neat.
     
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    Just put a couple of bullet studs in the holes so it looks finsihed.

    [​IMG]
     
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    i never even thought of that! thanks thats like 150 saved lol
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    any idea on the size of thread it is?
     
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    M10x1.25 for the left side and M10x1.25 left hand thread for the right side.
     
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    no, but I tell ya what's a good place to look for weird stuff like that, and tons of it...any big truck stop with a decent chrome shop...

    I used to drive big trucks, and was always amazed at how much stuff they had that would be great to use on a custom bike...and cheap too...

    but even if you had to resort to just some chrome rounded head allen screws or something, Lowe's has those in lots of sizes...you'll find something that'll work.

    Here's the site that pic came from...

    http://store02.prostores.com/servlet/ca ... LET/Detail
     
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    thanks guys! nice to know theres people out there that know this stuff lol, new to the yamaha xj bikes and looking to make it real nice, will start uploading pics when it gets ready for the build!
     
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