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Started by GT @ oh., February 21, 2007, 02:35:40 PM

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GT @ oh.

February 21, 2007, 02:35:40 PM Last Edit: February 21, 2007, 04:22:53 PM by GT @ oh.
What thickness brake sightglass should I get I know its 16mm ......but thickness they come in .8,1,2mm

h2olawyer

#1
February 21, 2007, 03:03:08 PM
Which sightglass - brake fluid or oil?

H2O
If you have an accident on a motorcycle, it's always your fault. Tough call, but it has to be that way. You're in the right, and dead -on a bike. The principle is not to have any accident. If you're involved in an an accident, it's because you did not anticipate. Then, by default, you failed.

Night Vision

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February 21, 2007, 08:35:42 PM Last Edit: February 21, 2007, 08:56:21 PM by Night Vision
GT @OH... if I had a choice, I'd get the thickest (2mm)
the sightglass fits into a recess. worse case scenario would be that it stuck out a mm. The chewy ones I've pried out were pretty thick, probably be cause they swelled  :P

what are you looking at? crystal? plastic?
mineral crystals aren't cheap. what kind a price you looking at because I may be interested in splitting costs or something for a couple 2 or 3

huh... guess they are cheaper now... saw some mineral crystals on ebay for $2 + $1.50 shipping... not bad... When I was looking before, they were lots more than that
if it ain't worth doing it the hard way....
it ain't worth doing it at all - Man Law
;D


if it ain't broke..... take it apart and find out why


don't give up.... don't ever give up - Jimmy Valvano

h2olawyer

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February 21, 2007, 08:50:47 PM Last Edit: February 21, 2007, 09:08:46 PM by h2olawyer
There were some master cylinder glass kits available on eBay a while ago.  Around $10 for 2 as I recall.  Lucky may know how to contact the guy.

EDIT:  Just did an eBay search & couldn't find them.  I got a sapphire glass watch crystal from a local watchmaker.  Unfortunately, the watch shop recently closed & the watchmaker moved away.  Sapphire crystals are more scratch & shatter resistant than mineral glass.  They're also fairly expensive.  (figure on $30 - $50 US)  The mineral glass crystals are inexpensive.

H2O
If you have an accident on a motorcycle, it's always your fault. Tough call, but it has to be that way. You're in the right, and dead -on a bike. The principle is not to have any accident. If you're involved in an an accident, it's because you did not anticipate. Then, by default, you failed.

Night Vision

#4
February 21, 2007, 08:52:14 PM
yeah, I just looked and edited... they are pretty cheap now
if it ain't worth doing it the hard way....
it ain't worth doing it at all - Man Law
;D


if it ain't broke..... take it apart and find out why


don't give up.... don't ever give up - Jimmy Valvano

GT @ oh.

#5
February 22, 2007, 12:27:54 PM
I was quoted 99 cents for thinner two and $2 for 2mm I'll call to see want type and get back with you's

GT @ oh.

#6
February 22, 2007, 03:35:00 PM
The guy says they are tempered glass..... and the only other thing available is the sapphire.Let me know if anyone needs any I will be going to pick mine up before spring hits. This place apparently supplies to watchmakers that must be why he is so cheap.......and close which is good

ps2/bikevision

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February 22, 2007, 05:14:55 PM Last Edit: February 22, 2007, 05:18:03 PM by ps2
for those of you looking for sight glass contact billycarrjr@earthlink.net tell him you are with the ROV and you want to know if he has any sight glasses left. he is the guy that was selling them on ebay. he will give ROV members a special price of $10. i have ordered from him in the past. in fact this reminds me i need to put the new sight glass in the bike. now if i can only remember where i put them.

i just found the email from when i orderd from him:
QuoteJames,
  I can cover you. The kit comes with 2 lenses (16.7mm) and stainless steel allen screws. $10.00 to ROV members direct. My Paypal is billycarrjr@earthlink.net. Please include a note with your make/model/year so I can get the right lenses out. If you want to see what the kit is look here - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4616714219&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT. Note that if you choose to buy it thru ebay it is $13.50 shipped. I gotta pay the fees.
Thanks,
Billy

reckon

#8
February 22, 2007, 06:40:56 PM
if this gets to be a problem, I believe PETG will work (it's a very clear polyethylene) I know they pack brake fluid in PET containers, so I stuck a small piece in a glass jar full of brake fluid to test it.

again, this is just in case the supply gets low, or you don't want to shell out $40 for a piece of crystal the size of a dime.  (the piece would cost .25 cents, and be about a dollar after machining)
"if it's stupid but it works, it's no longer stupid"

Night Vision

#9
February 22, 2007, 09:25:39 PM
has anybody installed a kit from the "billy" eBay deal for 2 for $10?
I can get ss screws anytime I want and don't need a package deal. I would rather have "glass"

PS2's email says 16.7mm?

if that's the case, I can probably get 2mm x 16.7mm flat with beveled edge mineral crystals for $3.50 each including shipping... $2 each. $1.50 shipping. But I'd have to check if they have 16.7mm. they didn't have 16mm.


anyone sure 16mm? 16.7mm?
if it ain't worth doing it the hard way....
it ain't worth doing it at all - Man Law
;D


if it ain't broke..... take it apart and find out why


don't give up.... don't ever give up - Jimmy Valvano

Lucky

#10
February 22, 2007, 09:58:16 PM
I installed Billys kit from Ebay.  got one when they first came out. $22 for one with the screws. ouch! i shoulda waited, but mine was weeping, & it was worth it at the time.  gotta say i think it's great! took a couple of trys not to overdo the black sillycone, but it looks good now!

--Lucky
1982/3 XZ550 Touring Vison, Gold on Black

Kevin

#11
February 22, 2007, 11:14:44 PM
I've installed 4 of billy carr's sight glass using clear silicone. Easy job, they look good.

Tiger

#12
February 23, 2007, 06:06:51 AM
8) Pleased this has come up as I lost all my personal info' when my computer crashed several month's ago... ::) I used one of  billycarrjr@earthlink.net kit's on "The Mistress" at last year's spring rebuild. Pleased that he supplied two as I broke one... :o...Don't ask !!! I will now be buying from him again for "The Canadian". Well worth the small outlay.

                             8).......TIGER....... 8)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA lets go again baby !!!!!!

'82 Vision, Pearl Orange finish, lots of up-grades!!!

MotorPlow

#13
February 28, 2007, 08:19:47 PM
I installed Billy Carr's Sight Glass. Here are my results:

http://motorplow.blogspot.com/2006/03/master-cylinder-sight-glass.html

Night Vision

#14
February 28, 2007, 09:03:20 PM
I put a 16mm plastic watch lens in mine...my sealant skills were comparable...
it cracked shortly afterwards...painted over it temporarily

gonna try 2mm mineral crystal this time... thanks for the "one shot warning"
the 16.7mm will be a tight fit
if it ain't worth doing it the hard way....
it ain't worth doing it at all - Man Law
;D


if it ain't broke..... take it apart and find out why


don't give up.... don't ever give up - Jimmy Valvano

Cdnlouie

#15
March 01, 2007, 01:17:48 PM
Hey Tiger,

Put me down for one of those brake reservoir sightglass kits when you decide to order and I will pick it up from you.

Thanks  ;)

Louie

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