As the title suggests I have recently returned form the wreckers and obtained replacement master brake and clutch cylinders. The ones that came with the bike when purchased (pictured below) are not in great shape. The level windows are broken, the screw heads are stripped and they generally suck at doing what they're supposed too do.
I managed to get replacements for both of them, however they look about the same as the ones I originally had, LOOK being the key word here. I was assured that they are fully functional, but that will be put to the test next time I'm up in Muchea working on the bike. With some scrubbing though they will look like new. They're also a much better place to start then what I originally had.
The only thing that concerns me is that the brake cylinder is off of a CB250. After discussion with the guys there, we felt this was the right choice as they did not have one straight off a VT250F, the clutch cylinder however is off a VT250F. Luckily if it doesn't fit I can bring it straight back to them and get a refund. Really love the service at Two Wheel Wreckers and I'm actually going to make a permanent link on this blog for anyone who's interested.
"the new parts... which are old"
Final thoughts, as Luke was looking for the parts I glanced upward and what did I see? Well that would be a VT250FII front upper fairing just hanging from the ceiling. When work begins on Red I'm pretty sure I know where I'll go if I need another one.
"this one even has the strips on top that mine lacks"
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