Different Brake Reservoir

ChaosFromAbove · July 13th, 2010, 09:59 AM

Hey guys, have been searching the forums and can't seem to find anything about getting a new front brake reservoir (i know i've seen something somewhere) for our bikes.

I recently got clipons and noticed that the reservoir is preventing me from turning all the way. I'd like to get something like the bigger bikes have, the more cylindrical shaped ones. I don't understand why ours couldn't have just come with them from the start.

want1sobad · July 13th, 2010, 10:22 AM

we have them (as well as a rear) www.shinto-racing.com, check out the product info page. pm me for more details.

dubojr1 · July 13th, 2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

we have them (as well as a rear) www.shinto-racing.com, check out the product info page. pm me for more details.

Hey Vince.... How much are they? Front and rear?

ChaosFromAbove · July 13th, 2010, 10:35 AM

im in love with it lol...PM sent

want1sobad · July 13th, 2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dubojr1

Hey Vince.... How much are they? Front and rear?

will pm you with info once i check with paul.....

sounds like there may be a group buy opportunity here guys.....

dubojr1 · July 13th, 2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by want1sobad

will pm you with info once i check with paul.....

sounds like there may be a group buy opportunity here guys.....

I'm in at least on a rear if the price is right.

ChaosFromAbove · July 13th, 2010, 11:33 AM

im game for a group buy

want1sobad · July 13th, 2010, 12:31 PM

fellas, reservoirs are $50 a piece. will do gb for $45. kit pricing applies as well.

Brake Upgrade Kit:

front reservoir, rear reservoir, levers

order all three items, save 10% off total package

as always, shipping is included

randomwalk101 · July 13th, 2010, 01:25 PM

Vince,

Is it possible for me to order only the "arm" of the front reservoir (the pivoting aluminum arm) instead of the whole thing? If so, how much will that cost? Thanks.

want1sobad · July 13th, 2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

Vince,

Is it possible for me to order only the "arm" of the front reservoir (the pivoting aluminum arm) instead of the whole thing? If so, how much will that cost? Thanks.

i'll check

g21-30 · July 13th, 2010, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaosFromAbove

Hey guys, have been searching the forums and can't seem to find anything about getting a new front brake reservoir (i know i've seen something somewhere) for our bikes.

I recently got clipons and noticed that the reservoir is preventing me from turning all the way. I'd like to get something like the bigger bikes have, the more cylindrical shaped ones. I don't understand why ours couldn't have just come with them from the start.

Something like this?

ChaosFromAbove · July 13th, 2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

Something like this?

exactly, is that a direct replacement for the OEM one? and how much of a pain is it to install? I'm assuming u have to bleed the brakes right?

g21-30 · July 13th, 2010, 03:06 PM

See my version here:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=33510

And VeX's DIY here:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10678

Bottom line, if you get a ZX-10R (2004-2006) master cylinder/brake lever/reservoir off EBAY, you can install it without changing the brake lines. You will need to bleed the brakes.

ChaosFromAbove · July 13th, 2010, 03:33 PM

man that's a lot of trouble to get the MC on ther...not to mention i've been planing on getting levers from an EX500

So question for vince, are these new reservoirs direct replacements or are we gonna hav to get creative?

want1sobad · July 13th, 2010, 04:03 PM

drop-in replacement. everything from shinto is specifically designed/engineered for the new gen 250r.

ChaosFromAbove · July 13th, 2010, 04:08 PM

good to hear...ill be purchasing one with my next paycheck.

bikeguy57 · July 17th, 2010, 07:07 PM

How does this remote reservoir work with the stock front integrated one?

ChaosFromAbove · July 18th, 2010, 08:30 PM

i dnt think its "remote". im pretty sure its a direct replacement for the stock block looking one. ull prolly hav to bleed the brake system to install it. A small hassle for a large improvement IMO.

dubojr1 · July 19th, 2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaosFromAbove

i dnt think its "remote". im pretty sure its a direct replacement for the stock block looking one. ull prolly hav to bleed the brake system to install it. A small hassle for a large improvement IMO.

It's just a reservior. You will need an aftermarket master cylinder in addition to this reservior.

bikeguy57 · July 19th, 2010, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

drop-in replacement. everything from shinto is specifically designed/engineered for the new gen 250r.

????

ChaosFromAbove · July 19th, 2010, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

It's just a reservior. You will need an aftermarket master cylinder in addition to this reservior.

I'm pretty sure it's a direct replacement, as the previous post quoted. No master cylinder needed. Vince, can you verify this?

dubojr1 · July 19th, 2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaosFromAbove

I'm pretty sure it's a direct replacement, as the previous post quoted. No master cylinder needed. Vince, can you verify this?

No... Sorry you are wrong.

Our master cylinders are a 1 piece unit including the reservior. The new reservior most be connected to a master cylinder that is one unit by itself and not a master cylinder/reservior combo like ours. Go back to post #13 and look at the two threads of the guys that have done this mod. They both used different masters. No way around it.

ChaosFromAbove · July 19th, 2010, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

No... Sorry you are wrong.

Our master cylinders are a 1 piece unit including the reservior. The new reservior most be connected to a master cylinder that is one unit by itself and not a master cylinder/reservior combo like ours. Go back to post #13 and look at the two threads of the guys that have done this mod. They both used different masters. No way around it.

so if this is just the reservoir, how can this be a direct replacement?

dubojr1 · July 19th, 2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaosFromAbove

so if this is just the reservoir, how can this be a direct replacement?

Yeah I think want1sobad may have miss quoted that meaning no harm. He is on vacation but should return tomorrow.

want1sobad · July 20th, 2010, 11:36 AM

fellas, best course of action here would be to email paul at support@shinto-racing.com as he engineered/sourced the part. that being said, i will reach out to him asap.

TygaUSA.com · July 20th, 2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaosFromAbove

so if this is just the reservoir, how can this be a direct replacement?

If you want to run a remote reservoir you will have to change the master, and as someone mentioned maybe use something off the larger Ninja's....be great if you find one of the newer radial masters, should be a nice improvement in feedback and feel.

I sell these mini reservoirs you can use with any master that runs a remote reservoir. They are small and tidy and very inexpensive.

http://www.tygausa.com/rc51-vtr1000/...reservoir.html

These are also great for the rear reservoir as well, little bit of carbon for some bling and they are small. Finally another option for the rear is the HRC kit that deletes the reservoir completely!

http://www.tygausa.com/honda/33-hrc-...voir-kit-.html

want1sobad · July 26th, 2010, 07:17 PM

confirmation from paul, new master cylinder is needed.

ChaosFromAbove · July 26th, 2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

confirmation from paul, new master cylinder is needed.

Ah, very good. Ask him if he's going to be fabricating one anytime soon

want1sobad · July 26th, 2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaosFromAbove

Ah, very good. Ask him if he's going to be fabricating one anytime soon

yes, he wants to offer everything needed as a kit

ChaosFromAbove · July 26th, 2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

yes, he wants to offer everything needed as a kit

that would b awesome.

dubojr1 · July 27th, 2010, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaosFromAbove

that would b awesome.

CZroe · July 27th, 2010, 05:24 AM

My initial impression when I noticed the box vs. the cylinders at the dealers was that the cylindrical ones seems to be "tacked on," like a home-made bike. It really sticks out to me. I like the compact, matching one our Ninjette sports up front. The others like look like they get in the way of instrumentation and bar operation.

randomwalk101 · July 27th, 2010, 06:05 AM

Vince. Did you check on that reservoir arm for me? Thx
Posted via Mobile Device

want1sobad · July 27th, 2010, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

Vince. Did you check on that reservoir arm for me? Thx
Posted via Mobile Device

musta missed your previous post, i'll check with paul.

drumm3r9 · July 27th, 2010, 11:40 PM

I would really like a new reservoir for my 250. The clip ons are VERY close to running into my new koso rx-2 gauge and I don't want ANYTHING scratching that thing..... so along with the reservoir that shinto is making I will need a new MC too??

want1sobad · July 28th, 2010, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumm3r9

I would really like a new reservoir for my 250. The clip ons are VERY close to running into my new koso rx-2 gauge and I don't want ANYTHING scratching that thing..... so along with the reservoir that shinto is making I will need a new MC too??

correct. in the near future shinto will be offering front reservoir/master cylinder kit.

want1sobad · July 28th, 2010, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

Vince. Did you check on that reservoir arm for me? Thx
Posted via Mobile Device

per paul, aluminum pivoting arm will be available for individual purchase late august.

drumm3r9 · July 28th, 2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

correct. in the near future shinto will be offering front reservoir/master cylinder kit.

I need this......HURRY!!!!! hahahahaha

how much are we looking at for the kit?

want1sobad · July 29th, 2010, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumm3r9

I need this......HURRY!!!!! hahahahaha

how much are we looking at for the kit?

i will keep updating as i receive info

drumm3r9 · July 29th, 2010, 05:40 PM

Good stuff....I checked the shinto site last night. They have everything it seems for the 250.

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July 13th, 2010, 09:59 AM	#1
ChaosFromAbove Money is a drug. Name: Chaos Location: South Jersey Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX-6r, 2010 250r (RIP) Posts: 251	Different Brake Reservoir Hey guys, have been searching the forums and can't seem to find anything about getting a new front brake reservoir (i know i've seen something somewhere) for our bikes. I recently got clipons and noticed that the reservoir is preventing me from turning all the way. I'd like to get something like the bigger bikes have, the more cylindrical shaped ones. I don't understand why ours couldn't have just come with them from the start.

July 13th, 2010, 10:22 AM	#2
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	we have them (as well as a rear) www.shinto-racing.com, check out the product info page. pm me for more details.

July 13th, 2010, 10:35 AM	#4
ChaosFromAbove Money is a drug. Name: Chaos Location: South Jersey Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX-6r, 2010 250r (RIP) Posts: 251	im in love with it lol...PM sent

July 13th, 2010, 11:33 AM	#7
ChaosFromAbove Money is a drug. Name: Chaos Location: South Jersey Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX-6r, 2010 250r (RIP) Posts: 251	im game for a group buy

July 13th, 2010, 12:31 PM	#8
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	fellas, reservoirs are $50 a piece. will do gb for $45. kit pricing applies as well. Brake Upgrade Kit: front reservoir, rear reservoir, levers order all three items, save 10% off total package as always, shipping is included

July 13th, 2010, 01:25 PM	#9
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Vince, Is it possible for me to order only the "arm" of the front reservoir (the pivoting aluminum arm) instead of the whole thing? If so, how much will that cost? Thanks.

July 13th, 2010, 03:06 PM	#13
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 and ZX-12R 2000 Posts: A lot.	See my version here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=33510 And VeX's DIY here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10678 Bottom line, if you get a ZX-10R (2004-2006) master cylinder/brake lever/reservoir off EBAY, you can install it without changing the brake lines. You will need to bleed the brakes.

July 13th, 2010, 03:33 PM	#14
ChaosFromAbove Money is a drug. Name: Chaos Location: South Jersey Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX-6r, 2010 250r (RIP) Posts: 251	man that's a lot of trouble to get the MC on ther...not to mention i've been planing on getting levers from an EX500 So question for vince, are these new reservoirs direct replacements or are we gonna hav to get creative?

July 13th, 2010, 04:03 PM	#15
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	drop-in replacement. everything from shinto is specifically designed/engineered for the new gen 250r.

July 13th, 2010, 04:08 PM	#16
ChaosFromAbove Money is a drug. Name: Chaos Location: South Jersey Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX-6r, 2010 250r (RIP) Posts: 251	good to hear...ill be purchasing one with my next paycheck.

July 17th, 2010, 07:07 PM	#17
bikeguy57 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Asheville NC Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1974 CB360 2008 Black 250 Ninja Posts: 65	How does this remote reservoir work with the stock front integrated one?

July 18th, 2010, 08:30 PM	#18
ChaosFromAbove Money is a drug. Name: Chaos Location: South Jersey Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX-6r, 2010 250r (RIP) Posts: 251	i dnt think its "remote". im pretty sure its a direct replacement for the stock block looking one. ull prolly hav to bleed the brake system to install it. A small hassle for a large improvement IMO.

July 20th, 2010, 11:36 AM	#25
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	fellas, best course of action here would be to email paul at support@shinto-racing.com as he engineered/sourced the part. that being said, i will reach out to him asap.

July 26th, 2010, 07:17 PM	#27
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	confirmation from paul, new master cylinder is needed.

July 27th, 2010, 05:24 AM	#32
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	My initial impression when I noticed the box vs. the cylinders at the dealers was that the cylindrical ones seems to be "tacked on," like a home-made bike. It really sticks out to me. I like the compact, matching one our Ninjette sports up front. The others like look like they get in the way of instrumentation and bar operation.

July 27th, 2010, 06:05 AM	#33
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Vince. Did you check on that reservoir arm for me? Thx Posted via Mobile Device

July 27th, 2010, 11:40 PM	#35
drumm3r9 ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Silver City Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 79	I would really like a new reservoir for my 250. The clip ons are VERY close to running into my new koso rx-2 gauge and I don't want ANYTHING scratching that thing..... so along with the reservoir that shinto is making I will need a new MC too??

July 29th, 2010, 05:40 PM	#40
drumm3r9 ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Silver City Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 79	Good stuff....I checked the shinto site last night. They have everything it seems for the 250.