z-star master cylinder brake fluid eye indicator

trevorzstar · 10-01-2014, 10:28 PM

Hello, I am looking for the glass or plastic brake fluid indicator eye for my zstar 110 quad. anyone know of any place inexpensive to purchase this. thanks trevor

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 10-02-2014, 01:01 AM

Hello.... you have to buy the whole piece... pm me about this... thanks

Mudflap · 10-02-2014, 12:31 PM

When the window on my Lifan started leaking a couple years ago I glued a dime over it with JB Weld. Worked great and now my Lifan is worth 10 cents more!

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 10-02-2014, 12:46 PM

that is a good fix as there is no pressure there... just needs to seal in the fluid.. I never thought of that... I wonder if crazy glue or Gorilla glue is ok with brake fluid???

Weldangrind · 10-02-2014, 09:51 PM

I'd sooner use a two-part epoxy than glue. JB Weld or Permatex Cold Weld would be good choices.

trevorzstar · 10-03-2014, 06:29 AM

10 cents hey. did you have to drain the brake fluid and clean the resovoir so the jb weld would stick? I looked on line as well and they recommended also trying a freeze plug but couldn't find one that size roughly about 3/4 of inch in diameter. I found one place on the net where they sell the glass for $13. but 10 cents sounds even better. I also like adding value to things so this is for me.

Mudflap · 10-03-2014, 08:16 AM

I didn't have to take anything apart or drain the fluid. Just twisted the reservoir back on the handlebars so the window was more or less at the top, cleaned it up with soap and water, glued it on.

Weldangrind · 10-03-2014, 11:00 AM

I learned the hard way to not use brake cleaner on it. The overspray ruined the adjacent plastic. Soap and water is a much better idea.

For patriotic reasons, I'll use a Canadian dime.

tortoise · 10-03-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by trevorzstar

glass or plastic brake fluid indicator eye

Potential resource.

Weldangrind · 10-04-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tortoise

Potential resource.

Not bad! I might order one for a spare master cylinder I have.

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 10-06-2014, 10:18 PM

I see on EBAY the complete assemble from China is only $20.00... I would buy the complete assemble because my luck it would still leak alittle.. so for a couple of $$ more... buy the whole piece... I saw t hem for $15.00 for just the sight glass.. for $20.00 you get the handle as well

10-01-2014, 10:28 PM	#1
trevorzstar Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 8	z-star master cylinder brake fluid eye indicator Hello, I am looking for the glass or plastic brake fluid indicator eye for my zstar 110 quad. anyone know of any place inexpensive to purchase this. thanks trevor __________________ Trevor
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10-02-2014, 01:01 AM	#2
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	brake reservoir Hello.... you have to buy the whole piece... pm me about this... thanks __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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10-02-2014, 12:46 PM	#4
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	10 cents that is a good fix as there is no pressure there... just needs to seal in the fluid.. I never thought of that... I wonder if crazy glue or Gorilla glue is ok with brake fluid??? __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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10-02-2014, 09:51 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'd sooner use a two-part epoxy than glue. JB Weld or Permatex Cold Weld would be good choices. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-03-2014, 06:29 AM	#6
trevorzstar Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 8	10 cents hey. did you have to drain the brake fluid and clean the resovoir so the jb weld would stick? I looked on line as well and they recommended also trying a freeze plug but couldn't find one that size roughly about 3/4 of inch in diameter. I found one place on the net where they sell the glass for $13. but 10 cents sounds even better. I also like adding value to things so this is for me. __________________ Trevor
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10-02-2014, 12:31 PM	#3
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,870	When the window on my Lifan started leaking a couple years ago I glued a dime over it with JB Weld. Worked great and now my Lifan is worth 10 cents more!
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10-03-2014, 08:16 AM	#7
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,870	I didn't have to take anything apart or drain the fluid. Just twisted the reservoir back on the handlebars so the window was more or less at the top, cleaned it up with soap and water, glued it on.
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10-03-2014, 11:00 AM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I learned the hard way to not use brake cleaner on it. The overspray ruined the adjacent plastic. Soap and water is a much better idea. For patriotic reasons, I'll use a Canadian dime. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-06-2014, 10:18 PM	#11
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	Brake reservoir I see on EBAY the complete assemble from China is only $20.00... I would buy the complete assemble because my luck it would still leak alittle.. so for a couple of $$ more... buy the whole piece... I saw t hem for $15.00 for just the sight glass.. for $20.00 you get the handle as well __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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