Sorry I cant help you, I actually have one of Hoggone's excellent hoseless rear brake reservoirs on the way so I am interested in your dilemma. Lets bump this back up to the top.

 

I just got a reply from hoggone via email -

hoggone wrote:
> Hi *****,
> I've only had a couple of people who have had a problem with their socket not fitting in the hole but I know for sure that a Craftsmans 1/4" drive 10mm socket easily fit the recesses in the reservoir.
> Scott

Those couple of other people have my sorry luck, no doubt. I wish THEY had posted this for the rest of us.

I wrote back:
> Thanks for the reply, Scott. I'll be getting that tomorrow.
> For what ever it's worth, the 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8" Stanley sockets do not > fit the hole.
> I'm going to Sears tomorrow.
> Thanks again,
> *****

You'll probably have no problems, rickyricardo. Maybe this information will be of benefit to others.

 

Glad you got it figured out. Fortunately, most all of my tools are craftsman, so I guess I'll be okay.

 

I was just going to ask if you were using a 1/4" drive socket... but yeah, I have craftsman as well, so that along with the 1/4" drive I had no troubles...

Enjoy the new part! they look sweet!

 

I have a 3/8 that was tight but got the job done...course the one I had that fit was out of a multi-tool kit I have thrown in the trunk of my car, so brand name isn't much help there.

You will LOVE the part once you get it on though

 

I've actually had this part for a year, but had not had the chance to put it on until this weekend.
Every now and then, I would take it out of the box just to look at it and drool. Is that sick? :roll:
It was beautiful sitting in place which made it all that much more frustrating when I couldn't get it fastened! :evil:
Tonight, I get the Craftsman socket and make time to finish the installation!

 

Borrowed a neighbor's Craftsman socket and it worked perfect!

The new reservoir is beautiful! It really cleaned up that side of the bike. Way sweeeeeet!

For those who may be avoiding it due to this question -
No. Brake fluid bleeding is NOT required after installation!

Thanks, Hoggone!

 

Glad you got it! It is slick, isn't it!

 

Glad you got it! It is slick, isn't it!

I've done quite a lot to the bike over the years. A little here, a little there. I just can't do it all at once. My hope is it will eventually get accumulative enough to be noticeably better.

Disappointingly, (or maybe I'm too critical), most everything I've done so far (with the obvious exception of the stock seat) doesn't really stand out too much. You've got to look for the changes here and there.

But, this reservoir REALLY stands out! Even if you don't know what it replaced, you notice this block of chrome! It is awesome!

I must say, I rank it way up there with the X-hinge. Beautiful AND functional.

 

Mine will be here in a few days and all my tools are Craftsman including a 1/4 " set so it looks like im ready.

I really like the looks of his better than the other options too unless you want to pay a lot more for complete forward kits. Great setup with the L&R extentions for the money.

 

I have never heard of this. More info would be appreciated.
Do they have a web site or where can it be purchased?
Thanks.

Brad

 

You don't have to bleed the brakes after install? I can't see how? Please explain because I'm interested in this product. Thanks

 

I have never heard of this. More info would be appreciated.
Do they have a web site or where can it be purchased?
Thanks.

Brad

Here is a link he has in the classifieds
:arrow: http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=197259

Scott is a master machinist and this part is a piece of art. I have one of his prototypes and it's still perfect. Give yourself about an hour for install and 1/4 drive sockets are highly recomended. I've installed a couple for customers and they absolutely love them 8) Hope this info helps. If you need more help feel free to PM me or the maker himself :wink

This pic was a couple years ago before I went to a pressure brake light switch to clean it up.

 

for bikerboy and rileysdad -
With the right tools, this is a VERY easy mod.
1. The brake light switch is removed from a bracket.
2. The bracket is removed to trim a piece of it with a hacksaw and reinstalled.
2. The stock reservoir and hose are drained of fluid then removed. The master cylinder is not drained.
3. Remove the hose fitting going into the master cylinder. With snap ring pliers, this is very easy.
4. A new fitting is placed in the cylinder
5. The new reservoir is placed on the new fitting/master cylinder. A Craftsman 10mm socket works perfect.
5. Fill the new reservoir with brake fluid.
6. Test the brakes. Bleed if required, but if you don't press the brake during installation, you should be fine.

I hope this helps and ensures those interested that this is a fairly simple mod resulting in a very satisfying cosmetic improvement.

 

Can this be installed on an 1800c using National Cycle's Paladin Engine Guards? It looks like it might get in the way.

Thanks,

Scott

 

How close to the right side foot controls do the guards get?

The hoseless reservoir will occupy the space now used by part #21 and is also not much larger in profile. It is almost as wide as part #19.
The bracket, #20, is the part that will be trimmed.
In addition to part #21, the stock reservoir assembly are also replaced by the hoseless reservoir - Parts #1, 5-9, 15, & 16.

I hope this helps. Hey, Spike dude! Hurry back! :lol:

 

You don't have to bleed the brakes after install? I can't see how? Please explain because I'm interested in this product. Thanks

what you do is remove the bolt that holds the existing
reservoir to the frame ... then carefully turn it upside
down so it is below the brake cylinder and then when
you remove the hose from the 90 degree thing there
will be maybe a drop left in the 90 degree to come out:

i just put lots of paper towel around and they absorbed
the drips.

the only time i got any drip was putting the new connector
into the brake cylinder to replace the 90 degree ... hoggone
says push slowly ... i did and then it just popped into place.

if you put some paper towel over the connecter there would
be no splash when you gently push down.

All in all it was an easy job except those two bolts (#31 in the
diagram) that take a 10mm (hoggone calls them 6 mm bolts)
because there is not much room to swing a wrench ... either
use a ratchet style box end or do what i did and take the
two mounting bolts for the whole setup out and undo them
first before you drain anything.

PLEASE NOTE!!!! at no time during this process should you
touch the brake pedal!!!! if you do, and air gets into the
system, then you will have to bleed it.

I was lucky enough to not do that (don't know how i managed
it!) and my rear brake works perfect.

And having that stupid old reservoir and hose gone is a
thing of beauty!!!!

 

This pic was a couple years ago before I went to a pressure brake light switch to clean it up.

Jon, what are you talking about when you speak of a pressure brake light switch to clean it up? :?

 

Mine arrived today.

This piece is extremely nice looking with good instructions and all hardware needed. Ive wanted one of these since i saw one and could not be happier with the quality and fast shipping.

Thank you Hoggone!!