Front Master Cylinder View Glass Replacement

BrianT · 03-25-2008

Does anyone know where to get the Replacement View Glass for the front Master Cyliner for a 79 St Shaft which fits a ton of other Kawasaki's. I have my Parts catalog but it does not show just the View Window just shows the P/N for the master cylinder.

Thanks

Andy the gringo · 03-25-2008

I don't believe Kawasaki sells just the sight glass by itself. I have a master cylinder from a 650 CSR that I managed to break while cleaning it out. I'm 99% sure I will be able to use the oil level sight glass from the clutch cover to repair this but as of yet I haven't gotten around to fixing it.

Solera · 03-25-2008

The glass is NOT,, sold separately.

Fredvs79 · 07-31-2008

bringing back a post from the past - this obviously should be a replaceable part! Can anyone say AFTERMARKET!

antiq · 07-31-2008

Someone else posted they replaced it with a dime and some epoxy. You can probably do the same or use a dime size piece of plexiglass. If you want to take the time to fab up the tools you could cut a replacement from glass.

StarGate · 07-31-2008

I've got a diamond wet grinder I use for my stained glass projects. No need to fab tools.

antiq · 07-31-2008

Or you could use a drill press with the proper size tubing and cutting compound. Have you tried using that wet grinder for polishing stone? It will do a nice job. I used to make jewelry.

A2rider · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by StarGate

I've got a diamond wet grinder I use for my stained glass projects. No need to fab tools.

Oh, thanks, Mike. Visions of stained glass side covers just came to mind. It would look so cool with the paint job I have.

StarGate · 07-31-2008

Haven't tried it on any stone. Seems a bit coarse for that application. I've always been interested in those polished stones and how they look when finished.

Well I've made everything from mini tiffany lamp style night lights up to an 8' wide 2.5' tall arch top window insert. I guess side covers would just add to the assortment.

Haven't done any of it in a few years and don't have my cutting table set up since my last move.

Fredvs79 · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by StarGate

Haven't done any of it in a few years and don't have my cutting table set up since my last move.

Well you need to get right on this man!!! CHOP CHOP!

A2rider · 08-01-2008

Wonder if I could still use the plastic frames to hold the stained glass in place?

herk · 08-01-2008

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Fredvs79 · 08-01-2008

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Originally Posted by herk

My bike is the 81 KZ650-CSR.
The mc site glass appears to be the same size as the oil level gauge...

The oil level gauge is listed as Active at Kawasaki.com - RonAyers.com shows a price of $8.48 (Kaw part #52005-1009).

Z1Enterprises.com lists an oem oil level gauge for $13.75 - 52015-004. JMK.

When you say oil level gauge, I take it you mean the sight glass? Well, you must have a different bike, on mine the oil sight glass is probably as big as a quarter, while the MC sight glass on the brake and clutch can't be any bigger than a dime.

antiq · 08-01-2008

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Originally Posted by A2rider

Oh, thanks, Mike. Visions of stained glass side covers just came to mind. It would look so cool with the paint job I have.

How would you incorporate the chain mesh to stained glass? It would be nice with lighting behind it though.

Fredvs79 · 08-02-2008

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Originally Posted by antiq

It would be nice with lighting behind it though.

Though the feasibility seems nigh impossible, even I have to concede that backlit sight glasses in tinted colors like red, orange or green would be real trick. Where do I sign up for em?

Fredvs79 · 08-02-2008

I took some photos today of my MC on the brake side - the clutch side was nearly identical. Hold your comments on the gunk on the walls, I see it too. The level is low because I drained it a little so you could see the back of the sight glass better. There seems to be a metal bracket in the way of directly swabbing the plastic lens, so I'm at a loss for how to clean it.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/...a3257e.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/...7b9a30.jpg?v=0

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03-25-2008	#1 (permalink)
BrianT Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 202	Front Master Cylinder View Glass Replacement Does anyone know where to get the Replacement View Glass for the front Master Cyliner for a 79 St Shaft which fits a ton of other Kawasaki's. I have my Parts catalog but it does not show just the View Window just shows the P/N for the master cylinder. Thanks

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Andy the gringo KZ Addicted (needs Help) BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 492	I don't believe Kawasaki sells just the sight glass by itself. I have a master cylinder from a 650 CSR that I managed to break while cleaning it out. I'm 99% sure I will be able to use the oil level sight glass from the clutch cover to repair this but as of yet I haven't gotten around to fixing it. __________________ 80 Z-1 Classic 84 GPZ1100 77&79 1000 LTD 76 KZ900 KZ750 X 2 KZ650 X 7 KZ550 X3 305 CSR

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antiq Vintage bike addict BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I live in eastern ohio Posts: 4,802	Someone else posted they replaced it with a dime and some epoxy. You can probably do the same or use a dime size piece of plexiglass. If you want to take the time to fab up the tools you could cut a replacement from glass. __________________ 82 KZ750LTD, 84 Virago 700, 85 Vulcan 700.78 KZ750 twin,82 KZ650, 77 KZ650, 75 CB200T,Vince

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StarGate Navy Vet Search & Rescue BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 6,117	I've got a diamond wet grinder I use for my stained glass projects. No need to fab tools. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Refurbish Photos

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antiq Vintage bike addict BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I live in eastern ohio Posts: 4,802	Or you could use a drill press with the proper size tubing and cutting compound. Have you tried using that wet grinder for polishing stone? It will do a nice job. I used to make jewelry. __________________ 82 KZ750LTD, 84 Virago 700, 85 Vulcan 700.78 KZ750 twin,82 KZ650, 77 KZ650, 75 CB200T,Vince

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Solera Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fla. Posts: 66	The glass is NOT,, sold separately.

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Fredvs79 Wrench turner BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tompkins County, Ithaca NY Posts: 94	bringing back a post from the past - this obviously should be a replaceable part! Can anyone say AFTERMARKET!

07-31-2008	#9 (permalink)
StarGate Navy Vet Search & Rescue BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 6,117	Haven't tried it on any stone. Seems a bit coarse for that application. I've always been interested in those polished stones and how they look when finished. Well I've made everything from mini tiffany lamp style night lights up to an 8' wide 2.5' tall arch top window insert. I guess side covers would just add to the assortment. Haven't done any of it in a few years and don't have my cutting table set up since my last move. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Refurbish Photos

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A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,728	Wonder if I could still use the plastic frames to hold the stained glass in place?

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Fredvs79 Wrench turner BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tompkins County, Ithaca NY Posts: 94	I took some photos today of my MC on the brake side - the clutch side was nearly identical. Hold your comments on the gunk on the walls, I see it too. The level is low because I drained it a little so you could see the back of the sight glass better. There seems to be a metal bracket in the way of directly swabbing the plastic lens, so I'm at a loss for how to clean it. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/...a3257e.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/...7b9a30.jpg?v=0 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Fredvs79 : 08-02-2008 at 03:02 AM.

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