G-Craft Rear Reservoir

[TX Repsol]

I installed the G-Craft rear reservoir this afternoon. Installation was a snap, even with directions printed in Chinese!

Here are the BEFORE pics:

1557 1553

Again, the install was painless, and went as follows:


Remove passenger footpeg (to get to the stock reservoir bolt)
Remove heel guard for easy access to everything
Remove stock reservoir (one bolt) and drain brake fluid
Disconnect stock fluid line from back (not top) of the master cylinder
IMPORTANT: Remove the o-ring from the stock fluid line assembly and reuse it on the new G-Craft reservoir
Install G-Craft reservoir onto master cylinder
TEST FIT HEEL GUARD (SEE NOTE BELOW)
Fill G-Craft reservoir
Re-install passenger peg
Test brakes and bleed if required


HEEL GUARD NOTE: When I test fit the heel guard, it was rubbing hard against the side of the reservoir. I simply flattened out the heel guard and everything worked fine. You may or may not have the same problem, especially if you're using aftermarket rearsets.

This is what you get when you order the G-Craft reservoir:

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Here's a pic during the install:

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Here are the AFTER pics:

1556 1558 1559 1560 1561

Overall, I'm very pleased.

Next on the list is the removal of the three little brackets... which will really help make this small transformation complete.

[repsolrider]

Any change in your braking? Why this mod? Thanks

[The Doctor]

Nice Job Tx..;)

Where did you get the part from....???

Borofc

[jquick]

Nice Job Tx..;)

Where did you get the part from....???

Borofc

yah were and how much$$$$$

[GothMog]

TX,
Check to see if the reservoir rubs against the swingarm...I had to tilt mine a few mm to clear it.

[TX Repsol]

Any change in your braking? Why this mod? Thanks

I didn't bleed the brakes yet - tested them with the bike on the rear stand and they seemed fine. Rode to work this morning and have almost no rear brakes. So I'll bleed them tonight and everything should be back to normal.

The mod is purely aesthetic for me. The stock reservoir and fluid line are just ugly. The G-Craft reservoir hides nicely behind the heel guard, and if you have aftermarket rearsets, the G-Craft looks very nice completely exposed.

The fit and finish on the G-Craft is excellent.

[TX Repsol]

TX,
Check to see if the reservoir rubs against the swingarm...I had to tilt mine a few mm to clear it.

I have 3/8" or so clearance between the reservoir and swing arm (look at the last photograph - it shows the clearnace nicely). The heel guard was a different story - had to flatten it out to clear the reservoir.

[TX Repsol]

yah were and how much$$$$$

I will have to check when I get home from work. I think I bought it from Superbike Supply for around $90???

I bought several goodies that day and don't remember for sure though. I'll check tonight and let y'all know.

[GothMog]

I think I bought it from Superbike Supply for around $90???


Thats seems to be the going price from them. Cheapest price Ive seen...but then again I was steered that way from members from another forum :D

[ieathaggis]

Cool that looks good, i got to get me one of those! :)

[TX Repsol]

I will have to check when I get home from work. I think I bought it from Superbike Supply for around $90???

I bought several goodies that day and don't remember for sure though. I'll check tonight and let y'all know.

I looked at the receipt and it was indeed $90...

[ECMFab]

My bike came with that reservior on it. Very nice indeed!

[MeanMachine]

If you look in my gallery there is a good pic of the G-Craft I installed when I did the swingarm swap.

Hey TX, like the signature! :D

[TX Repsol]

Hey TX, like the signature! :D

;)

[hondapowered]

Has anyone tried a braided brake line with this mod? Would that help stiffen up the pedal a little? I wanna use RIZOMA rear sets any negatives with clearence??? I should ask has anyone tried the RIZOMA rear sets?

[MeanMachine]

G-Craft, Galfer Lines, Vortex Rearsets....

Vortex have been the only ones that I am aware of that had "some" clearance problems. I had to use two washers to space the master cylinder bolts to get a bit more cearance and have no problems.

Do the galfer brake line, bleed the system, and you will be good to go.

[hondapowered]

NICE........... thanks for the info MEAN DADDY , again that black swingarm, the new resi, and the new braided lines are just F'ing perfect!!! that will be a mission for me now, I am gonna be tormented untill I figure out how to jump on the wagon for those mods THANKS :D

[hondapowered]

Ohh forgot TX nice work on the G-craft!!!! I would say your crafty :D

[TX Repsol]

Ohh forgot TX nice work on the G-craft!!!! I would say your crafty :D

Dude, you must be bored! :p

Thanks though... it was really pretty simple. I'll bet even you could install one! :eek::D:eek:

[hondapowered]

neagtive I just ride the $hit out of them hehe I did just re-insatll all of my plastics, mirrors, windscreen, throttle clip, billet grips, protons, and shogun crash kit>>>>>>>>>>>> I can do it thanks for the motivation :cool:

[xasper]

I am real happy with the G-craft mod. Here is some pics.

[cowboyadam]

I am real happy with the G-craft mod. Here is some pics.

Looks really nice. How do you like those Gilles rearsets? Im plannin on putting

those on mine this winter.

[hondapowered]

the gillies do look nice>>>>>>>>> how do they feel? I have the RIZOMA on the way :)

[xasper]

Love my rearsets. Clean as hell and my boots don't slip. :D

[GothMog]

I am real happy with the G-craft mod. Here is some pics.

Looks good...but I think the silver would have went better with swingarm and frame.

[xasper]

But I LOVE GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evilgrin:

[davetx]

Just got mine installed along with the Galfer Superlight brake lines.

[diel11]

Dave, you gotta get rid of those chicken strips mate!!

[davetx]

Dave, you gotta get rid of those chicken strips mate!!

I still have the stock Bridgestones, so I am a little chicken.:)

[diel11]

Just messing with you man. :D

[TX Repsol]

Just got mine installed along with the Galfer Superlight brake lines.

Look at the man go!

G-Craft, braided lines, chain adjuster, Wave rotor... and that's only one small portion of the bike.

Hey Dave - post a shot of your tail (LOL, seriously though) - curious to see what you've done there.

[Nakkers]

Lookin good Dave :sweet:

[davetx]

Look at the man go!

G-Craft, braided lines, chain adjuster, Wave rotor... and that's only one small portion of the bike.

Hey Dave - post a shot of your tail (LOL, seriously though) - curious to see what you've done there.

I'll get a shot tomorrow. What specifically did you want to see? So I'll make sure I get a good picture of it.

[O.A. for life]

looks damn good! And those chicken strips are pretty good for street.

[DavesRepsol]

:applause:Looking great Dave, Keep the pics coming....

[jbigelow]

had mine since april and i really love the mod!!!! :)

the gillies do look nice>>>>>>>>> how do they feel? I have the RIZOMA on the way :)

this is how it would look like hondapowered with black g-craft and galfer black lines/gold fittings and RIZOMA rearsets.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/jbigelow_1/IMG_0524.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/jbigelow_1/IMG_0523.jpg

[REPCBR1000RR]

had mine since april and i really love the mod!!!! :)



this is how it would look like hondapowered with black g-craft and galfer black lines/gold fittings and RIZOMA rearsets.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/jbigelow_1/IMG_0524.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/jbigelow_1/IMG_0523.jpg

Jbig did you notice a big difference with those BST CF rims shown in one those pics of ur bike?

where did you get the brembo rear caliper and how much?
thanks

[O.A. for life]

Those wheels and brakes are sexy!:D

[jbigelow]

Jbig did you notice a big difference with those BST CF rims shown in one those pics of ur bike?

where did you get the brembo rear caliper and how much?
thanks

this thread should help answer your questions bro.

http://www.repsolforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467&highlight=bst+wheels

i got the front and rear BREMBOS used from another forum

Those wheels and brakes are sexy!:D

hey REPCBR1000 & O.A., here are a few pix of the BREMBO front and rear brakes for you

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/jbigelow_1/IMG_0266.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/jbigelow_1/IMG_0256.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/jbigelow_1/IMG_0253.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/jbigelow_1/IMG_0255.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/jbigelow_1/IMG_0254.jpg

[hondapowered]

SO DAMN COOL :You_Rock: :dblthumbsup: :applause: :+1:

The rizoma rear sets, g craft resi, and gafler lines are the next big mod for me, how do you like the RIZOMA rear sets, or do I realy have to ask.. silky smooth right :D Thanks Jbigs

[jbigelow]

SO DAMN COOL :You_Rock: :dblthumbsup: :applause: :+1:

The rizoma rear sets, g craft resi, and gafler lines are the next big mod for me, how do you like the RIZOMA rear sets, or do I realy have to ask.. silky smooth right :D Thanks Jbigs

yes, silky smooth brotha!!! cant wait to see your set-up man!!!!!!

[TX Repsol]

I'll get a shot tomorrow. What specifically did you want to see? So I'll make sure I get a good picture of it.

Sorry- been a busy weekend. Putting a water pump, among many other things, on the Mustang.

I noticed your inspection tag mounted on the side of the subframe and was curios to see what you did with the license plate. I've got a FE kit and integrated turn signals waiting to be installed, but am always open for other trick ideas.

So, to make a long story short, just a pic showing the overall tail from the rear/side.

[repsol78]

I installed the G-Craft rear reservoir this afternoon. Installation was a snap, even with directions printed in Chinese!

Here are the BEFORE pics:

1557 1553

Again, the install was painless, and went as follows:


Remove passenger footpeg (to get to the stock reservoir bolt)
Remove heel guard for easy access to everything
Remove stock reservoir (one bolt) and drain brake fluid
Disconnect stock fluid line from back (not top) of the master cylinder
IMPORTANT: Remove the o-ring from the stock fluid line assembly and reuse it on the new G-Craft reservoir
Install G-Craft reservoir onto master cylinder
TEST FIT HEEL GUARD (SEE NOTE BELOW)
Fill G-Craft reservoir
Re-install passenger peg
Test brakes and bleed if required


HEEL GUARD NOTE: When I test fit the heel guard, it was rubbing hard against the side of the reservoir. I simply flattened out the heel guard and everything worked fine. You may or may not have the same problem, especially if you're using aftermarket rearsets.

This is what you get when you order the G-Craft reservoir:

1554

Here's a pic during the install:

1555

Here are the AFTER pics:

1556 1558 1559 1560 1561

Overall, I'm very pleased.

Next on the list is the removal of the three little brackets... which will really help make this small transformation complete.

I checked with superbike-supply and they said they sell G-craft replicas and the seal that is included is made by Brembo rather than Honda. Do you remember where you bought your set, Chris?

[HARALD SPLODNIK]

I just bought and installed the knock off G-craft. $50 shipped from Taiwan in 10 days.
I got it off flea bay.
Excellent quality and yes the little rubber thingi is by Brembo.
Instructions not necessary I think seeing it is held on by a single tiny screw.
Only complaint I had was that the red anodized finish looked more pink or magenta than red so I took the dremel wire wheeel to it and Voila.
They come in 'red', black or plain alu.
Along with this I put on SS lines from Galfer~~~~SAWEET.
got their new "GP style" front lines with red and blue anodized fittings with clear covers up front and orange out back.

[GothMog]

I just bought and installed the knock off G-craft. $50 shipped from Taiwan in 10 days.
I got it off flea bay.
Excellent quality and yes the little rubber thingi is by Brembo.
Instructions not necessary I think seeing it is held on by a single tiny screw.
Only complaint I had was that the red anodized finish looked more pink or magenta than red so I took the dremel wire wheeel to it and Voila.
They come in 'red', black or plain alu.
Along with this I put on SS lines from Galfer~~~~SAWEET.
got their new "GP style" front lines with red and blue anodized fittings with clear covers up front and orange out back.

post an ebay link, bro

[OLDZMAN]

Here is a link to the one I have been looking at






http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REAR-BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER-ALUMINUM-FLUID-FOR-NISSIN_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ35592QQihZ017QQitemZ270229136235

[GothMog]

Here is a link to the one I have been looking at






http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REAR-BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER-ALUMINUM-FLUID-FOR-NISSIN_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ35592QQihZ017QQitemZ270229136235


Thanks....just asked them if they sell them in black.
Waiting for a response.


Update: Bah....he only has Chrome, Gold and Red

[HARALD SPLODNIK]

thats the guy!
your options here are to either do what I did or powdercoat it any color you like.
anyway,
here a pic or two of the goodies and required tools for install (minimal as you can see).10378

10379

[HARALD SPLODNIK]

having a bit of a time getting pics to attach!?
sorry guys.
that's a terrible red I thought so now it's raw alu.
also my carbon heelguards came a bit close to the can so I went back to stock.

[OLDZMAN]

Damn that pink looks Original HAHAHA:evilgrin:I want alum with the red(pink)top:cool:

[HARALD SPLODNIK]

actually thought about it for a second as I was grinding away but then I said Naaaaaaaa.
looks real good hand brushed though.

[TX Repsol]

I checked with superbike-supply and they said they sell G-craft replicas and the seal that is included is made by Brembo rather than Honda. Do you remember where you bought your set, Chris?

Bought it from SuperbikeSupply.com for $90...

[repsol78]

I know Rizoma has this kind of reservoirs, but I can't find pictures of it installed with removed hose! It seems the Rizoma reservoirs only replace the stock reservoir. Is this true? If not, can someone please post pictures?

[GothMog]

Mog or Nakkers is the bloke with the Riz set up.

Maybe they will post a link to their pics

[repsol78]

I decided to go with the G-craft reservoir. Yesterday I received it, in blue color (from superbikesupply). It came with a black seal only, made by Brembo, and not the black and white seals, displayed on page 1, made by Honda. Although the brand should not matter, I wonder why I only received the black seal? :confused2:

[GothMog]

I think when I had mine.....all i had was the black rubber thingy.
I used the O-ring from my stock piece and I was good to go....not sure if I got the white part from SBS or not.

[Repsol Robert]

My G-Craft fell off the bike recently...have to return to the stock setup...blue loctite that mounting screw... apparently the guy who installed mine didn't...:mad:

[repsol78]

I think when I had mine.....all i had was the black rubber thingy.
I used the O-ring from my stock piece and I was good to go....not sure if I got the white part from SBS or not.

It appears that the white seal is included if you have an original G-craft reservoir. I have the replica..

[repsol78]

Blue reservoir installed. Nice and clean!

[GothMog]

Blue reservoir installed. Nice and clean!


Looks good.....now where are those RC51 rims? :confused2:

[repsol78]

Looks good.....now where are those RC51 rims? :confused2:

That will be the next modification. I received the parts necessary for the installation of the front wheel; Rene is very kind to help me with this. After these preparations, I'll have both wheels powdercoated and finally put them on the bike. My goal is to have them ready in May, due to busy schedules.

[rene]

Looks good.....now where are those RC51 rims? :confused2:

Mhhhhhhhh........it's my debt that he can't show them yet.
I have to do some mods to the front wheel but it's very buzzy now.

[repsol78]

Mhhhhhhhh........it's my debt that he can't show them yet.
I have to do some mods to the front wheel but it's very buzzy now.

Busy schedules are from both sides. I can deliver the front wheel by the end of April at the soonest..

[philo2457]

Hi folks,

Just installed the G-craft rear brake reservoir, now i'm having trouble bleeding the rear brake, it seems that my brake lever does a lot of travelling and is not very stiff. Wasted nearly half a bottle of dot 4, no air bubbles, but still spongey feeling. Anyone any tips? Much appreciated

Dave.

[rene]

Hi folks,

Just installed the G-craft rear brake reservoir, now i'm having trouble bleeding the rear brake, it seems that my brake lever does a lot of travelling and is not very stiff. Wasted nearly half a bottle of dot 4, no air bubbles, but still spongey feeling. Anyone any tips? Much appreciated

Dave.

How did you bleed the brake Dave?
Normally it shouldn't be a problem.

[philo2457]

How did you bleed the brake Dave?
Normally it shouldn't be a problem.

Hi Rene,

I bled the brakes by placing an 8mm ring spanner over the bleed nipple, then attaching a tight fitting clear plastic tube over the nipple. The other end placed into a half full jar of old brake fluid. I made sure the reservoir was full, then as i pushed the brake lever down, i undid the bleed nipple allowing brake fluid to come out of the clear tube. As the lever neared the bottom of its travel, i closed the bleed nipple and slowly released the brake lever. Then repeated ensuring there was sufficient fluid in the reservoir. Not sure if i got a big air bubble while installing the G-craft reservoir, but i was very careful not to touch the lever at all. I used nearly half a bottle of fluid and got no air bubbles through the tube, but the brake still feels like it has a lot of travel and not very stiff. I'll take it for a road test tomorrow and see how it feels. Thanks for the quick reply.

Dave.

[rene]

Hi Rene,

I bled the brakes by placing an 8mm ring spanner over the bleed nipple, then attaching a tight fitting clear plastic tube over the nipple. The other end placed into a half full jar of old brake fluid. I made sure the reservoir was full, then as i pushed the brake lever down, i undid the bleed nipple allowing brake fluid to come out of the clear tube. As the lever neared the bottom of its travel, i closed the bleed nipple and slowly released the brake lever. Then repeated ensuring there was sufficient fluid in the reservoir. Not sure if i got a big air bubble while installing the G-craft reservoir, but i was very careful not to touch the lever at all. I used nearly half a bottle of fluid and got no air bubbles through the tube, but the brake still feels like it has a lot of travel and not very stiff. I'll take it for a road test tomorrow and see how it feels. Thanks for the quick reply.

Dave.

Try to pump a couple (7 or 8) of times with the brake pedal.
Hold it down and then open the nipple, close it when the pedal is down.
Repeat that until you have the right presure.
Don't wait to long between these steps so air can't travel back.

No use for test driving when it don't feel stiff/hard.

[risingson05]

I think Im going to be in the market for a new g-craft unit if you look at mine its a different setup,since they don't make them like this anymore .I'm wondering how im going to make the new type G-craft work..The old one has leak issues I think.. The stupid rubber diphram you got to get it right to make sure it creates a seal... rubber in brake fluid ,I thought that was a big no no

[GothMog]

The new one will work fine....I had one and never had an issue.
What are you concerned about?

[risingson05]

actually I didn,t look at the pic in tx thread starter,it will work fine forgive me:confused2: