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:

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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:

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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$$$$$

[Repsol47]

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.

[Repsol47]

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

[Repsol47]

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.