Rear brake reservoir

[Reddog170]

Well my rear brake reservoir broke. Fairly common I know. My question is that I can get an aftermarket for under $10. I have not seen anyone use one on there venture. Is there a reason or have I just not noticed it? I do not want to put something on that will just give me a headache. Any input will be appreciated. Thank You, Shaun

[Prairiehammer]

Well my rear brake reservoir broke. Fairly common I know. My question is that I can get an aftermarket for under $10. I have not seen anyone use one on there venture. Is there a reason or have I just not noticed it? I do not want to put something on that will just give me a headache. Any input will be appreciated. Thank You, Shaun

 

One issue with a non-Venture rear brake reservoir is the proximity to the rear exhaust headers. I suspect that the OEM Venture reservoir is metal for that reason. Most anything will work as a reservoir for the brake fluid, but most non-Venture reservoirs are plastic and might distort or even melt.

[Reddog170]

That is probably the one thing I had not thought about. I considered the fitment, accessibility, functionality but not the heat from being behind the engine and inches from the rear exhaust. Thank You, Shaun

[Prairiehammer]

There a couple of master cylinder assemblies (including the reservoir) for the MKII on eBay. The MKII reservoir will work.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Yamaha-XVZ13-Venture-Royale-XVZ-1300-Rear-Brake-Master-Cylinder-S011231-17B-/141584647223?hash=item20f71a4437&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/86-1986-Yamaha-XVZ13-Venture-Royale-1300-Rear-Brake-Master-Cylinder-SXVZ13-17B-/111575584357?hash=item19fa6c4e65&vxp=mtr

 

Not cheap, but free shipping and you get a spare master cylinder and reservoir hose and reservoir float switch.