Front master cylinder alternatives

[jmcadoo]

I need a new front brake master cylinder for my 80 Special. With the apparent snags in ordering from Mikes XS right now, I am reluctant to order from them. There is a large motorcycle salvage yard (Oz Powersports, in Ottawa, KS) two miles from my home, so does anyone have any suggestions of other bikes that would have master cylinders that would work on my 80 Special? They might even have some XSs there, but I would still be working with a 30 year old part. Any newer bikes that would have compatible parts?

Thanks in advance,
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Jeff

 

[azman857]

Look underneath the master cylinder and look for 14mm or it's inch equivilent. 1/2" maybe?

 

[lassenc]

Or you might find something better than the stock one.

http://www.vintagebrake.com/mastercylinder.htm