I'm helping my friend get his '79 Lowrider back on the road. I have it running well again, I flushed and re-bled the front brakes, and was going to do the same with the back brakes, but the rear master cylinder is leaking. Rather than waste time bleeding a leaky cylinder, I removed it and will rebuild it after I clean and powder coat it. This is what it looks like now:



Two questions: where is a good place to get rebuild kits - online or through a dealer? If online, do you recommend anyone in particular?

Non-brake question - where can I find a downloadable copy of the service manual for this bike?

Thanks everyone.

Tom

 

I recognise that, having owned a shovel way back when. It's a "Wagner Lockheed Master Cylinder". As for parts J&P Cycles or any of the aftermarket Harley suppliers should be able to supply - J&P have a new chrome cylinder for just over 70 dollars. If your local dealer or indy has been around a decent time they may be able to supply.

On the subject of manuals, HDF has a policy about downloadable ones! They ain't legal, but the correct one is available as a book from any Harley dealer. They cost less than an hour's labour, so are good value!