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What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

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    What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    I'm looking for one that is a Union Jack for a friend. Any ideas?

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    brake reservoir sock, also commonly called a sweat band.

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    That was fast.
    less than 6 minutes

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    A fashion statement

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    I'll admit, I like the way it looks, but doesn't also serve a legitimate purpose in blocking sunlight, which breaks down the fluid? Isn't that why some bike's reservoirs aren't clear plastic? I don't know this to be fact, just assumed... Can anyone confirm?

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    It's to keep the jinx out.

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    Quote Originally Posted by Chippertheripper View Post
    It's to keep the jinx out.
    Well, them shits don't work.

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    You guys rock, thank you!

    And I'm getting this for pure bling reasons.

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    The one posted in the ebay link will be too wide for a master cylinder, it says it is 3" wide.
    If you find a pair, I will split the cost with you for one of them!!

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    Quote Originally Posted by Expat View Post
    The one posted in the ebay link will be too wide for a master cylinder, it says it is 3" wide.
    If you find a pair, I will split the cost with you for one of them!!
    It does sound a bit wide. Though on the new Bonneville the MC reservoir is shorter and wider than most I've seen. I'll have to take a peek.

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    Re: What do you call the cloth boots folks put over their master cylinder resevoir?

    Quote Originally Posted by jeantarrou View Post
    but doesn't also serve a legitimate purpose in blocking sunlight, which breaks down the fluid.
    That is what I was told. That and it can suck up fluid that spills.

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