Extended front brake line suggestions? - Page 2

NobleRider · 04-17-2012, 08:50 PM

Well the bars are on. I'm pretty sure I don't ever want to solder another wire again! I ran the brake and clutch lines behind the triple tree without even disconecting the lines. I didn't expect the resevoirs to sneak through, but they fit easily. I'm pretty sure that they WILL NOT be long enough. I got stuck while reinstalling the throtle. It's binding and won't return. I think it's the cables and prob just an adjustment. I'll hit it again tomorrow.

**Jared** · 04-17-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Depending on the width of your new bars, you should be able to go to 12" bars without having to extend anything. You might need to reroute a line behind the triple tree. I just put 12" bars on my bike and didn't extend anything although the clutch line needs to get rerouted behind the triple tree. I think I can do it without disconnecting anything but we'll see.

Keep in mind that not all manufactures measure the same way.

NobleRider · 04-19-2012, 10:21 PM

All the controls are reconnected and the brake, clutch, and trottle lines DID fit! Barely but they work. Throttle is sticking a bit still. I'm just going to use that as an excuse to buy braided ones! I have to say that these bars are awesome!
The search begins for the cheapest braided lines. I'll let you know what I find. Thank's for the support everyone.

**Jared** · 04-19-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NobleRider

All the controls are reconnected and the brake, clutch, and trottle lines DID fit! Barely but they work. Throttle is sticking a bit still. I'm just going to use that as an excuse to buy braided ones! I have to say that these bars are awesome!
The search begins for the cheapest braided lines. I'll let you know what I find. Thank's for the support everyone.

If you wouldn't mind posting pics, that would be awesome!

When you say they fit, did you have to re-route them at all?

kingpin · 04-20-2012, 11:36 AM

I have done the same thing only my brake lever and resevoir would not fit between the fork and the neck so I had to disconnect the line at the resevoir, and run it behind the triple tree.

In any event, I don't think I'll have to replace any of the cables/hoses.

I've got the bars all together and they lok pretty good. Now if I could just get the fairing delivered so I can get the graphics going. 7 to 10 day delivery from the website is actually 10 to 15 after I called them . . .

NobleRider · 04-20-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

If you wouldn't mind posting pics, that would be awesome!

When you say they fit, did you have to re-route them at all?

I had to reroute them. I didn't have to disconnect them though. Just slipped them through the tripple tree. That saved a lot of bleeding.
I posted a few pics in my album but I'm not sure how to post them in here. I ended up ordering the "+4 front brake line kit "from PhatPreformance on-line. $129.99. I asked around and was told that you can't just replace the top line because the junction is a one piece unit. I'm not sure if thats true and I wanted the braided ones anyway. When they arrive in 2-3 weeks, and I start putting them on, I'll let you guys know.

NobleRider · 04-20-2012, 02:24 PM

I figured it out! lol Whaddaya think?

**minst7877** · 04-20-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Braided or black?

Braided with polished stainless banjo's

DC

dmyers · 04-20-2012, 09:53 PM

I checked at my local race shop today and they had stainless line for about 7 dollars a foot plus the fittings, Im going to measure the lines and check on the total price. it would be cool to have all stainless lines

**rustyford** · 04-20-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NobleRider

rustyford, did you buy the top line only? I saw kits on-line but, $170 for a extra 3 inchs of line seems way too expensive. That's not including clutch or throtle cables.

I bought all three with teh top +6 for $100 to my door. Don't remember from who, but can look back and see.

**rustyford** · 04-20-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

How did you disconnect the line from the splitter? Does it just pull off? Did you have to replace the splitter?

I tried, but gave up and took it to an indy shop. Even they said it was a pain. Not much room to work in there

**rustyford** · 04-20-2012, 10:11 PM

Found it...here's where I got mine. Called them and they were very helpful. www.motorcycleparts2u.com

skiman · 04-21-2012, 01:00 AM

http://www.hoseandfittingsetc.com/pr...steel-braided/

1.50-1.75 an inch

NobleRider · 05-02-2012, 07:52 PM

Going to try unbolting and reassembling the splitter.

**ringadingh** · 05-02-2012, 08:20 PM

That looks like it should come apart with no problems.

04-17-2012, 08:50 PM	#16
NobleRider Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Exeter PA Posts: 141	Well the bars are on. I'm pretty sure I don't ever want to solder another wire again! I ran the brake and clutch lines behind the triple tree without even disconecting the lines. I didn't expect the resevoirs to sneak through, but they fit easily. I'm pretty sure that they WILL NOT be long enough. I got stuck while reinstalling the throtle. It's binding and won't return. I think it's the cables and prob just an adjustment. I'll hit it again tomorrow. __________________ 2012 Voyager 1700 2005 Nomad 1600 FI VBA # 2029 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-19-2012, 10:21 PM	#18
NobleRider Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Exeter PA Posts: 141	All the controls are reconnected and the brake, clutch, and trottle lines DID fit! Barely but they work. Throttle is sticking a bit still. I'm just going to use that as an excuse to buy braided ones! I have to say that these bars are awesome! The search begins for the cheapest braided lines. I'll let you know what I find. Thank's for the support everyone. __________________ 2012 Voyager 1700 2005 Nomad 1600 FI VBA # 2029
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04-20-2012, 11:36 AM	#20
kingpin Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 130	I have done the same thing only my brake lever and resevoir would not fit between the fork and the neck so I had to disconnect the line at the resevoir, and run it behind the triple tree. In any event, I don't think I'll have to replace any of the cables/hoses. I've got the bars all together and they lok pretty good. Now if I could just get the fairing delivered so I can get the graphics going. 7 to 10 day delivery from the website is actually 10 to 15 after I called them . . . __________________ '72 750 Four '86 Virago '07 C50T '07 Nomad (Darkside Dunlop DP 5000 195/60/16) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-20-2012, 02:24 PM	#22
NobleRider Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Exeter PA Posts: 141	I figured it out! lol Whaddaya think? __________________ 2012 Voyager 1700 2005 Nomad 1600 FI VBA # 2029 Last edited by NobleRider; 04-20-2012 at 02:31 PM.
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04-20-2012, 09:53 PM	#24
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	I checked at my local race shop today and they had stainless line for about 7 dollars a foot plus the fittings, Im going to measure the lines and check on the total price. it would be cool to have all stainless lines __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress
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04-20-2012, 10:11 PM	#27
rustyford Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Oklahoma Posts: 105	Found it...here's where I got mine. Called them and they were very helpful. www.motorcycleparts2u.com
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04-21-2012, 01:00 AM	#28
skiman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nashville,NC Posts: 782	http://www.hoseandfittingsetc.com/pr...steel-braided/ 1.50-1.75 an inch
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05-02-2012, 07:52 PM	#29
NobleRider Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Exeter PA Posts: 141	Going to try unbolting and reassembling the splitter. __________________ 2012 Voyager 1700 2005 Nomad 1600 FI VBA # 2029
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05-02-2012, 08:20 PM	#30
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	That looks like it should come apart with no problems. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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