brake lines are dangerously split
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brake lines are dangerously split
19 Aug 2011 17:20
My brake lines are dangerously split, I fear my bike has become a potential deathtrap. I heard that the local napa shop can cut brake lines to length, so I ripped off the old brake line and brought it there. Unfortunately, they dont do banjo bolts, and the hose diameter doesnt fit their machine.
Does anyone know where I can find a company that sells brake line cut-to-length? I need a custom length because my handlebars are significantly shorter than stock, so i need about 1 inch shorter than stock length. ALTHOUGH, is there a tool I can buy that would allow me to make the lines myself? There are no custom bike shops around my area and I am out of options.
Does anyone know where I can find a company that sells brake line cut-to-length? I need a custom length because my handlebars are significantly shorter than stock, so i need about 1 inch shorter than stock length. ALTHOUGH, is there a tool I can buy that would allow me to make the lines myself? There are no custom bike shops around my area and I am out of options.
1979 KZ650B3
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
19 Aug 2011 18:24
Z1 Enterprises has a few options.
Goodridge SS braided hoses are what I use- absolutely no complaints (other than the $20 premium for the black color over the bright bare SS).
Goodridge SS braided hoses are what I use- absolutely no complaints (other than the $20 premium for the black color over the bright bare SS).
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
19 Aug 2011 18:25cobura wrote: ...anyone know where I can find a company that sells brake line cut-to-length?....
Z1 Enterprises has many different lengths, fittings, etc.
Click > www.z1enterprises.com/SearchResult.aspx?...eyWords=brake%20hose
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
19 Aug 2011 18:30Patton wrote: Z1 Enterprises has many different lengths, fittings, etc.
Click > www.z1enterprises.com/SearchResult.aspx?...eyWords=brake%20hose
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
19 Aug 2011 19:54
Brake Lines
www.galferusa.com/html/ss_line_kits.html
inlinetube.com/
www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/brakelines.cfm
www.helusa.com (the brand I'm using on my 1982 GPz 1100)
www.russellperformance.com/metric_two-line.shtml
www.goodridge.co.uk/motorcycle-brake-lines/kawasaki.htm
www.galferusa.com/html/ss_line_kits.html
inlinetube.com/
www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/brakelines.cfm
www.helusa.com (the brand I'm using on my 1982 GPz 1100)
www.russellperformance.com/metric_two-line.shtml
www.goodridge.co.uk/motorcycle-brake-lines/kawasaki.htm
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
19 Aug 2011 21:59
Using Speigler--teflon coating in many colors over braided stainless.Good stuff.bj
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
20 Aug 2011 06:35
A hydraulic hose shop should be able to make the lines for you, but Z1 would probably be cheaper.
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
20 Aug 2011 08:15
if you ride without brakes you get what you deserve
please get your shit together
please get your shit together
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
20 Aug 2011 09:43
No need to say more...
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
20 Aug 2011 12:37
I just had 4 lines made for my 1100. They were 30.00 each, which I thought was reasonable.
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
22 Aug 2011 11:03
Woah those spiegler lines are nice! And, dont worry, I do "have my shit together". Bike has been de-comissioned ever since I discovered the crack in my line.
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split
22 Aug 2011 20:25cobura wrote: Woah those spiegler lines are nice! And, dont worry, I do "have my shit together". Bike has been de-comissioned ever since I discovered the crack in my line.
Thanks... there are a lot of the crazies out there.
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If it has tits or tires, it'll give you problems!
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1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!
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