Goddamn brake lines... I need help.
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I know Brian. But I like doing things myself when possible.
Rob
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This is the best advise of this whole thread. Please learn from others mistakes.
I'm pretty set on the fittings now. So, I played with some tubing tonight trying to come up with good lengths for the two lines I want to have custom made. Please give me your opinions and suggestions. Please.
Suspension fully extended:
Bike resting on its weight:
Suspension fully extended:
Bike resting on its weight:
Mr.Azim
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could that be why he thinks the other lines are "too short'? he's routing them the wrong/long way?
There are "stops" on the brake calipers where the banjo bolts fit in, so as you tighten the banjo bolts should be resting against those stops (they make the banjos line "upward", not down and around like you have the tubes pictured).
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Wrong, I actually tried a few days routing from behind the forks, and it was putting quite a bit of tension on the line to reach while at the same time almost rubbing the tire (see pictures below).
Question 1: I suspect a big part of this shortage is due to these slightly elevated Heli bars. I don't know how I didn't think about it before, but what prevents me from lowering the Heli clamps down the forks and essentially making the bars same height as stock? That will certainly give me some slack in the lines!!! (I'm facepalming myself..)
Question 2: Obviously the fittings at the M/C are not perfect for this setup, and the lines will be putting a little downward tension on the fittings, but do you think it is acceptable? (refer to pics below)
And here are the pictures from a few days ago. I'm starting to get really optimistic that I won't have to order new lines! Can't wait to get home today!
Question 1: I suspect a big part of this shortage is due to these slightly elevated Heli bars. I don't know how I didn't think about it before, but what prevents me from lowering the Heli clamps down the forks and essentially making the bars same height as stock? That will certainly give me some slack in the lines!!! (I'm facepalming myself..)
Question 2: Obviously the fittings at the M/C are not perfect for this setup, and the lines will be putting a little downward tension on the fittings, but do you think it is acceptable? (refer to pics below)
And here are the pictures from a few days ago. I'm starting to get really optimistic that I won't have to order new lines! Can't wait to get home today!
)I thought I mentioned in my first post, but here is the sequence of events from the beginning:
1) I bought a set of front lines for 2003 gsxr 1000.
2) I discovered that I ordered the stock setup (1 line from mc going to the right, then another from the right, over the fender, to the left).
3) I tried to change the order as I want to have 2 lines coming down from the mc, but it was late.
4) I ordered a "left line only" for 2003 gsxr 1000.
5) I discovered that the long line from the first set and the "left line only" are the exact same length (695mm)
6) BSR contacted Spiegler, who claimed they sold many sets and never had problems. Felt wrong that even if so, the two lines are the same length while left should be actually longer, but they are claiming that I'm using non-stock parts (heli bar and master cylinder).
7) I'm stuck with two options now:
a) make these lines work by lowering my bars and still retaining some tension in the lines due to wrong fittings;
b) order new custom lines with best fittings and length.
I don't know what to do. I like everything to be perfect, but if I go with option b), it would mean I spent 200+ dollars for nothing.
1) I bought a set of front lines for 2003 gsxr 1000.
2) I discovered that I ordered the stock setup (1 line from mc going to the right, then another from the right, over the fender, to the left).
3) I tried to change the order as I want to have 2 lines coming down from the mc, but it was late.
4) I ordered a "left line only" for 2003 gsxr 1000.
5) I discovered that the long line from the first set and the "left line only" are the exact same length (695mm)
6) BSR contacted Spiegler, who claimed they sold many sets and never had problems. Felt wrong that even if so, the two lines are the same length while left should be actually longer, but they are claiming that I'm using non-stock parts (heli bar and master cylinder).
7) I'm stuck with two options now:
a) make these lines work by lowering my bars and still retaining some tension in the lines due to wrong fittings;
b) order new custom lines with best fittings and length.
I don't know what to do. I like everything to be perfect, but if I go with option b), it would mean I spent 200+ dollars for nothing.
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GateKeeper
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another source for brake lines
http://www.rennsportautoparts.com/Default.asp
http://apexbrakes.com/custom.asp
http://www.rennsportautoparts.com/Default.asp
http://apexbrakes.com/custom.asp
Yes apex is where i had my lines, with the set up you have now just measure distance for custom line from master to caliper and use your oem fender line. Those guys sell them for about 30 per line up to 4' or something. End result is the same two lines from master or one.
That's great news. For everyone.
Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was pointing my .45 towards your head and forcing you to sympathize :|
I never heard of these Apex lines, they seem insanely cheap?! I don't care about looks, but reliability and performance---how do they score in that department?
