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99buellx1
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone able to do me a favor and take a measurement of their stock front brake line?

Thanks.
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Jdugger
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 10:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

BTW, consider installing a longer one. It makes front wheel changes easier.
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99buellx1
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Exactly what I'm doing, I just need to know the stock size so I can order a larger one.

What did you go with?
Also, any info on what ends you used? (bends, etc.?)
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Duphuckincati
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

R, clubman CR or high-bar CR?
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99buellx1
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 11:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

R.
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Jdugger
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

99:

I made my own. I bough a couple of ends from OPP racing and some raw teflon/SS braid line.

The ends aren't your typical crimp finish, but instead use a copper and aluminum threaded compression fit, not unlike a copper water or gas line.

I've pulled, tugged, and hung the caliper on that line forever now. Not a single issue with pull. The outside threads grab the braid.

I think I made it like 20" long... don't remember. It's ridiculously long.

If you just want a long front brake line ready to go, EBR sells them. I don't see them on the site, but I bought one a while back for my 2nd R bike.
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99buellx1
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 11:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ah, didn't know that EBR had them, I'll be ringing them as I need to order some more race pads and a plethora of other items.

Thanks!
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Duphuckincati
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 12:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Another option I've used is my local chopper shop stocked/could order brake line parts ready to assemble. Different end angles/sizes and line lengths.
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99buellx1
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


quote:

Another option I've used is my local chopper shop stocked/could order brake line parts ready to assemble. Different end angles/sizes and line lengths.





Correct, hence this thread asking the stock length so I could get one that is longer.
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Duphuckincati
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Assuming the location of the R and clubman CR mc are pretty close, my orignal clubman line measures 26 3/4 inches center of holes, one end straight the other appears to be a 45.
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