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Braided Lines

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hughes:
Hey Guy's. My 87 has a non-braided rear brake line. All parts stores sell 89 0r new lines. My question is there a reason the new line would not fit :?:  The banjo bolt connection should be standard size reguardless of year. Would I have better braking with the braided line :?: I guess the non braided hose I have is growing has I apply the brakes that would be the reason for braided lines.

Timbowe:
Just about any brake shop or good bike shop will be able to make you up what ever you need. S/Steel braided lines will give you a more presice feel with less lever travel due to the lack of spoungyness from a rubber line. They expand with the pressure. Nice to have front and rear. I run a plastic hose over the outside of the line to keep the dirt and crap of the braids. Worth the money for sure. IMHO.

machine:
My 04' dose not have a braided line????

gowen:
definately not. just don't get the cr style front unless you have the correct equipment to install it and correct mounts.

hughes:
Hey guy's I ordered a set of braided line off e-bay. They were for 94-04 model year. I took the chance to see if they would fit. The rear hose is perfect. The front was about six inches longer than my factory 87. I routed to take up the extra lenght. My question is will this extra lenght effect braking :?:  I ran out of dot4 will not be able to test ride until Monday. The new hoses are one size smaller dia. is this good or bad :?:

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