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  • chuck hahn
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    • May 2009
    • 25925
    • Norman, Oklahoma

    #1

    ? for the S owners outthere

    Anyone had a rear brake line duplicated? Not a stainless one made, but an OEM rubber line replacement? Or anyone have a source to someone that can build them????

    Front OEM ones are still available but the rears are not.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
  • KGB
    Forum Guru
    • Nov 2002
    • 7146
    • Wilmington ma

    #2
    Sorry Chuck.
    I put SS on years ago.

    I think a reputable tire/brake shop should be able to make one.
    The banjo connectors may be tough to match

    Have you asked Z1?
    Keith
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    2015Triumph Trophy SE

    Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

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    • Nessism
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      • Mar 2006
      • 35793
      • Torrance, CA

      #3
      Correct me if I'm wrong, but only the front lowers seem to be available. The upper isn't.

      I'd love to find a set of stock lines too. The lines have date codes on them, so even if you find them the dates won't be right.
      Ed

      To measure is to know.

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      • chuck hahn
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        • May 2009
        • 25925
        • Norman, Oklahoma

        #4
        I thought i saw the number 4 and 9 as available on the fiches ......
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        • Vmass
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          • Apr 2011
          • 6100
          • Massachusetts

          #5
          I was able able to get front lowers only from Suzuki.

          I had Z1 make me a rear line which can be seen in post #181 picture #2 of this thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ght=wes+cooley

          The line was thinner than the stock which made for a loose fit in the rubber grommets. However, it looked fine and was safely held in place. I simply measured the original and Z1 made it to length.

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          • chuck hahn
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            • May 2009
            • 25925
            • Norman, Oklahoma

            #6
            Number 4 says NO DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE but they show a price for it and the part number, so i am to assume its still a viable part. 9 is listed with a part number also.

            http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/OEMpa...001/5602360042
            Last edited by chuck hahn; 12-09-2013, 09:31 PM.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            • chuck hahn
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              • May 2009
              • 25925
              • Norman, Oklahoma

              #7
              Wish you had a full on pic of it off the bike Rich ...I am fussy....LOL
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              • Guest

                #8
                Chuck , I got a complete set made by a bloke in Tasmania (Aus).
                They were perzactly like the original ones . Wire coils , wear bits and all .
                Give me a yell if you want me to look into it .
                I bought mine 7 years ago so I've no idea how much they'd cost now .

                Cheers , Simon .

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                • Vmass
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                  • Apr 2011
                  • 6100
                  • Massachusetts

                  #9
                  Originally posted by chuck hahn
                  Wish you had a full on pic of it off the bike Rich ...I am fussy....LOL
                  Unfortunately, I am not on my laptop which has my pictures. I may have a better picture, will check as soon as possible.

                  The line is definitely thinner and does not have the ribbed cover. So if the OEM look is the only option, you will not be happy with this one.

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                  • chuck hahn
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                    • May 2009
                    • 25925
                    • Norman, Oklahoma

                    #10
                    Cant hurt to get an estimate Simon..If he is still making them. Im investigating possibilities for the rebuild we are doing. Brake lines that are passable will be the hard thing to find. That and a set of handle bars.

                    Seat covers from Pit replica are a no brainer. Other than these there arent gonna be too many things that cant be readily sourced.

                    Frame will be done this weekend and thats the entire chassis ready to start going back together.
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      There are local guys around Reading, PA who will make them to spec, they do antique cars and bikes....

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                      • chuck hahn
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                        • May 2009
                        • 25925
                        • Norman, Oklahoma

                        #12
                        Got info????
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        • Nessism
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                          • 35793
                          • Torrance, CA

                          #13
                          Originally posted by chuck hahn
                          That and a set of handle bars.
                          What's wrong with Superbike bars chuck? The bend is almost identical.
                          Ed

                          To measure is to know.

                          Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                          Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                          Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                          KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                          • chuck hahn
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                            • May 2009
                            • 25925
                            • Norman, Oklahoma

                            #14
                            Havent investigated them as to whats close. I did ask, about those Emgo ones but noone gve a concrete answer one way or another.

                            I measured my bars and they do have the 2 1/2 inch rise like the Emgo ones said. Once i get it back to a roller, I have some E bars for moving it around at least.
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            • Big T
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                              #15
                              My local Aeroquip dealer told me could make me rubber lines with the correct fittings, about the same cost as SS
                              1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                              1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                              1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                              1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                              1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                              1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                              2007 DRz 400S
                              1999 ATK 490ES
                              1994 DR 350SES

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