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Front brake MC question

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I want to replace my OEM front brake lines with SS lines on my '82 GS110G. I would like to connect both lines directly to the MC, and eliminate the brake junction housing located halfway down the front forks.

My question is, how do you connect to the MC? Do you just use a double banjo bolt coming out from the MC to do this? What size double banjo bolt is correct?

Here's a link to a site that sells them, are these the correct size (M10 x 1.25)??

http://www.yoyodyneti.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=LVF125/2

Thanks,

Mike
 
One of the old banjo bolts from where the lines devide under the headlight is long enough for two banjos.
 
tkent02 said:
One of the old banjo bolts from where the lines devide under the headlight is long enough for two banjos.
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Can I just screw that into the MC then? Is it worth it to eliminate one of the three lines in front?

thanks, mike
 
Yes, I can see it on the 1000 pic you have in your signature. I guess I'll go that route - did you make your own SS lines or purchase them?

Thanks,
mike
 
hikermikem said:
Yes, I can see it on the 1000 pic you have in your signature. I guess I'll go that route - did you make your own SS lines or purchase them?

Thanks,
mike
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Bought 'em. Made by Galfer. The ones I'm using fit a ZG1000 Kawasaki. (note calipers from a Ninja and "larger than stock" rotors)
One finger brakes. :-D
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What Ninja did those calipers and rotors come off of 8track?


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Casino Joe said:
What Ninja did those calipers and rotors come off of 8track?
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The rotors are from a GS. Various early models with a single disk used the larger rotor. I simply used two.
The calipers fit many Kawasaki models. Early ZX6, ZX9. Late model Concours, EX500 etc.
 
Aftermarket banjo bolts aren't anywhere near the quality of the bolt you'll find in the OEM junction. Just re-use that one.

The thread size is 10mm diameter X 1.0mm pitch, in case you were wondering.

There's no functional advantage to a two-line setup. It's simply cheaper because there are two fewer fittings, and arguably easier to install.

You can configure your own custom lines here:
http://spieglerusa.com
They make really nice, high-quality lines, and their pricing is reasonable. Their fittings can also be repositioned, which is unique -- they send you a simple plastic clamp you can use to rotate your fittings as needed. VERY handy.
 
Thanks for the info Brian, my bike is an '82 1100G.

Do you happen to know what angle banjo fitting will "nest" well at the MC when attaching two lines? What I mean is, would two 45 degree (or 30, or 20 degree) fittings lay next to each other off the double banjo bolt in the MC without interfering with each other? I figure that way they're neatly together & heading towards the middle of the front fork. Or should I just use two straight fittings there?

Also. I'm planning on replacing the straight fittings at the calipers with an angled fitting (20 degrees?) to provide better access to the bleeder.

Any advice would be appreciated - thanks,

Mike
 
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Yes, I know there are too many washers. No, it doesn't leak.
 
I also have a question for Mr. bwringer

I also have a question for Mr. bwringer

Mr. bwringer,

Thanks for turning me on to speiglerusa.com! Even though mine is a 1980 GS850GT, will this set work?

GS 850G...83-85...orig..........Rear 1S-SU0135.... $56.95
GS 850G...83-85...alt.2-line...Front 2S-SU0136.. $109.95

Thanks for sharing your expertise.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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