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cberkeley
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I've been trying to source SS brake lines for my GS650. I found these people who are willing to make me a custom set. However they do not have the specs for my bike. I would hate to have to take off my present lines to determine the lengths and fittings.
Does anyone have the specs for the end fittings I need as I can probably measure-up the lengths on the bike.
Here's their response and what they need to know:
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Hi Cletus,
I'm afraid I do not have the specs for this bike. However we can still make them. Here are the instructions (and pricing ) to get you exactly the right lines.
We can have them custom made with same day or next day turnaround.
You can send us the lines for copying to:
Attn: Cycle Brakes Custom Lines
c/o GALFER
310 Irving St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
Or, Please fax a drawing of how the lines should look with these measurements and fitting angles to ATTN: Melissa, Cycle Brakes 805-671-5002 (this is a phone/fax so just press "Send") or email them to 'tech@cyclebrakes.com'.
Here's how to measure to get the specs you need:
Measure the ENTIRE length of the line, from the center of the eye of the banjo at the Master cylinder to the center of the eye of the banjo/fitting at the caliper. (If you have measured tip to tip of the banjo's you need to specify this to us.)
When ordering custom lines most customers make them 1/2" longer for a bit of leeway. It's better to be slightly longer than to come up short. Custom lines are non-refundable.
Route a cloth measuring tape (a piece of TV cable works well also) the way you want to route the line's) and describe the banjo fittings to me. We currently have the following popular bends or degrees of bend:
0 : banjo Straight
12 degree
40 degree
90 degree
(Female or Male fittings are also available for direct threading, but hard lines are typically bypassed.)
ON EACH LINE END WHICH WAY DO THE FITTINGS LOOK WHEN ONE BANJO IS FACING DOWN? FOR EXAMPLE: FLAT-FLAT ( =---= ) OR IS IT DASH-ONE ( =---O )? Fax or e-mail the orientation to us. It is easiest to start with the fitting that has a bend facing flat on the table. The fittings of the Galfer lines DO swivel and we send 'how-to' info upon request.
IMPORTANT: With the drawing of exactly what you want, remember to include your NAME, PHONE, and bike info. How many bolts and washers you need. There is no extra charge for replacement hardware if requested, with the custom line, but you must include the thread pitch by specifying 10x1, 10x1.25 or 10x3AN. (10x1mm was used on most European, 10x1.25mm was used on most Japanese, and 10x3AN was used on most US). <Harley Davidsons: some models have 10mm and 12 mm fittings. 12x3AN Bolts are not available from Galfer and you must use stock.>
Color choices for the stainless steel brake lines are free and currently the coatings are available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, clear, smoke or opaque black. The lines include banjo bolts and washers. Lines come with silver colored fittings standard, but you may upgrade to Gold fittings ($10 per kit) or Aluminum fittings for an additional cost.
Current prices, Front 1-line kit - $55, 2-line kit $89, 3-line kit $129. Add rear or hydraulic clutch single line kit for only $40. Additional custom charge of $5 applies to each 'kit' up to a 60" length.
Pictures that go along with these directions are found by clicking on this link: http://www.cyclebrakes.com/html/custom_lines.html .
Take care and ride safe,
Shirley
Sales Department
Cycle Brakes:shock:
Does anyone have the specs for the end fittings I need as I can probably measure-up the lengths on the bike.
Here's their response and what they need to know:
:shock:
Hi Cletus,
I'm afraid I do not have the specs for this bike. However we can still make them. Here are the instructions (and pricing ) to get you exactly the right lines.
We can have them custom made with same day or next day turnaround.
You can send us the lines for copying to:
Attn: Cycle Brakes Custom Lines
c/o GALFER
310 Irving St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
Or, Please fax a drawing of how the lines should look with these measurements and fitting angles to ATTN: Melissa, Cycle Brakes 805-671-5002 (this is a phone/fax so just press "Send") or email them to 'tech@cyclebrakes.com'.
Here's how to measure to get the specs you need:
Measure the ENTIRE length of the line, from the center of the eye of the banjo at the Master cylinder to the center of the eye of the banjo/fitting at the caliper. (If you have measured tip to tip of the banjo's you need to specify this to us.)
When ordering custom lines most customers make them 1/2" longer for a bit of leeway. It's better to be slightly longer than to come up short. Custom lines are non-refundable.
Route a cloth measuring tape (a piece of TV cable works well also) the way you want to route the line's) and describe the banjo fittings to me. We currently have the following popular bends or degrees of bend:
0 : banjo Straight
12 degree
40 degree
90 degree
(Female or Male fittings are also available for direct threading, but hard lines are typically bypassed.)
ON EACH LINE END WHICH WAY DO THE FITTINGS LOOK WHEN ONE BANJO IS FACING DOWN? FOR EXAMPLE: FLAT-FLAT ( =---= ) OR IS IT DASH-ONE ( =---O )? Fax or e-mail the orientation to us. It is easiest to start with the fitting that has a bend facing flat on the table. The fittings of the Galfer lines DO swivel and we send 'how-to' info upon request.
IMPORTANT: With the drawing of exactly what you want, remember to include your NAME, PHONE, and bike info. How many bolts and washers you need. There is no extra charge for replacement hardware if requested, with the custom line, but you must include the thread pitch by specifying 10x1, 10x1.25 or 10x3AN. (10x1mm was used on most European, 10x1.25mm was used on most Japanese, and 10x3AN was used on most US). <Harley Davidsons: some models have 10mm and 12 mm fittings. 12x3AN Bolts are not available from Galfer and you must use stock.>
Color choices for the stainless steel brake lines are free and currently the coatings are available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, clear, smoke or opaque black. The lines include banjo bolts and washers. Lines come with silver colored fittings standard, but you may upgrade to Gold fittings ($10 per kit) or Aluminum fittings for an additional cost.
Current prices, Front 1-line kit - $55, 2-line kit $89, 3-line kit $129. Add rear or hydraulic clutch single line kit for only $40. Additional custom charge of $5 applies to each 'kit' up to a 60" length.
Pictures that go along with these directions are found by clicking on this link: http://www.cyclebrakes.com/html/custom_lines.html .
Take care and ride safe,
Shirley
Sales Department
Cycle Brakes:shock:
