longer brake line

I'm looking for a new brake line that would be about 1" longer.
it looks like a very short line that goes to a T junction.
I'm looking to give the bike a little more rise...even abouve Heli

 

Just if you didn't know; the space is very limited. With helibars there is only 2-5 mm clearance between the bars and tank/screen when you turn from lock to lock. If you go any higher the bars are touching tank/screen (depending which way you turn).

 

Or you can just make your own for cheap. Plenty of US distributors for earl's plumbing. http://earls.co.uk
I've made my own braided stainless brake lines and clutch lines for several of my bikes using this stuff. You just buy the hose in bulk by the foot, buy the appropriate fittings, and assemble them yourself. Done correctly, they last virtually forever.

 

Not here in the states you don't. And no special crimp tool required. A carbide cut-off wheel is the weapon of choice for cutting the line to length. Beyond that, a wrench and a plastic stick is all that's required. I know those poor brits can scarcely change anything on their bikes without the cops being on them like stink on shit. It amazes me. You'l be hard pressed to find a cop over here that will bend down to check the certification on your exhaust. Then again, you don't even have to have an actual motorcycle license to ride an R1 or Gixxer thou over here. All you need here is a good line of credit and a temporary license, which requires a written test only.

 

We are all well aware of what you said Tink and i'm calling bullshit on it too. I have bought many assembled lines and none of them are stamped with any type of DOT anything. I'm sure you will go to some psychotic end to prove that you're right, but common sense should enter into this at some point.

 

Call these guys, they can make it up for you, they are the HEL USA distributor. Home Page

 

Kinda like paying with "plastic" for plastic bikes, huh. I have seen them braided brake lines made in an old shop of yore with that funky carbide cut off wheel. (tip: use duct tape where your cutting and you gets a clean cut) Have seen the bikes do battle on the race track with no issues wut-so-eva...

Whats wrong with red-book gurls? :stipper:

 

I saw this video the other day looking for info on SS brake lines. Here's what Galfer says about their DOT hoses. Not much detail though...
Galfer Brakes - Brake Lines - YouTube

 

I picked up some SS brake lines years ago and am using those on my 5th gen. The lines are too long, so I bought a couple Russel banjo ends ($10 each) to shorten them up. By the way, looks like stainless braided lines mostly come in 3mm, sometimes in 2mm and only one manufacturer (can't remember right now) making the ideal 2.5mm lines most street bikes would use. I am confident mine are 3mm lines.

If you don't have lines you can repurpose, I agree it would be more cost effective to contact HEL or Galfer and have some custom lines made.

Jose

 

Kinda like the Earl's Plumbing I mentioned 9 posts prior. :wink:

Still cheap compared to buying custom made lines. Unless you're a member of the stupid club.