Stainless braided brake lines.
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It is recommended that you to get the hose that has a plastic coating on the stainless , cause the uncoated stainless saws holes in your paint, frame, etc.
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Call or write Nick at: https://brakehosesunlimited.biz/Attention eBay Buyers.htm
He will make the exact hose you want and DOT approved (in the US, the plastic cover is required). I email him a picture of the two ends and tell him the length I want them to be tip to tip. He normally ships the next workday and for less than anywhere else I've found. For those into it he has color options. He personally makes the hoses.
I called him Monday and received two beautiful hoses today. These were extra special because they are the short top hoses for a Trident and the non-standard banjo was a bit of a problem. but he worked out a solution using a different banjo bolt which resolved that and it's a much better look than the original - doesn't matter either because it's under that standard protective rubber cover.
An AN rubber hose will cost someone in the US between $26 and $37 depending on the length plus shipping. He will charge you under $40 for a DOT approved, Stainless custom hose.
He will make the exact hose you want and DOT approved (in the US, the plastic cover is required). I email him a picture of the two ends and tell him the length I want them to be tip to tip. He normally ships the next workday and for less than anywhere else I've found. For those into it he has color options. He personally makes the hoses.
I called him Monday and received two beautiful hoses today. These were extra special because they are the short top hoses for a Trident and the non-standard banjo was a bit of a problem. but he worked out a solution using a different banjo bolt which resolved that and it's a much better look than the original - doesn't matter either because it's under that standard protective rubber cover.
An AN rubber hose will cost someone in the US between $26 and $37 depending on the length plus shipping. He will charge you under $40 for a DOT approved, Stainless custom hose.
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In the UK I use these guys for custom hoses.
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Commando | Norton | Brake Lines | Braided Lines | Motorcycle
Designed and manufactured in the UK - All our mainline stainless steel brake components are made in-house
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www.apexbrakes.com made a one piece line for my 75 xs650 yamaha when i put 13mm magura MC on it.. i told him length and took pics of caliper and MC and it turned out perfectly... they custom make any type to order
So I paid attention to my existing front brake line today after getting a hose kit with 3 lines. My bike has just one line from the master cylinder to the bulkhead fitting near the caliper, then has a metal line from there to the caliper.
So, I only have 1 flexible hose in front.
Looking at the parts book, there should be a short flexible hose from the master cylinder to a bracket sandwiched between the console and the triple tree, then a rigid line connecting to a second short flexible line, which connects to the fork leg bracket I have.
I would need part-no: 06.6241, and part-no: 06.6227, along with a few nuts and washers. Is it worth doing this, or should I just get a long line like I have?
Opinion?
Sorry, I have a 1975 Mk3, which I've owned since 1978. I'm looking at Andver's parts drawing:
Andover Norton Parts Drawings - Andover Norton Factory Parts - Commando Parts
Andover Norton Parts are the only Norton spare parts in the market manufactured to original drawings, within the factory-approved tolerances, from the correct materials, and with the correct finish.
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Would anyone have these parts here in the states?
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Simply a matter of preference. There's no actual benefit if you are happy to have a single braided line.
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My MK2A rider has a single line from the master cylinder to the caliper installed by the PO. The only issues are:
1) Either the master cylinder or caliper must be removed to thread the cable.
2) It's raw stainless (no covering) so not legal in the US (who cares?)
3) It flapped in the wind so I had to tie it down in a couple of places. When I get around to it, I'll make it all stock except using DOT approved stainless.
Personally, I like the MKIII setup. Even though there are a lot of joints that could leak, it's a cleaner system.
1) Either the master cylinder or caliper must be removed to thread the cable.
2) It's raw stainless (no covering) so not legal in the US (who cares?)
3) It flapped in the wind so I had to tie it down in a couple of places. When I get around to it, I'll make it all stock except using DOT approved stainless.
Personally, I like the MKIII setup. Even though there are a lot of joints that could leak, it's a cleaner system.
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If you are the type that likes low and short bars then there is a big conflict with the master cylinder hose hitting the top steering clamp. The way I solved it was to have the hose made with a banjo instead of a straight-in fitting. Old Britts used to make hoses to order but not no more. They did a nice job.
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Only problem with that is if you got in an accident. That might an item used against you. So, just make sure you don't get in an accident
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I simply bought the nylon lined stainless hose and the stainless fittings from a supplier to speed shops, and assembled the lines myself. There is a difference in feel between the rubber lines and the nylon lined stainless. The other thing I did, was have the Lockheed master cylinder re-lined in steel by a brake service. I use the master cylinder which is designed to operate one calliper, with two calllpers. So I have twice the travel with half the force. My front brake is one-finger operation. It means I can use four fingers to grip and operate the throttle, with immediate braking if needed.
If you have to take your fingers off the throttle to grab the brake, you are usually too slow.
If you have to take your fingers off the throttle to grab the brake, you are usually too slow.
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