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24 Jul 2007 21:06 #159391
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I am going thru my 85'Eliminator that has 20,000m. on it and has been setting since 92'. I am trying to determine on where to spend money,should I replace all the brake lines even tho they don't appear bad?
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24 Jul 2007 23:21 #159403
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77 650b
81 550 Mostly there
83 ZN1300 Voyager
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I'd put money on your lines being good, but you're betting your neck:pinch: Money's cheaper than blood, but seriously, If it was mine, I'd flush the lines, and check the pistons and calipers for pitting. If they look good and you have pressure, use em! If you're in ANY doubt, buy either parts or good insurance.
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25 Jul 2007 02:44 #159413
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Current Rides: 2013 BMW R1200GSW, 1972 BMW R75/5
Current Project: 1978 KZ1000A2: Supercrank'd by Falicon, APE studs and nuts, Dyna Green coils, powder coated frame and fenders, Stainless brake lines, dual front discs, pods, Kerker Exhaust, 1075cc with JE pistons
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formula462 wrote:
Most owners/shop manuals will stay to replace all rubber brake lines every two or four years. This is probably to cover their butt. We've all heard stories about 20 year old bikes with original lines that work just fine. Personally, I'd replace them and consider it money well spent.
Sam
I am going thru my 85'Eliminator that has 20,000m. on it and has been setting since 92'. I am trying to determine on where to spend money,should I replace all the brake lines even tho they don't appear bad?
Most owners/shop manuals will stay to replace all rubber brake lines every two or four years. This is probably to cover their butt. We've all heard stories about 20 year old bikes with original lines that work just fine. Personally, I'd replace them and consider it money well spent.
Sam
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Current Rides: 2013 BMW R1200GSW, 1972 BMW R75/5
Current Project: 1978 KZ1000A2: Supercrank'd by Falicon, APE studs and nuts, Dyna Green coils, powder coated frame and fenders, Stainless brake lines, dual front discs, pods, Kerker Exhaust, 1075cc with JE pistons
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25 Jul 2007 04:56 #159432
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Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
Replied by donthekawguy on topic Brake Lines
I bet Ron has never replaced a brake line.
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1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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25 Jul 2007 07:51 - 03 Dec 2008 10:03 #159489
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