Extended brake and clutch lines

[Buckeye71]

I wanted to check with those of you who have installed longer brake and clutch lines before I began this installation myself.

I ordered the lines with Jaxon, who is simply fantastic to do business with, and got them in the mail last week. However, I think I may have reveiced the incorrect brake line as the lower connection looks nothing like the OEM unit or the line shown on the website. I have attached a pic of both lines that I received.

Should I install the line this way? I am a little reluctant as there is no way to attach the line to the frame, which makes me think that the back and forth motion of the handlebars and the vibration from everyday use could cause the metal line going to the ABS to fatigue and crack.

Any insight that you could provie would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Brad

 

[~TABASCO~]

You have the correct lines. If you have any question with the install feel free to call or write.

 

[avc8130]

Jaxon,

As Yamaha says the brake lines are a maintenance item (to be changed 3-4 years), do you have plans to release a FULL stainless braided line kit?

ac

 

[~TABASCO~]

Jaxon,

As Yamaha says the brake lines are a maintenance item (to be changed 3-4 years), do you have plans to release a FULL stainless braided line kit?

ac

YES.. It wont be a universal kit. Its will be designed to fit the Super Tenere. If anyone needs a line before hand, just let me know. We have been working on a special dual front line kit for sometime. If anyone has any questions feel free to call or write anytime ! ::008::

 

[Buckeye71]

Many thanks Jaxon.

Off hand do you recall what the torque spec is for the banjo bolts and would you suggest using teflon tape on the treaded fittings?

 

[tomatocity]

I wanted to check with those of you who have installed longer brake and clutch lines before I began this installation myself.

I ordered the lines with Jaxon, who is simply fantastic to do business with, and got them in the mail last week. However, I think I may have reveiced the incorrect brake line as the lower connection looks nothing like the OEM unit or the line shown on the website. I have attached a pic of both lines that I received.

Should I install the line this way? I am a little reluctant as there is no way to attach the line to the frame, which makes me think that the back and forth motion of the handlebars and the vibration from everyday use could cause the metal line going to the ABS to fatigue and crack.

Any insight that you could provie would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Brad

Did you receive instructions how to remove the OEM lines and install the new lines?

 

[Buckeye71]

The only instructions that came with the kit was for bleeding the brakes.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Many thanks Jaxon.

Off hand do you recall what the torque spec is for the banjo bolts and would you suggest using teflon tape on the treaded fittings?

Typically I use Teflon tape on many Harley or after market Harley brake parts. Most of the time on metric bikes there is no need.

 

[~TABASCO~]

The only instructions that came with the kit was for bleeding the brakes.

It is strongly suggested that if your not familiar with brake line installation or bleeding of the brakes, you should have your local shop technician install the lines. Make sure to read the instructions. If you have any questions feel free to call or write. ::008::

 

[jajpko]

I'm just going to add to what Jaxon has said. These brakes are ABS and if you get air in the lines, it is much harder to bleed the system.
If you have a shop you trust, they should not charge too much to do the lines and you won't have to mess with them.

 

[Buckeye71]

Two of my local shops have refused to install them due to the connector being different on the brake line, hence all my questions about installation. I have two choices. Install them myself or order another set with the OEM style end connector.

Just to clarify, there were no installation instructions included in the package, only instructions on how to bleed the brakes.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Would you like to call me ? I can answer all your questions.......

 

[avc8130]

YES.. It wont be a universal kit. Its will be designed to fit the Super Tenere. If anyone needs a line before hand, just let me know. We have been working on a special dual front line kit for sometime. If anyone has any questions feel free to call or write anytime ! ::008::

How much would we be looking at for a full replacement for the rubber lines? I assume the lines would be long enough to accept the 2" risers.

ac

 

[~TABASCO~]

How much would we be looking at for a full replacement for the rubber lines? I assume the lines would be long enough to accept the 2" risers.

ac

Still working on the full set... Yes, our long brake and clutch lines can easily allow you to run +2" risers...

 

[DuMar]

Two of my local shops have refused to install them due to the connector being different on the brake line, hence all my questions about installation. I have two choices. Install them myself or order another set with the OEM style end connector.

Just to clarify, there were no installation instructions included in the package, only instructions on how to bleed the brakes.

I didn't receive installation instructions either. You have to be a little creative when it comes to mounting the new lines since they are not exactly the same as OEM, as you can see. If I remember right, the left side was a little more challenging than the right because the rubber piece on the clutch line does not fit in the hold-down bracket. I think I ended up cutting the rubber piece off the original line and used it along with a couple small ty-wraps to secure it to the bracket. On the right side: Throw away the 6mm bolt that holds down the square piece on the end of the brake line. Join the lines together and place the rubber clamp that came in the kit over the union. Use a short 6mm bolt/screw to hold it down.

Bottom line is they do fit, and allowed me to add two inches of rise to the bars, which (as I have said in other threads) may be the best mod I have done.

Mike

 

[Buckeye71]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I've decided to source new lines as I prefer an OEM fit. No harm, no foul. It's simply a matter of personal preference.

 

[EricV]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I've decided to source new lines as I prefer an OEM fit. No harm, no foul. It's simply a matter of personal preference.

Something you might want to know first. That nice OEM fitting is proprietary to Yamaha. That means no one makes it except them. It's not in anyone's catalog of brake line fittings. I've already BTDT when making up a two line front brake kit for the S10. Some hose companies will take your OEM line and un-swage the fitting and re-use it on a new line. While they were fine with this, it didn't seem like something I wanted to do. metal fatigues when you work it, and I didn't want the re-worked fitting to be a worry down the road.

IOW, you will not find a OEM fit kit, unless it comes from Yamaha.

 

[Buckeye71]

EricV, that is some very useful information, thank you.

Ya'll have to forgive me, I work in private aviation and we're conditioned to be anal when it comes to anything and everything mechanical.

I'll give it a go with the lines that I have and make this a personal project this summer.

 

[DuMar]

EricV, that is some very useful information, thank you.

Ya'll have to forgive me, I work in private aviation and we're conditioned to be anal when it comes to anything and everything mechanical.

I'll give it a go with the lines that I have and make this a personal project this summer.

Buckeye, you are forgiven.

If I can be of any help when you tackle the project, please don't hesitate to PM me.

Mike

 

[Don in Lodi]

Some bikes come with incorrect length lines from Yamaha? Mine are perfect. Strange.

Yep Ron, another to add to the very long list of screw ups Yamaha did on this poor excuse for a bike.
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