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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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Hey Whiff, I remember a post where you were asking about running the brake line. what did you end up doing? CAn I get pics?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 02:30 AM
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Next time I take some pics I'll try to remember snapping one of the brake line. I just used a fabric tape measure to mimic how I wanted the line to run and added a couple of inches for good measure. I used one long line from top to bottom - ditching the stock, bent, metal apparatus.

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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Those bars look perfect on the Bob. Great job.

How much did that project cost you if you don't mind me asking?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 03:00 AM
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If you already had all the tools, you could probably get away with $350 - $400 (bars, cables, grips, banjo bolts).

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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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hi,

did the same last weekend on my bob, 16" wild1 chubby, +6 barnett braided steel cables, altogether it took me about 7hrs, but was all worth it, look is cool, riding is more than comfortable.


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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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The bike looks Gooood Wiff. Eric
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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ORIGINAL: tschabippe

did the same last weekend on my bob, 16" wild1 chubby, +6 barnett braided steel cables, altogether it took me about 7hrs, but was all worth it, look is cool, riding is more than comfortable.

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Damn....7 hours? I would've given my right nut to get mine done in that amount of time! [] In my own defense, though, I did have cable malfunctions thanks to the dealer. What you're looking at is my 3rd clutch cable, believe it or not. Also, if you went by the way they had their cables tagged, this one is a +10. Of course, it's not even close to that when you put it up against the stock cable. +4 tops.

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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Whiff, the bars look great. Well worth the effort.

Also really like the seat. Can you tell me who makes it and what your impressions are?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Love the seat! It's from C&C Seats. You can look them up on eBay.

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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Damn looks good! Really transforms the bike. How does it feel to reach up there while riding?
 
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