Front brake
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Front brake
Can no longer stand the ape hanger bars on my FXSTS and will be changing them out for a lower bar possibly drag bars on short risers but am unsure of how to plumb the brake line. Currently it has a banjo fitting on the master with a short hard line to a short hose to another hard line down the fork to another short hose with a banjo fitting on the brake caliper. Looking for ideas on the best/cheapest way, TIA.
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I used Spiegler for my custom brake lines for my 97 Ducati Monster 900 and they're still working and I'm still alive. 
Easy to work with. I believe I used twine with my then new handlebars (for a scooter) to measure what I needed. Delivery was prompt for when I ordered as they were custom made and I had a variety of braided lines (colors, etc.) and fittings to choose from. They're in OH.
https://spieglerusa.com/brakes.html
Easy to work with. I believe I used twine with my then new handlebars (for a scooter) to measure what I needed. Delivery was prompt for when I ordered as they were custom made and I had a variety of braided lines (colors, etc.) and fittings to choose from. They're in OH.https://spieglerusa.com/brakes.html
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Get the braided hoses that have a outer plastic cover. The metall can make scuff marks on the paint but the plastic cover prevents this.
Spiegler is a good brand, but there are others that are good too.
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Sorry misread your original post.. carry on..
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Thanks for all the help. I found banjo fittings & bolts that mate up to AN-3 fittings at JP Cycle, and have hose building mandrels from my aircraft mech days so will build steel braid hoses for the front and rear.
