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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 12:03 AM
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Today I installed LA Choppers 2inch risers on my XL883L, easy to install, however when I turn the bars to the right as far as they go, my front break line is squished between the frame and the lower tree. Here is my question, is it possible to reroute the front brake line without disconnecting it from the front brake master cylinder or the caliper to the front of the lower tree?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 12:57 AM
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Today I installed LA Choppers 2inch risers on my XL883L, easy to install, however when I turn the bars to the right as far as they go, my front break line is squished between the frame and the lower tree. Here is my question, is it possible to reroute the front brake line without disconnecting it from the front brake master cylinder or the caliper to the front of the lower tree?
As long as you can get the whole front master cylinder to fit through where you want it routed.
 
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Well Change of plans, Instead or rerouting the Brake line, I'm going to have a Braided Steel brake line made in a +2" length to accommodate the riser. Found a local place that can make it for about $50 out the door
 
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