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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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I did consider bending the brake line, to save&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;the price of the new brake line which&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;anywhere from&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;$55.00 to&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;$70.00, and&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;I am sure I'll have to reroute the throttle cable outside as well.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Replaced my 1200C bars with a set Dyna low bars and changed the bars only. Brake line long enough if you fab a new clip. Much more comfortable and no ape look.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Do you have a close up photo of the clip? I could use a good idea.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Fabricated clip from wide wire tie used by phone companies and power service companies.&nbsp\\; Taper ends a little for looks used original screw in threaded hole from old clip.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;Photo of bars shows they are wider, a little higher and&nbsp\\;a little more pull back.&nbsp\\; Very comfortable.
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PM me your email address and I will send pictures.&nbsp\\; The forum way is not working tonight.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Nice job on the clip you made. The brake line looks good that way. I did the bars today and ended up putting a reflector holder from a bicycle as a temporary clip for my brake line. I bit the bullet and ordered a new one.
 
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