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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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I need a suggestion. I went up with riser extensions 2.5 more inches, as well as the stock nightster risers which are what an inch or inch an 1/2. Either way I need 2.5-3" longer of a brake line.
 
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magnum shielding is an awesome product
 
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russell steel braided.
 
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Anyone know how long the stock brake line is? Sad thing is it looks like it would fit if it didn't go flexible, rigid, flexible.
 
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I had 9 inch z bars and fit with the stock line it bends easily. some people get 36 inches but i got a 40 inch and routed it the same way as stock with ten inch apes.
 
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Take a cloth tape measure and route it where you want...you then have your measurement. If no tape available then use some flexible tubing or such.
 
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you can bend the metal straight.
 
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Originally Posted by tripn88
I had 9 inch z bars and fit with the stock line it bends easily. some people get 36 inches but i got a 40 inch and routed it the same way as stock with ten inch apes.
I don't see what that magnum shielding company means by Upper brake assembly and lower brake assembly I thought the stock line was all one piece?


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Take a cloth tape measure and route it where you want...you then have your measurement. If no tape available then use some flexible tubing or such.
Think im just going the same route as stock. No need to reinvent the wheel.
 
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I just ordered a 40" universal brake cable the the banjo adapter fittings at the angle i wanted.
 
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Well $69 for a new one or $20 for used. I don't know if I'd trust a used cable.
 
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