Front Brake line Rubbing on Number Plate
  • Mikey350D
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    Front Brake line Rubbing on Number Plate

    by Mikey350D » Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:57 pm

    Tired of having fornt brake line rubbing on number plate and making your new graphics look like crap>

    On the plastic guide hoop, below lower left coner of number plate: Drill hole a little more than half-way back. Then install zip-tye, forcing the brake hose to the front half of hoop. This will move brake line about half inch forward, minimizing rubbing.

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    by woodsman » Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:09 pm

    Not a good idea. When your forks compress, your breakline will get rubbed a lot and where-out really fast I think.
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    by Mikey350D » Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:17 am

    I've been doing it since the CR85 days.
    As long as you leave plenty of room for brake cable movement, its ok.
    Otherwise you are correct: Mr Murphy will arrive in short order.
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    by Vcandito » Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:19 am

    When Servicing your cables take a desired length of automotive fuel line (rubber) and slip it over the cable sleeve, you can then secure that with the zip-tie and even lube it with a little oil. This will prevent the cable from wearing pre-maturely. Just something to think about; I'm sure you can translate this to the front brake cable (bigger hose). ;)
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