brake cables

[providedrailroad]

with front brake cables - there are actually 2 cables, they meet in the center of the bars ( 78 GS750), is this absolutely necessary? If I am replacing my brake cables, could I get away with a single cable? What would the best way to route a single cable, how much play should I leave to keep things moving freely and safely?

Thanks!

[azr]

Is your bike a 750C or 750E (single disk up front or dual). I'm guessing it is the single disk C version. You can replace the whole system with a single line. A nice upgrade is to install a stainless steel line. Really helps the braking performance of a single disk system. As far as play, get a hose of some sort and work out your brake line route through the handle bars and down to the caliper. Make sure it will not bind when the handle bars are turned their full radius from left to right. Simple method of getting the exact measurement and you can always add just a bit to make sure. Pay attention to the angles on the banjo bolts, they need to be correct or the line will want to turn in a way you don't want it to.

[providedrailroad]

Is your bike a 750C or 750E (single disk up front or dual). I'm guessing it is the single disk C version. You can replace the whole system with a single line. A nice upgrade is to install a stainless steel line. Really helps the braking performance of a single disk system. As far as play, get a hose of some sort and work out your brake line route through the handle bars and down to the caliper. Make sure it will not bind when the handle bars are turned their full radius from left to right. Simple method of getting the exact measurement and you can always add just a bit to make sure. Pay attention to the angles on the banjo bolts, they need to be correct or the line will want to turn in a way you don't want it to.

I have superbike bars and although they are bent towards the handlebars I think the best thing to do is going to be to get a straight banjo bolt to get more clearance. I thought this would be fine but just wanted to make sure. Going to order some stainless lines. Thanks!