Looking for shorter front brake line

[greg]

Hi guys. I am the proud new owner of a 1982 GS650G, and I changed the stock bars to a lower rise "superbike" bar. I know this has been discussed before, but I have a question. Does anybody know if the '82 550MZ front brake line would fit? I found one that's still available online. It looks like it should be short enough, but it's hard to tell from the pictures and they don't tell you the length. The stock line is 19" long. I think about 15" would work.
Thanks for your help. This is a GREAT site!
Greg

[SqDancerLynn1]

Get a braided SS line, you can get it made or make it yourself in any length you want. CHeck with www.Z1enterprises.com www.denniskirk.com

[Nessism]

I think the 550M line would work, but I'm not sure. I installed a 550M clutch cable on one of my bikes and it was shorter, but only a few inches worth.

Check the link below to a thread about building your own brake lines.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=114521

[spyug]

Welcome aboard.

With brake lines the stockers go hinckey after awhile so i wouldn't mess with used ones. As SDL and Nessim suggest get some new SS lines. a titch pricey but well well worth it for better performance and longer life.

Stainless lines will give you bettter feel and easier stops with no fade.

Braided lines is one of the first things I ever do on a bike. Two finger stops become the norm. Go for it.

Cheers,
Spyug.

[BlackStar]

Try these guy's. Excellent service, and fast. Any length or style fittings you want.

http://www.spieglerusa.com/

[Mr. Jiggles]

Cyclebrakes is another option. I've used them in the past for brake parts and custom lines for the GS -

http://www.cyclebrakes.com/html/custom_lines.html

As others have mentioned, go with braided.

[BassCliff]

Hey howdy hey!

Mr. greg,

Let it be known that on this day you are cordially and formally welcomed to the GSR Forum as a Junior Member in good standing with all the rights and privileges thereof. Further let it be known that good standing can be improved with pictures (not you, your bike)! :-D

Stainless steel braided brake lines are on my list of upgrades for my bike too. As long as you're doing it, you might as well do it right. Thanks for joining us.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff