Front Brake Pipes
 

I have a choice of brake hose/pipes either the original 1 into 2 set up or using 2 seperate pipes.

1.....what is the better set up to use.
2..... if i go for the 2 seperate pipes how can i fix these so they dont clank around. the original has the clip on the mudgaurd to hold the hose how can i hold hoses

I don't know which layout has an advantage, if any but, I prefer the two separate lines. Fixing them in place is easy - buy some rubber lined p-clips from the likes of M&P or MPS. Fix the p-clips to the lower yoke. If it doesn't already have tapped holes you can do this yourself.

Lower yoke you say. i was a bit dubious of this as the yoke is hollow is this some thing youve done.

?? are you meaning just a small hole and self tapper. ? under yoke or front/ back

Nah...I did it on my SV650. I haven't looked at the SS yet but, I daresay it's not difficult. I used a 4.5mm drill and a battery powered drill. Then I tapped it out with a 5mm tap. If you're dubious about it then why not just use cable ties?

I'm to change to twin lines on the 996 but don't plan to secure them on the way up. I think they're stiff enough not to flap in the breeze aren't they?

Pretty much dude...it's that you need to worry about them flapping around - you need to pin them out of the way so that they don't rub against anything. Braided hose is quite abrasive and can do damage.

You're not wrong - I had a line on my blade rub a hole in the radiator!
Always careful with the routing now, and use lines with plastic wrap stuff on them.


[Edited on 4-3-2006 by NBs996]