carb question. got it working ,thanks all

[rhanson40@adelphia.net]

I got my bike back from the shop today with the SS brake lines. They feel much stronger than before, though that could be my imagination. Anyway, they did a good job, except that the brakeline is in front of the instruments. I take it it should have gone behind the fairing. On the other hand, the brakes work great, they been well bled, you get the picture. Is there any reason that I can't just zip tie the brakeline (It's plastic coated) to the cross bar? Then next time I have the bike worked on I can have lines put back where they belong. Any opinions? Ralph I'll check back on the list later tonight. My e-mail isn't currently working, so I'll read responses on the web. I can be reached on my work e-mail if anyone wants to at: rhanson@...

[guymanbro@excite.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., rhanson40@a... wrote:

> I got my bike back from the shop today with the SS brake lines. .

Is there any reason that I can't just zip tie the brakeline (It's plastic coated) to the cross bar Ralph, that actually IS where the brakeline goes. With the the OEM unit there are little plastic horse-shoe thingies that slip onto the cross bar and onto the brake line. My SS lines were smaller diameter so the little HSTs were worthless. I used zip ties. dat brooklyn bum

[rhanson40@adelphia.net]

Thanks, Brooklyn! Appreciate it. I like the new shop, their prices are good, and I like the people. I hated to think they messed it up. Ralph

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., guymanbro@e... wrote: > Ralph, that actually IS where the brakeline goes. With the the OEM > unit there are little plastic horse-shoe thingies that slip onto the > cross bar and onto the brake line. My SS lines were smaller diameter > so the little HSTs were worthless. I used zip ties. > > dat brooklyn bum

[sheilandken]

I ride mostly road and gravel road. No real trail riding. In that case, is there any advantage to braided steel brake cables? Thanks, Ken

[Chris]

Good question, I went to the parts store today for brake pads and stuff. Parts man told me that under the rubber the hoses are braided stainless steel on almost all bike built since the late nineties. What does the group think please, I don't want to nick the rubber cover to find out. -----Original Message----- From: sheilandken [mailto:sheilandken@...] Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 06:52 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Brake Lines I ride mostly road and gravel road. No real trail riding. In that case, is there any advantage to braided steel brake cables? Thanks, Ken List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 1/27/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 1/27/2003

[The Mule]

The relative softness of the stock line can actually be an advantage on gravel or dirt. You can modulate your braking easier and you're less likely to lock up the front wheel and lose control. On pavement, however, you won't have the stopping power of the stiffer steel line. Most riders prefer having the extra power of the aftermarket lines. The reason becomes readily apparent the first time you avoid an accident by stopping short of hitting something on the road. AFAIK, Kawi hasn't changed from the smooshy brake lines for the KLR. The Mule

----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris" > Good question, I went to the parts store today for brake pads and stuff. > Parts man told me that under the rubber the hoses are braided stainless > steel on almost all bike built since the late nineties. What does the group > think please, I don't want to nick the rubber cover to find out. > > -----Original Message----- > From: sheilandken [mailto:sheilandken@...] > > I ride mostly road and gravel road. No real trail riding. In that > case, is there any advantage to braided steel brake cables? > > Thanks, > > Ken >

[david gay]

I think your parts man is smoking the good sh*t. Dave A12 Chris wrote:Good question, I went to the parts store today for brake pads and stuff. Parts man told me that under the rubber the hoses are braided stainless steel on almost all bike built since the late nineties. What does the group think please, I don't want to nick the rubber cover to find out. -----Original Message----- From: sheilandken [mailto:sheilandken@...] Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 06:52 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Brake Lines I ride mostly road and gravel road. No real trail riding. In that case, is there any advantage to braided steel brake cables? Thanks, Ken List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 1/27/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 1/27/2003 List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[kdxkawboy@aol.com]

Now why would they cover up a perfectly good stainless steelline with a thick rubber coating? What purpose could the rubber serve but to jump up the cost of construction. I wouldn't know why the dealer is feeding you this line but when I hear of dealers that feed folks such bull my advice is to find a new dealer. Pat Schmid G'ville, NV In a message dated 2003-02-22 5:55:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, chris4617@... writes:

> > Good question, I went to the parts store today for brake pads and stuff. > Parts man told me that under the rubber the hoses are braided stainless > steel on almost all bike built since the late nineties. What does the > group > think please, I don't want to nick the rubber cover to find out. > >

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[kdxkawboy@aol.com]

I would disagree with that statement. Mushy brakes are mushy brakes rather dirt or street. They don't make modulation any easier, if anything the lack of precious braking power due to expanding rubber lines makes it harder to accurately modulate braking power. By going to steel braided lines I feel that I have improved the ability to modulate the brakes on all surfaces and have finally found some decent braking power along the way. Pat Schmid G'ville, NV In a message dated 2003-02-22 6:18:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, KLRMule@... writes:

> The relative softness of the stock line can actually be an advantage on > gravel or dirt. You can modulate your braking easier and you're less likely > to lock up the front wheel and lose control. >

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[Guest]

I agree, that parts guy didn't know what he was talking about. The factories put the absolutely cheapest hydralic lines on their bikes they can find. That means they use nylon reenforced rubber hose. At best he may have cut a brake line in two and seen the shiny nylon, at worst he was talking out his butt. :+) James

> Now why would they cover up a perfectly good stainless steelline

with a thick

> rubber coating? What purpose could the rubber serve but to jump up

the cost

> of construction. I wouldn't know why the dealer is feeding you this

line but

> when I hear of dealers that feed folks such bull my advice is to

find a new

> dealer. > > Pat Schmid > G'ville, NV > > > In a message dated 2003-02-22 5:55:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, > chris4617@c... writes: > > > > > Good question, I went to the parts store today for brake pads and

stuff.

> > Parts man told me that under the rubber the hoses are braided

stainless

> > steel on almost all bike built since the late nineties. What

does the

> > group > > think please, I don't want to nick the rubber cover to find out. > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]