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Doing a bar conversion to straight bars

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Old 03-19-2014, 06:52 PM
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After reading about the coversion somewhere on here, i decided to attempt it. The problem i am having is the brake hose is to short for any amount of lift. Have any of you done this, and what is the cure for the hose.
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Old 03-19-2014, 07:20 PM
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Anyone who can make you a custom brake line can make it just a few inches longer. I like Core Moto and they are who I used on my street fighter conversion.
 
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Old 03-20-2014, 08:37 AM
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I would like to have it DOT rated. Thinking about changing to dual lines as well.
 
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Old 03-22-2014, 09:04 PM
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Galfer offers DOT approved lines, but you'd have to call them to figure out any kinda custom setup.
 
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Old 06-03-2014, 10:35 AM
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I have completed the conversion. I love the straight bars, and my lowered pegs. Enough that i am going to keep the bike, and sell my old XS1100 Midnight.
 
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Pictures or ban for life.
 
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Old 06-03-2014, 07:44 PM
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Old 06-04-2014, 11:41 AM
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Sorry, forgot how much we like pics. I also needed to put adjustable foot pegs on it.
 
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Old 06-04-2014, 12:56 PM
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what kind of risers did you use?
 

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