[krukster86]

That sure is a long title. My CB360 used to have clubman bars. Ages ago, I purchased a SS braided brake hose/line for my bike, and since I had clubman bars, I selected the “shorty” upper brake hose to account for the master cylinder being much lower.

I am now going to something between stock and drag bars (Renthal Ultra Low bars) and that shorty hose is way too short to even come close. Is it possible to source just a “regular length” ss braided brake hose instead of paying extra $$$ for the whole kit?

 

[TOOLS1]

Just get out your local yellow pages and look for a local company that makes up brake, and hydraulic hoses. I use a company called Tompkins Industries. They do have locations all over the country. But there are others.
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[spirograph]

I might be misremembering, but I think 4-into-1 sells theirs in pieces too. Might be able to source a short upper that way.

 

[Old Okie]

My local bike dealer has brake lines and fittings that you can custom
make a brake line any size or type you need. Worked good for me.

 

[krukster86]

I might be misremembering, but I think 4-into-1 sells theirs in pieces too. Might be able to source a short upper that way.

Yeah this is the closest I could find:
Honda Front Brake Hose - Upper 15.5" - 45126-300-003 - CB360 CB450 CB500 CB550 CB750

I think I might pop into my local Honda dealer just down the street.

 

[krukster86]

Honda dealer down the street doesn't have a "crimping machine". Common Motor never got back to me on my "custom order" (and will probably charge an arm and a leg). I will call around some shops in my area to see if I can get one custom made for a reasonable price. Otherwise, I can't justify spending $75 for a whole new set, and might got with 4 into 1's plan rubber hose.

 

[krukster86]

Got a response from 4 into 1. I think I will just pick and choose what I need:

We sell all the parts in that kit individually so you can just get the parts you need.

Upper line: Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided Brake Line - Chrome Plated Ends
Fittings: 4into1.com - Search Results for "banjo fitting"

 

[Old Okie]

Looks like a deal to me. A local motorcycle shop has that sort of thing in stock.

 

[jd50i]

apex and galfer can make custom lines.

 

[Mydlyfkryzis]

If you haven't found someone yet, check this vendor out: https://slingshotcycles-com.3dcartstores.com/crm.asp?action=contactus

I used them for my CB360 lines. They make anything you want. Quality lines. I was very happy with the quality and construction of my lines.

 

[krukster86]

Oh sorry I didn't post a follow up. I ordered from 4 into 1. Stuff should be coming in tomorrow. I hope to install this weekend.

 

[slofut]

Pics of your bars installed?

 

[krukster86]

I can do you one better. I should have a video posted tomorrow once my replacement upper hose comes in...

 

[krukster86]

Bleh, scratch that...
Package was rerouted from next town over to across the country...:roll:

 

[krukster86]

Handlebars installed in this video:

 

[krukster86]

Well it turns out that while the "screw together" SS braided hose kit from 4into1 was the correct length, the fitting length (non-flexible joints) was way too long for the Renthal Ultra-Low bars. No matter how I rotated the hose end and master cylinder, I could not bend the hose assembly in to the proper routing. I am going to go ahead and purchase a regular rubber hose that will accommodate the bending required for my setup.