Brake Line Routing: Is this okay?

[Architecterre]

As the topic states Addition of clipons meant that I had to try out some rerouting options, limited by lining up the holes between the banjo bolts and the fittings so this seemed like a a decent option.

ive moved the front end as far as it goes left/right and there is no pinching of the brake lines or anything but im unsure whether lines are allowed to be as curvilinear as ive made em.

Appreciate your comments as always.

Adam

 

[ApriliaBill]

You can ask anybody here, I'm no expert, but that's the first time I've seen it mounted on top of the triple, All mine are mounted on the bottom.....

 

[teddpage]

It SHOULD be fine. Why not buy a new brake hose and add a banjo bolt switch. Get rid of the brake pressure switch and upgrade at the same time!

 

[rockcitycafe]

it should be fine, as long as that vertical loop doesn't trap air when bleeding

 

[VonYinzer]

Of you're going to run the bike with the forks up through the trees that much, install a steering damper.

 

[Architecterre]

You can ask anybody here, I'm no expert, but that's the first time I've seen it mounted on top of the triple, All mine are mounted on the bottom.....

Yeah, i thought it odd too, the 1977+ models don't have the same fitting either, they go straight to the caliper. I was more concerned with the lopping around the steering stem/frame/etc. I don't know much about brakes or how they function but i assume the fluid has to stay pressurized to work, and i didnt know if it was at all gravity fed, etc, etc.

Appreciate the quick replies boys!

P.S. feel free to peruse my other photos if you have any advice

http://s1204.photobucket.com/user/Adamh4218/library/?sort=6&page=1

 

[Architecterre]

Of you're going to run the bike with the forks up through the trees that much, install a steering damper.

It was more of an aesthetic thing that had to do with the old shocks i had on this bike, i replaced said shocks with taller hagons so now i plan on removing that push-through. On the other hand, I was advised that i could alleviate some of my clip-on issues by putting them on said push through (above the top yoke).

 

[carnivorous chicken]

The only problem I foresee (other than handling issues with the forks that far through the tree) is if your brake line stretches when turning to the left. You'll find out when you ride.

 

[Luck]

I love the light and the switch. Looks great!