stainless steel brake line kits for 86 FJ 1200

[JohnH]

So after having a leaky clutch line, I have decided to replace all of the lines on my FJ with braided lines.  I found a site that has kits available, but the kit says that it fits 1988 and on FJs...I have an 86, will the kit work?

http://www.allbikebrakes.com/products/A.B.B-Stainless-Brake-Lines-Yamaha-FJ1200-1988%252d1996.html

Any advice is appreciated.

[jwh]

i would think that that kit does not have the lines for the anti-dive on 86's, if you still have them on you would need a couple of extra lines not used on  88 onward models.

[Arnie]

The A-D units never worked very well (if at all).  Your best solution is to just run 2 brake lines from the master directly to the calipers.
I'm not sure if you can just leave the A-D units open or if you need to cap them where the banjo connects.
Others on the list should be able to tell you.

Arnie

[Scooterbob]

Can't say I have the answer for you JohnH, but I think Arnie is correct that you would need to cap off where the A-D units connected.


I've been wanting to find a place that sells the entire kit like that myself.  Nice site.

Quick question for everyone.  I see a couple different brands on the site provided.  Any preference or brands that should be avoided?

[E Double]

I was going to buy a full set with the A/D lines from Spiegler Performance.  I have a few friends who have purchased their lines in the past and are pleased with the product.  Here's the link to their site;

http://spieglerusa.com/

[1tinindian]

I was going to buy a full set with the A/D lines from Spiegler Performance.  I have a few friends who have purchased their lines in the past and are pleased with the product.  Here's the link to their site;

http://spieglerusa.com/

Not cheap, but damn nice!
I used them for my caliper update and eliminated the 3rd line!
Most nice.

Leon

[JMR]

The A-D units never worked very well (if at all).  Your best solution is to just run 2 brake lines from the master directly to the calipers.
I'm not sure if you can just leave the A-D units open or if you need to cap them where the banjo connects.
Others on the list should be able to tell you.

Arnie

You can use bolts with crush washers in place of the original AD banjo bolts.

[Scooterbob]

Not cheap, but damn nice!
I used them for my caliper update and eliminated the 3rd line!
Most nice.

Leon

So help me understand please.  There is a line that runs from the reservoir to the T connection, and then one to each caliper.  Correct?  Which line did you eliminate?

[rktmanfj]

Not cheap, but damn nice!
I used them for my caliper update and eliminated the 3rd line!
Most nice.

Leon

So help me understand please.  There is a line that runs from the reservoir to the T connection, and then one to each caliper.  Correct?  Which line did you eliminate?

Double banjo bolt at the m/c, and a line directly to each caliper... chuck the splitter into the trash. 

Some guys use the double bolt on one of the calipers and run a line up and over to the other caliper.

[Scooterbob]

Any advantage to that, besides one less line?

[1tinindian]

So help me understand please.  There is a line that runs from the reservoir to the T connection, and then one to each caliper.  Correct?  Which line did you eliminate?

Eliminate the single line that runs from the M/C to the "Y".
The advantage is one less connection that might leak, and it cleans up the installed appearance of the bike.

Randy is right, just transfer the double banjo bolt up to the M/C.

I took solder wire and used that as my guide to get the length right for the double lines.

Leon

[Pat Conlon]

Any advantage to that, besides one less line?

Not really.

Along with one less line, you will be reducing the bolt/crush washer connections from 4 single/1 double down to 2 single/1double.
I found that the double line setup was slightly easier to bleed.
The bubbles went directly uphill to the master cylinder instead of being routed through the tee.

Prolly just my imagination....I have not been right since the 60's......

Leon, your bike is sooooo bitchen.  

aaaah Scooterbob, this reminds me, did you know that your saddlebag brackets saved my ass in my last low side accident?
Yep,  They kept my R side soft bag from collapsing against the bike and thus, along with saving my seat and bodywork, the bag absorbed the blow and kept my bike off my right leg. Your bracket allowed the soft bag to do this...Thank you Bob for such a bitchen idea and product.
I did think of you while I was sliding down the road....good thoughts!  Again Thank you!

[1tinindian]

Here is a PM I had with Pat when I was is the process of getting my lines.
Pats comments are in red, and were a great help!

Thanks again Pat!

Leon

[Travis398]

The advantage is................................ it cleans up the installed appearance of the bike.

I don't think so, I think the double lines near the bars looks like shit. 

Not that anyone cares what I think though

[Pat Conlon]

I don't think so, I think the double lines near the bars looks like shit.......