Quick caution about SS brake lines

[kjcili]

I got 1" risers on my baby and my front brake lines stretch on turns and I had to reroute my choke cable cuz it would also pull on turns.

 

[Blue1]

SS lines have NO stretch, if you have 1' risers, you need 1" longer lines.

You don't want to crest a rise, top out your fork one too many times and pop a brake line off, lubing the tires and leaving you with no front brakes.

I ordered mine one inch longer (with one inch risers) and needed every bit of it.

Blue

 

[HayaPete]

Anyone know where the best place to get extended stainless lines in Canada is?

 

[071300r]

Condition:
Stretched stainless brake lines Galpher Fronts)

Mods:
3/4 Reaper style riser (possibly the tall risers without the Helibars as well)
Helibars

FIX:
lower front end by 3/4"  (this may be more if you have the taller reaper style risers)


When initially installed I did not notice this problem.. However when I had the bike supported by the frame and the front suspension fully extended, it pulled the lines "straight" and loaded them.. This is potentially a disaster waiting to happen..

I do know that there are 2 of us so far that have discovered this issue.  If you are running risers and stainless lines, I would get the forks fully extended and check that the lines are not being pulled on..

I thought I posted this already but i guess not...

IF YOU INSTALL THEM CORRECTLY THEY WILL BE FINE BOGGY