brake pipe extension

[luv2andy]

Hi, anyone adapted / changed the length of front brake hoses on a 650 ?  I need to (I think) to make the length accommodate a high rise thingy. Or is there a cross over from another model that would work ?

[Rusty Nuts]

I'm  guessing you have handlebar risers? Most of us have managed to slightly reroute the first hose so it just fits. Obviously this depends on your risers height, your handlebars and. the particular model. Newer ones may not be as easy to alter.

[UK_Vstrom650]

If that doesn't work, HEL brakes make replacement hoses and can add length for you. Usually they have a sale at the beginning of December.

[nigel s]

On my'22 1" bar backs is the most that will go without undue stress on the brake line, throttle can be flipped out of the wire guide and is OK.
I too can recommend Hel lines , used them a few times .
https://www.helperformance.com/?ppc_keyword=hel%20brake%20lines&matchtype=e&adgroupid=157973978766&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk3yJiEnnVeuFMd0GG9xmAeelZ8HQMdkIY7C5FXjgdA3R3psQRBdXTMaAgCnEALw_wcB

[luv2andy]

Rusty Nuts  / yes it looks like the first hose is re-routable as it is in something of a loop. Presumably straightening this out will give me some slight play for adjusting to suit risers. I don't think it will impede or change the dynamic of the hydraulics. I just wondered why it's in said loop and not straight in the first place ?
And Nigel S ... thanks for the tip ref. throttle cables...
I'll try both suggestions and if no good will speak with HEL as they state on the website that they can modify new pipes ..
Thanks .

[The Doctor 46]

Hel have a factory just down the road from me. It's cleaner than a hospital, spotless inside. I haven't changed my hoses but if I did I would definitely buy from there even if they were not the cheapest, though they may be. 

[UK_Vstrom650]

HEL made mine +1 inch when I got them. At the time, the December sale was 50% off so worth keeping an eye out for it.

[luv2andy]

Hello The Doctor 46. Not too sure I'm happy with your Hospital analogy; even though you profess to be a doctor ? Is there a theme here ? I mean personally I avoid doctors and especially hospitals. You might never get out alive... 

[The Doctor 46]

Luv2andy. No I'm not a Doctor, I am a retired soldier then firefighter. The Doctor title relates to Valentino Rossi's nick name and race number 46. One of my motorcycle hero's.

Reference hospitals, I was diagnosed with cancer at the end of last year and had a Whipple operation to remove it in May. I was out in a week and back on my bike after two weeks. I couldn't have had better or faster treatment if I had gone private. The NHS saved my life. Respect! 

[Ianmc]

    Doc,so,you are a Valentino fan,a couple of bits of history,I watched his first 500 win at Donington,and just co-incidentally his 400th race on Phillip Island.He could certainly handle a bike.

[purplebikeunicorn]

UK, 50% off?

Must not buy braided brake lines. Must not buy braided brake lines.

[Rusty Nuts]

But..... It's a safety issue. You know it makes sense.

[purplebikeunicorn]

I fitted a braided line to my 125, replacing the 20 year old rubber with a braided line improved the front brake no end (was still shockingly bad, but it seemed to work better)... maybe I will!