I was wondering who has installed aftermarket front brake lines, and has bar risers. Did you have to special order a longer brake line? Also, post up what brand you went with, and where you got 'em. Thanks.
I'd also be interested in the same with clutch lines. My Falco clutch seems alot smoother; however I have the aftermarket (MPL) clutch slave and Galfer lines. And, I don't know when the previous owner changed the fluid.
Hell, while we're at it...DOT 4 vs. 5.1 brake fluid??????
Steve
"7. I will never stop thanking Ducati for their refusal to sign me in 2009" --- Max Biaggi
'02 Falco
Renegade high-mount, OZ wheels, JCG custom paint, PC III, 48 psi RSV chip, painted Mille swinger, Works Performance shock, Evo airbox/K&N, oversize intake, Jet Hot coated pipes, Heli-bars, MPL clutch slave, braided lines, alarm, Pazzo's, Puig screen, carbon stuff...many more...
'03 Futura
Ash Black, BEF Exhaust, H-Pipe, Heli-bars, heated grips, tinted screen, alarm, 3 power outlets (2 Powerlet & Gerbing), charging LED, John's regulator, carbon hugger, Vista Cruise, MPL clutch slave, Falco forks, 320mm rotors, Pazzo's, Stebel TM80 horn, Tutoro chain oiler, K&N filter
Dot 4 of course.
Don't have risers but do have radial masters. Lines from Hel fit perfectly. Dunno where my then dealer got them but they were replacements for the Spiegler lines that had rusted
This Must Be The Place
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- Futura '03 - currently parting it out, see the For Sale section.
- 2010 Honda VFR1200F. Remus Ti can, Bazzaz Z-Bomb restriction eliminator.
FWIWOriginally Posted by Befbever
DOT 5.1 is compatible with DOT 4.
DOT 5.0 is not.
Big difference between DOT 5 and DOT 5.1
"7. I will never stop thanking Ducati for their refusal to sign me in 2009" --- Max Biaggi
'02 Falco
Renegade high-mount, OZ wheels, JCG custom paint, PC III, 48 psi RSV chip, painted Mille swinger, Works Performance shock, Evo airbox/K&N, oversize intake, Jet Hot coated pipes, Heli-bars, MPL clutch slave, braided lines, alarm, Pazzo's, Puig screen, carbon stuff...many more...
'03 Futura
Ash Black, BEF Exhaust, H-Pipe, Heli-bars, heated grips, tinted screen, alarm, 3 power outlets (2 Powerlet & Gerbing), charging LED, John's regulator, carbon hugger, Vista Cruise, MPL clutch slave, Falco forks, 320mm rotors, Pazzo's, Stebel TM80 horn, Tutoro chain oiler, K&N filter
Oops sorry! I always use DOT 4.
This Must Be The Place
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- Futura '03 - currently parting it out, see the For Sale section.
- 2010 Honda VFR1200F. Remus Ti can, Bazzaz Z-Bomb restriction eliminator.
Yips, 5.1!
My former dealer advised it: "Could be better as well for the clutch slave to avoid leaks."
Changed the rubber gasket and oil and didn't have problems since. I didn't say it is because of the dot 5.1
2002 silver Futura and 2005 black/bronze Falco
I had Gen-Mar risers on my old Futura. I did not have to change out the brake or clutch hydraulic lines to fit them. I currently have the Heli-bars on my new(er) Futura. No changes were required on the hydraulic lines to fit them, either.
dave
I used DOT 5.1 last year and this year I´m using DOT 5 (silicone) as a test for the clutch.Yips, 5.1!
My former dealer advised it: "Could be better as well for the clutch slave to avoid leaks."
Changed the rubber gasket and oil and didn't have problems since. I didn't say it is because of the dot 5.1
Put in a brand new clutch slave seal and flushed the system when going to DOT 5.
At the end of the year I will know which fluid discolours the most.
The 5.1 was pretty dark after one year even after internal cleaning of the slave cylinder at the beginning of the year.
2001 RST Futura in stream Silver.
Mods: Modified Öhlins fork from mille R, Mille brake discs, HEL front brakelines, Carbon RS 250 front fender, Wiring mod done and soldered all the contacts in the brown and white connectors to the Regulator. Engine related:05 map, Iridium plugs, tuneboy, derestriced intake, old mille airboot, staintunes exhaust. Lambda bung hardbrazed in the "breadbox". Öhlins mille R rear shock with 110N/mm spring and the integrated hydraulic preload adjuster. LED Voltmeter installed inside the dash for monitoring charging..
NWS hugger. Equipment: Famsa tankbag,
CBR 600 -07 MOSFET R&R FH008EE providing stable 14.4 - 14.5 V (with my wiring mod) over all rpm. Daytona heated grips with mccoi pwm controller
I have the longer Galpher lines with Heli Bars. The setup is excellent. I've ridden an RST with the Heli Bars and stock lines. The stock lines will limit your ability to adjust the bars.
I had the GenMars. Those were useless but didn't require longer lines. The Heli's w/ longer lines is the way to go. A nice clean install and the lines provide for maximum adjustability. The fairing and tank being the limiting factor.
BUT, take note, if you are going to consider the radial masters, the lines would be different, yet again. So think through that first.
And yes, I did the clutch line too. I also have the Evo slave. When I road an RST with stock clutch line and slave, I couldn't wait to get off of it! It felt terrible.
I installed the Helis with the radial controls from AF1...the steel lines fit fine and don't restrict bar movement. Now that I've been using them for a couple of years, I can't imagine a Futura without them. The radial kit was expensive, but worth it IMHO.
I have Heli bars with Spiegler SS lines that are 1.5" longer than stock although 1" over would have been plenty.
The stock line will work if you remove the clamp that holds the line in place on the lower triple clamp.
02 Aprilia Futura
"if you are going to consider the radial masters, the lines would be different, yet again. So think through that first."
Would you mind expanding on this?. I would like to get braided lines, but also have a mind to fit radial master cylinders in the future. Is it just an issue of length in which case I could just get slightly longer lines now, or do the radials take a different size banjo etc?.
Banjo's same size but have different angle to connect to m/c. If lines are long enough you can get them on but can foul if I remember correctly if the bend on the banjo is wrong.
Maurice
no matter the brand of bike, the wind is the same.
What he said:-) And that's what AF1 said too. I haven't actually seen the difference.
On my plane ride to the MotoGP I sat near the guy's from BCM, a Ducati shop. They told me the same thing as the same issues occurs on some of the Duc's if you make the swap. They suggested putting on 998 masters. Not the radials, but better than stock and a lot cheaper than the radials. I've not heard anyone actually doing that though.
Thanks, will look out for both.
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