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Discussion starter · #22 ·
Well bummer. The Galfer line they sent me won't work. 50 bucks wasted, again. I may see if there is a custom shop around who can cut the line down and crimp on a banjo connector. Not much else to do at this point.
 
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I spoke with galfer and they told me the brake line they list for the gen 3 is the correct size but I can confirm it's too long. I called a 2nd time and they told me I had to route the line the same way as oem and I told them nope.
I sure hope someone can develope and sell a line that goes forward to eliminate the aircraft carrier tail hook design.
 
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Reveille said:
The gen 3 swingarm is 2" longer, go figure.
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Related but slightly off-topic: does this mean that the Gen 3 has a different wheelbase than Gen 2?
 
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jcfrenz said:
Has anyone found a brake line that works?
Was going to order the Galfer lines. I talked with them and they said
Front Lines FK003D1004-1
Rear Lines FK003D1004R
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The front fits the gen 3 and I confirmed it personally. The rear they sell is about 2" too long to route it forward off the caliper the way I want to. If you follow the factory route and put the big goofy loop off the caliper, the galfer rear fits. I thought about taking the rear to a local shop and have them shorten it.
 
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Reveille said:
The front fits the gen 3 and I confirmed it personally. The rear they sell is about 2" too long to route it forward off the caliper the way I want to. If you follow the factory route and put the big goofy loop off the caliper, the galfer rear fits. I thought about taking the rear to a local shop and have them shorten it.
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I was building a v92 recently and nobody would build me a brake line. I tried all the machine and custom shops I use. Id guess liability reasons but most gave other excuses. I have them build power steering and hydraulic lines all the time.

I called up galfer and was told they were on vacation (really? The entire ordering department) so I tried spiegler and they were absolutely great. Ive used them since. Excellent products and excellent build your own line site. I also called magnum who id used on HD before but the v92 took a special fitting at one end where the brake switch was. A 10x1.0 I think it was. A simple banjo at both ends should be easy to get
 
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The stock Galfer KLR line is about 4" too long IMO, so it loops up above the handlebars, which makes bleeding the recalcitrant front brake even more annoying. I have 2 of them. If I order another one, I'll order a custom line that's shorter.

EDIT: That's for the Gen1 and Gen2. Dnn't know about the Get 3 as it is a different line.
 
#35 ·
Reveille said:
The front fits the gen 3 and I confirmed it personally. The rear they sell is about 2" too long to route it forward off the caliper the way I want to. If you follow the factory route and put the big goofy loop off the caliper, the galfer rear fits. I thought about taking the rear to a local shop and have them shorten it.
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Just my opinion, it looks better using the OEM route because if not, those factory brake line hoops look ridiculous and is triggering my OCD. I suppose one can cut them off and spray paint the ends. Either way it looks like something is missing (because there is).
 
#37 ·
Reveille said:
So I did it, finally. I ordered a front and rear set of SS brake lines from klr650.com. Advertised as Edelbrock but showed up labeled Russell with a Edelbrock name on the back of the package. The front fit perfectly and I filled it with Motul 600. Bled it out , all good.
The rear line they sent me is too short and will not work on a gen 3. I asked when I ordered and they stated it would work but nope. 2" too short. The gen 3 swingarm is 2" longer, go figure. I reached out to them to start a return. I'll need to wait for Galfer to bring one to market. I believe they are finalizing it now. It's 100 degrees here so I'll test the front brakes tomorrow and follow up. I already lost 5lbs in sweat so I'm done for the night.
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The KLR front brake is horrible and needs all the help it can get!
 
Discussion starter · #38 ·
OCL said:
You now have a good place to hang a Good Luck Bell.
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Like you mentioned, cutting the wire mounts off may be the best option for safety and attractiveness. There's a hole in the swingarm with a plastic cap on it which could be exploited to allow a better cleaner mounting position. This would also allow the brake line to be better protected.
 
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Reveille said:
Like you mentioned, cutting the wire mounts off may be the best option for safety and attractiveness. There's a hole in the swingarm with a plastic cap on it which could be exploited to allow a better cleaner mounting position. This would also allow the brake line to be better protected.
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Do it. Show us the result so we can follow your lead.
 
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