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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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Bought a brake line flaring tool a while ago to make new lines for my GL-1000's.
The tool does DIN & SAE flaring
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The tool and a 7M roll of 3/16" brake line.
The tool and a 7M roll of 3/16" brake line.
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Using the position bolt to align the correct depth of the line.
Using the position bolt to align the correct depth of the line.
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Step one is to flare it out to a DIN fitting.
Step one is to flare it out to a DIN fitting.
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By screwing this end right in.
By screwing this end right in.
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It gives the DIN flare.
It gives the DIN flare.
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1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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Continued :)
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Then we use the other end of the bolt to flare it out to an SAE fitting.
Then we use the other end of the bolt to flare it out to an SAE fitting.
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As such.
As such.
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Slide the screw fitting on and she is ready for the bending process.
Slide the screw fitting on and she is ready for the bending process.
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This is the original contorted line with the screw fitting cut off as i need it that i have to copy.
This is the original contorted line with the screw fitting cut off as i need it that i have to copy.
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All done and ready to fit so i can flare out the other end in the correct place (yet to be determined).
All done and ready to fit so i can flare out the other end in the correct place (yet to be determined).
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1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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I also fitted the rebuilt carbies using New insulator connector rubbers from Randakk's that are absolutely perfect! dancr

Of course Dixie is keeping a sharp eye on me to make sure i do everything correctly as her life depends on the sidecar to transport her safely about. crossy.gif
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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that tube bender is pure genius..
I like your flaring tool as well.
I have a snap on double flare tool that I bought 30+ years ago but you need a vise to clamp the bar in.
I like the handle on yours..which gives me an idea. :mrgreen:
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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For some reason I have been dropped from the mailing list (probably waited too long to say anything due to awe) anyway this comment should get me back on the list. Glad to see you are still at it.
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I've never seen that version of a double flaring tool. Where is the source of that one?
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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G'day to All :-D

That flaring tool i purchased from e-Bay for $45au :)

I managed to connect the throttle and choke cables, refit the air box and fit the two radiator fans, also fitted the front brake lines i got from e-bay, they came from a Valkyrie and fit perfectly, just had to make a bracket to mount the spliter.

The exhaust is just held in place by two bolts so i could route the brake line

Most of the time is spent looking for things that have been shifted several times since disassembly.

Happy and safe riding to All, Peter.
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My new squiggly sidecar brake line.
My new squiggly sidecar brake line.
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The other end.  I have not worked out the angle or height to bend and cut it before flaring.
The other end. I have not worked out the angle or height to bend and cut it before flaring.
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As she sits now.
As she sits now.
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The big silver thing in the middle is the brake line bracket made from 2&quot; flat Aluminium bar.
The big silver thing in the middle is the brake line bracket made from 2" flat Aluminium bar.
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1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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Great work on the brake lines Peter. I just want you to know that I'm stealing your bending tool idea. :)

Question, would copper tubing work/hold up for use as brake lines?
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BikeMaine wrote:Great work on the brake lines Peter. I just want you to know that I'm stealing your bending tool idea. :)

Question, would copper tubing work/hold up for use as brake lines?
Not regular copper but most auto parts stores now carry a copper/nickel line. Works well. Bends easy. Doesn't rust.

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robin1731 wrote:
BikeMaine wrote:Great work on the brake lines Peter. I just want you to know that I'm stealing your bending tool idea. :)

Question, would copper tubing work/hold up for use as brake lines?
Not regular copper but most auto parts stores now carry a copper/nickel line. Works well. Bends easy. Doesn't rust.

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does it look like straight copper on the outside?. So it could be polished?
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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Bike looks kind of cool naked. I have a 1500 setting on my back patio that a friend gave me. Been wondering what to do with it, maybe a "streamliner"?
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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This is something that i want to do to a 15, just have to pick one up that has hit the deck and only has Tupperware damage. crossy.gif
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Naked 1500 in the GL-1000 styling.
Naked 1500 in the GL-1000 styling.
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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This one is a bit "spare" but has some very clever ideas.
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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BikeMaine wrote:
robin1731 wrote:
BikeMaine wrote:Great work on the brake lines Peter. I just want you to know that I'm stealing your bending tool idea. :)

Question, would copper tubing work/hold up for use as brake lines?
Not regular copper but most auto parts stores now carry a copper/nickel line. Works well. Bends easy. Doesn't rust.

.
does it look like straight copper on the outside?. So it could be polished?
Yes, I've done some fuel lines with it and just a little polishing makes them look very nice.

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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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G'day to All :-D

I had to re-design the front brake line bracket that i made as it interfered with the speedo cable and fairing bracket on full extremities.
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Bracket Mkii.
Bracket Mkii.
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Flip side.
Flip side.
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Crush tubes through both the plastic and new bracket.
Crush tubes through both the plastic and new bracket.
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Ah, that's better.
Ah, that's better.
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1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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