Replacing brake line

[Malcolm Leick]

I'm just about to replace the upper section of my front brake line on the 650GS twin with a longer version, so that I can fit a Rox Speed FX pivoting riser and Fat bars.

Has anyone got experience of fitting new brake lines? I'm assuming that I should drain the whole line and reservoir first, replace the upper section, refill the system and bleed through to get rid of any air?

Any advice would be gratefully received!

 

[rudiemoto]

got it in one
make sure you replace all the copper washers
if the brakes after bleeding r poo
put a cable tie on lever and leave over night and re bleed
job done
take your time and take it easy just like mark

 

[Malcolm Leick]

Thanks for that. I hope the pic of the guy flying off the bike isn't after the brake line change!