The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: MikeFossl on August 12, 2014, 08:58:29 PM
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Does anyone know what end fittings I need for an 85 R65 with a single brembo?
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10mm by 1mm male both ends if using a single hose run adjust as required if using hard pipe at one or both ends
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According to my VIN, I have a Jan 1985, US bike. Based on the two parts diagrams for single brembo brakes for pre 85 and 85 and on, it looks like I have a hybrid of sorts. Pre 85 bikes are supposed to have a banjo fitting at the master cylinder and 10 mm female fitting at the caliper end (attached to the fixed tubing). 85 and on are supposed to have a two line setup, with a coupler between and a pressure switch for the brake light.
In any case , I now have a Vennhiil SS brake line with 10mm male and 10 mm female adapters. I'm really pleased with the improvement and the service from Vennhill was great.
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My '87 has a single disc and one line from master cyl to caliper - I just got a Vennlill Stainless line from Motobins. I got a high bars length at 860 I think. Bolt on, banjo and female. The master cyl end has a right angle bend, stock doesn't...I didn't like the idea at first, but it's works out well. Could be a problem going back to low bars though.
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Is the single line secured anywhere behind the head light ??
This may or may not be a concern, but I've seen the single front brake line chaff on wiring, if not secured somewhere behind the head light area .
Maybe something to keep an eye on .
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Mine chaffed on the S fairing under braking and bumps - there was clearance standing there looking at it, not under movement. Sorted - no S fairing.