R65LS Front Brakes

[bruce_launceston]

Hi Mike, I wasn't aware that the earler models had a 2 piece hose from the MC to the splitter. Sounds like they changed in about '82?

I imagine your setup would be easier to bleed, that upturning loop of hose on the later models is a bugger to get the air out of when installing new lines.

[Mike V]

No problem Bruce, I should appologize for muddying up the LS brake thread with my non-LS 81 R65.  I assumed the front brake assembly "may" be the same for all and my photos would lead to some help rather than confusion.

[nhmaf]

Yes, my 82 LS looks just like the setup on R65Singh's bike (also an 82, so that makes a certain amount of sense)!

[wmsoller]

LS folks: How long is the line from the splitter to the M/C? Banjos on both ends?

[bruce_launceston]

The factory line has banjo's both ends and is 270mm centre to centre of holes.
I measured my old original line, I had it in the cupboard.

[nhmaf]

IT depends on whether you've got the tall US bars fitted, or the low Euro bars.  You DO have to change this line from master cylinder to the splitter when going from one to the other.

[bruce_launceston]

The 270mm is for euro bars.