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    SS Brake Lines for LH (Midnight Special)?

    Hey folks,

    I'm sorry if this has been covered but my searches didn't give me what I was looking for.

    I am interested in replacing the stock rubber brake lines on my 1981 M.S., with stainless steel upgrades. For now I would like to retain the factory linked braking system as it works perfectly (as does everything else on the old hot rod), but I have not had any luck identifying a SS brake hose kit for the LH model. I did see reference to Chacal at XJBikes and I think an XJ1100 kit might work but when I looked up and compared the brake hose part #'s on www.yamaha-motor.com I noticed that the part #'s were different between the 81 LH and the 82 XJ for the two hoses that go to the left and right front calipers.

    I know that I can take the hoses off my bike and have new SS lines made by a custom vendor. I've done that in the past and will do it again if needed but I would prefer for now to obtain an off the shelf solution if it is available.

    So, how about it. Anyone have any luck with off the shelf stainless steel brake lines for their Midnight Special with linked brakes? Any other helpful comments appreciated as well.

    Avery
    What Is:
    2003 Kawasaki KDX 200

    What Was:
    2001 Yamaha FZ1 - WarpDrive!
    1987 Kawasaki ZL 1000 - Eliminator
    1983 Honda CR 250 Glamis Blaster
    1988 Kawasaki KDX 200 - Stolen!
    1974 Suzuki GT 750 - Water Buffalo
    1984 H.D. XLX 61 - Good Riddance
    1976 Kawasaki S3 400 - Two Smoke
    1979 Honda CB 750F - Black Beauty
    1974 Kawasaki H1 500 - Mean Green
    1971 Suzuki TC 90 - 15 Y.O.'s dream!
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  • #2
    I have not yet found a Kit anywhere to fit the LH. If you do find one let me know because I am also soon in need of them. I planned on going back to http://cyclebrakes.com as they have served me very well in the past. A bit more money than some but the service and quality of lines are great. They will custom make any lines you or I want.
    2-79 XS1100 SF
    2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
    80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
    Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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    • #3
      I believe that kit will work. XJ and xs lh both have the linked brakes, so they are the same. CatatonicBug used Chacal's setup on his bike without complaints. Ask him for sure though.
      Nathan
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      • #4
        The link in my signature will take you directly to the page where Chacal sells a setup that is a PERFECT fit for the LH. They come with all the rubber mounting dampers already installed, and are perfectly twisted and rotated to fit. I got the black lines, but he sells them in red, clear and blue as well.
        1980 XS850SG - Sold
        1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
        Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
        Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

        Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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        • #5
          Thanks to all for the help!

          Hey 'Bug. Glad to hear that the XJ1100 lines from Chacal fit without problems. Also, how did you order your lines from Chacal? I see the part #'s and price listings on the link you referenced (thanks) but I don't see a recommended way to contact him or place orders. Probably right in front of me but was hoping that you could save me a little search time. Thanks again!

          Avery
          What Is:
          2003 Kawasaki KDX 200

          What Was:
          2001 Yamaha FZ1 - WarpDrive!
          1987 Kawasaki ZL 1000 - Eliminator
          1983 Honda CR 250 Glamis Blaster
          1988 Kawasaki KDX 200 - Stolen!
          1974 Suzuki GT 750 - Water Buffalo
          1984 H.D. XLX 61 - Good Riddance
          1976 Kawasaki S3 400 - Two Smoke
          1979 Honda CB 750F - Black Beauty
          1974 Kawasaki H1 500 - Mean Green
          1971 Suzuki TC 90 - 15 Y.O.'s dream!

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          • #6
            Never mind

            I found how to contact Chacal.

            Avery
            What Is:
            2003 Kawasaki KDX 200

            What Was:
            2001 Yamaha FZ1 - WarpDrive!
            1987 Kawasaki ZL 1000 - Eliminator
            1983 Honda CR 250 Glamis Blaster
            1988 Kawasaki KDX 200 - Stolen!
            1974 Suzuki GT 750 - Water Buffalo
            1984 H.D. XLX 61 - Good Riddance
            1976 Kawasaki S3 400 - Two Smoke
            1979 Honda CB 750F - Black Beauty
            1974 Kawasaki H1 500 - Mean Green
            1971 Suzuki TC 90 - 15 Y.O.'s dream!

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