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  • oldyam80sg
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Apr 2007
    • 2042
    • Hackettstown , New Jersey

    #1

    brake line question

    On my 80 SG how is the front brake hoses connected in the union joint? Does it matter if master cylinder side goes on top or bottom of clutch side brake hose. Does it matter? Just curious. Is there a picture?
    1980 XS1100 SG
    Inline fuel filters
    New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
    160 mph speedometer mod
    Kerker Exhaust
    xschop K & N air filter setup
    Dynojet Recalibration kit
    1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
    1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed
  • bikerphil
    Master of XSology
    • Jan 2008
    • 8634
    • South Flori-DUH

    #2
    Master cylinder hose goes on top of the splitter. The left caliper line goes on first, then the right on the bottom of the splitter.
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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    • oldyam80sg
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Apr 2007
      • 2042
      • Hackettstown , New Jersey

      #3
      Got everything connected and brakes bled. Had a few little issues but got it fixed. I used speedbleeders I bought new years ago still in the package. They work great.
      Last edited by oldyam80sg; 04-14-2022, 09:39 AM. Reason: more info added.
      1980 XS1100 SG
      Inline fuel filters
      New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
      160 mph speedometer mod
      Kerker Exhaust
      xschop K & N air filter setup
      Dynojet Recalibration kit
      1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
      1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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      • oldyam80sg
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Apr 2007
        • 2042
        • Hackettstown , New Jersey

        #4
        Looking in my Moms house for grease tray liners, I came a cross a box. I opened it up and found the caliper I took off years ago. Still in great shape as it has been sitting in my old bedroom.
        1980 XS1100 SG
        Inline fuel filters
        New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
        160 mph speedometer mod
        Kerker Exhaust
        xschop K & N air filter setup
        Dynojet Recalibration kit
        1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
        1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8634
          • South Flori-DUH

          #5
          Originally posted by oldyam80sg
          found the caliper I took off years ago. Still in great shape
          Question is why did you remove it in the first place?

          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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          • oldyam80sg
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Apr 2007
            • 2042
            • Hackettstown , New Jersey

            #6
            Years ago when I rode the bike more frequently, I thought the brake rotor was warped so I removed the caliper. I got a different banjo bolt for the splitter and just used the one caliper to stop the bike.
            1980 XS1100 SG
            Inline fuel filters
            New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
            160 mph speedometer mod
            Kerker Exhaust
            xschop K & N air filter setup
            Dynojet Recalibration kit
            1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
            1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

            Comment

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