[Shawthing]

As maviczap says.

On further inspection and jacking the front of the bike up again, it showed that there is Not enough length in the standard brake lines, even with the lower yoke clamp disconnected to allow the bars to be raised to their highest position (and get the full effect from the raised bars), and at the same time allow full extension of the forks.
IMO Replacement longer brake lines are cirtainly required.
OEM brake line length (center of banjo to center of banjo) from master cylinder to right brake caliper was measered at 73cm.
Luckily HEL lines are made just a bit longer and the two line set (HBK7646) came in at 76.5cm (right) and 79cm (left).
Only issue i had with the HEL lines was that the Banjos weren't at 90degrees rotated end to end meaning the lines needed to be spiraled down to the caliper.
With the lines fitted, bled and tested, exercising the stearing i found that on full left lock the wiring to the right switch gear was too tight. Not good if you use the ignition stearing lock all the time.

Disconnecting the right hand switch gear from the loom and then re-routing the wire bundle infront and above (instead of below and behind) the frame cross member, and reconnecting to the loom gives more than enough free play in the wiring to avoid any possible wire stress and possible wire breakage.


This is a review, so the question is 'Was it all worth it?'

IMO YES

After a good long run the stresses on my arms and wrists are significantly less than i am used to on similar previous runs.