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Kx 500 replacement front brake line

Posted: 08:45 pm Jan 24 2012
by bmann
Hey guys did the swap two seasons ago and love the fork (2002). What I don't love is the crappy feel at the brake lever: spongy and weak feeling. Brake has been bled numerous times and rebuilt. Slight increase in performance, but I think the real culprit is the crappy hose routing. There are a couple of solutions on the market: http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/produ ... L=bhsoxezo , or http://www.ebay.com/itm/310359638329?ss ... 1423.l2649 . Has anyone tried either of these? I would obviously like to save money but if the kit is junk will pony up for what works best. Thanks for your input!

Posted: 10:46 pm Jan 24 2012
by Mr. Wibbens
how's the hose routing got a fugging thing to do with it?

Posted: 11:41 pm Jan 24 2012
by bmann
Because of some weird legal issue back then kawi had to have a big loop at the bottom instead of a direct "CR" style. Supposedly the loop gives the brake the crappy feel. All I know is the old brake had a much better feel to it.