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Aug 31st, 2010, 9:35 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Orinda, CA, USA
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Brake and Clutch tubing
Hey, so I was at Cycle gear to buy some tubing and the dude said to just get the gas line. So I was skeptical, but I bought it anyways. Well, now my brake lines (between the res and the lever) are sweating fluid. So where do I buy the proper type of tubing for the reservoirs? Also, does anybody know what size ID I need off hand?
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Aug 31st, 2010, 9:44 pm
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Location: Milton, PA, USA
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I bought some from NAPA before for my track bike. Pretty durable and has lasted 3 years so far. I had the same problem before. You have to make sure that it is meant to handle brake fluid.
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Aug 31st, 2010, 9:48 pm
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Location: Orinda, CA, USA
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Yeah, I was pretty sure this stuff wasn't gonna do the trick. It seemed to work great for the first few days, but then it started sweating pretty bad. Thanks for the tip. I'll stop by there tomorrow.
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Aug 31st, 2010, 10:01 pm
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
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Had a similar problem at the beginning of the season when I mounted Rizoma res.
Stock tubes were too short.
Took it to my dealer for something and mentionned the tubes issue. When I took the bike back, I had clear tubing.
First thing I said was : "damn, those tubes are famous for being sweaty and let humidity in"... he said it would be OK...
Yeah right, a month later I had more air than fluid in my lines.
Opp racing is selling clear tube, supposed to be great quality. They sell 5mm, 6mm and 9mm.
http://www.oppracing.com/show_produc...eservoirs-5mm/
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Aug 31st, 2010, 10:08 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Orinda, CA, USA
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Cool, any idea what size we need on our bikes?
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Aug 31st, 2010, 11:54 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: phoenix, az, usa
Posts: 1,004
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anthony at desmoworks has the clear as well...i believe it comes from brembo bout $8.00
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Sep 1st, 2010, 12:07 am
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Orinda, CA, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by disgo duc
anthony at desmoworks has the clear as well...i believe it comes from brembo bout $8.00
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Cool. Btw, your bike looks nice. 
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Oct 28th, 2010, 6:08 pm
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We have the Clear tubes available now
$10 per foot shipped (USA 48)
CLEAR TUBES
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Oct 29th, 2010, 8:29 am
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Egad.
$10 a foot? Is it made of gold?
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