Was this the era when “center-up was fresh”? I suppose…
It became outdated in no time though.
It certainly does look clean. But the heat damage rate is pretty high… especially the poor rear suspension.
When I find something a bit unusual, I immediately check the market price on GOOBIKE… and what??
I was seriously shocked (；∀；)
Parts are quick to arrange, but…
they often take a while to arrive and there are shipping cost issues.
If I could get about 5,000 yen per person (before tax) each time, I wouldn’t even think about it.
I had trouble finding a 90-degree forge.
This time with a 90-degree forge and 90-degree banjo for the layout.
The brake hose layout is surprisingly scrutinized by people in the same industry… probably.
Each time I try to finish it with a fresh, new feel and keep it simple.
I use Yamaha bolts!
I calculate the banjo thickness plus two gaskets and the amount to be cut from the banjo bottom.
What? Just add more gaskets? Well, that’s one way to do it… maybe.
I quickly ground it down… and was quietly satisfied with it, but…
Oops! I completely forgot it was a hydraulic switch bolt.
Well, this kind of thing happens every time anyway, so it’s fine (；∀；)
Time passes… and by the way, “the time spent thinking before ordering takes longer than actually making the hose.”
That’s because I don’t want to fail on an order. It’s the same for users.
I also want to avoid forcing something to work even if the order went wrong.
In the case of a rear brake hose, “mainly upward vertical stroke” and “chain adjustment allowance” need to be factored in, while
keeping in mind the possibility of removing the rear caliper to achieve a clean look.
Well, there’s actually a bit of unclear thinking packed in there…
That’s how I laid it out… It’s so subtle that nobody really notices.
To be continued.
