I am of the opinion that brake line upgrades are mandatory for these old KZ’s;\u00a0 especially on the front.\u00a0 Mind you, I’ve only done that upgrade on one of my two 750’s so far, but I intend to get the other done as soon as budget allows.<\/p>\n
Speaking of budget, I thought I’d post my parts\/shopping list for the upgrades as I do them.<\/p>\n
For my first 750, I decided to try building the stainless lines myself from components, instead of buying pre-built sets.\u00a0 I found a site that had a good reputation and price (mgcycle.com<\/a>, a Moto-Guzzi specialist shop), and contacted them with some questions.\u00a0 The proprietor was a bit surprised when I told him I do not have a ‘Guzzi, but he was kind and helpful nonetheless.<\/p>\n Together (over a few emails), the salesperson and I came up with this list, made up of “Earl’s Brake Line Components”:<\/p>\n ….for a grand total of $85.<\/p>\n Believe it or not, he ended up sending me enough excess line that I have enough to probably do the rear brake… someday.\u00a0 Be forewarned though, that the “Earl’s” brand is sold as individual components; meaning you cut the lines (here’s a tip, wrap it in masking tape when you go to cut with a sharp hacksaw), you assemble and crimp the ends (another tip: use some heat-shrink tubing for a professional look), and you get poked alot in the fingers by tiny little sharp stainless wires.\u00a0 Okay, it’s not that bad, considering the savings…<\/p>\n I have since found a couple other great vendors for stainless brake lines.\u00a0 For instance, z1Enterprises.com<\/a> started selling pre-cut\/crimped lines in various lengths (the kind that has a swivel that you screw together), so I used those on my KZ400 with great success, for even less money, believe it or not.<\/p>\n HEL Performance has special pre-built kits labeled\/indicated as for the 750B models<\/a>, and the Y models<\/a>.\u00a0 Though they cost a bit more than doing it your self, it looks pretty convenient.\u00a0 I’d like to hear from you if you’ve used these!<\/p>\n Also, Spiegler<\/a> sells separate kits for the front (S-KA0080, $109.95) and rear (S-KA0079, $56.95), labeled as designed for the ’76 B1 (surely designed to accommodate the hardline and the front-mounted caliper).<\/p>\n Remember, as always, I don’t endorse any of these vendors, I’m just passing along what I have seen out there…\u00a0 Anyway, I will update you all later when I get around to doing my other 750…<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I am of the opinion that brake line upgrades are mandatory for these old KZ’s;\u00a0 especially on the front.\u00a0 Mind you, I’ve only done that upgrade on one of my two 750’s so far, but I intend to get the…\n
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