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Brake line
« on: August 05, 2006, 02:33:19 PM »
Has anybody had the brake line darken out like this one? It works fine, only has abouit 500 miles on it. I was wondering if is leaking under the covering. Any ideas?
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2006, 06:26:44 PM »
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I BELEIVE THATS CAUSED FROM HEAT & SUN UV. THERES A PLASTIC COVERING OVER THOSE CABLES & ITS CHEMICAL REACTION WITH THE S/S LINE & PLASTIC. MY 2 CENTS. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR FLUID LEVEL. SIGHT GLASS SHOULD BE DARK IN COLOR.
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2006, 08:13:32 AM »
Gettin',
Thanks for the info. Checked the fluid level and it seems fine. Needless to say the discoloration bugs me. I'd be surprised if it was caused by UV, I haven't had the bike out that much, but we'll see.
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2006, 11:01:56 AM »
Went out and looked at Teresa's and it doesnt look like that.  She has about the same miles you have on yours.  I'll be keeping an eye on it though.
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2006, 03:47:47 PM »
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Went out and looked at Teresa's and it doesnt look like that.
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2006, 06:34:34 PM »
Ed, I'm no expert, but I think those lines are basically clearcoated, and UV light would tend to make something like that become opaque, I would think.  I would be suspicious about this and keep a close eye...it almost appears that the line might be "weeping" through the braided stainless, but can't "get out" because of the clearcoat.  All it would take is a very, very tiny leak in the underlying hose to seep into the braided stainless.  There's a lot of pressure there and it might just be a defective line. [smiley=nervous.gif]

I don't think it would ever burst, but the fluid leaking through the braided is not a good sign.
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2006, 07:26:21 PM »
Mine is ok after 3436 miles......

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Re: Brake line
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2006, 07:30:50 PM »
The break line on my VRSCSE2 still looks perfect at 2500 miles.

What did your dealer say about yours?
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2006, 09:34:23 PM »
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Has anybody had the brake line darken out like this one? It works fine, only has abouit 500 miles on it. I was wondering if is leaking under the covering. Any ideas?
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No issues on my end...have you spoken with the dealer regarding replacement?
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2006, 10:12:31 PM »
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Ed, I'm no expert, but I think those lines are basically clearcoated, and UV light would tend to make something like that become opaque, I would think.
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2006, 10:29:42 PM »
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Ed, I'm no expert, but I think those lines are basically clearcoated, and UV light would tend to make something like that become opaque, I would think.
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2006, 10:32:38 PM »
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One good thing about stainless lines is that they don't break. They will leak like hell but I have never seen one break.


Been there, GOT that on the Chopper...Agreed.
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2006, 04:27:28 PM »
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No issues on my end...have you spoken with the dealer regarding replacement?

I have made a phone call to the dealer and talked with the General Manager. I explained what was happening and what my thoughts were, fluid weeping into the braid. He didn't think the MOCO would replace it if it was just a color change. I'm dropping the bike off for service in two weeks and he said he look at it but couldn't be sure.

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Re: Brake line
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2006, 04:30:09 PM »
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I was totally wrong about the line being clear coated...the other ones are, but that one does have the platic "sleeve" over it...I still think it might be a very tiny leak that has discolored the line...does it seem to be on the braided, or on the sleeve?


Terry,
It seems to be on the braid under the plastic, almost as though the sleeve is filling with fluid. My guess is that you're right it is very slow but the fluid is migrating from under the compression connection.
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Re: Brake line
« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2006, 04:31:44 PM »
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Terry the lines are covered in plastic not clear coat. As far as the fluid leaking out and damaging the paint. If it is dot 5 it won't, most bikes (05 or 06 I think) have dot 4 fluid. The line looks like it is leaking and is a warranty problem. Take the bike back to the dealer to have it replaced.

One good thing about stainless lines is that they don't break. They will leak like hell but I have never seen one break.

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Dawg,
Thanks for the info on the fluid, Glad to hear it won't ruin the paint if it did get to the point of leaking.
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