When I installed the Dime City Cycles rear set, I used their supplied 90° banjo fittings (see BONNIE MOD #5). I found the brake line to flow very awkwardly. In fact, I had to run it outside the side cover (see picture below). Not only was the brake line crimping, it was 100% exposed to me hitting it with my boot or worse, getting shredded should I go down (though I'm sure that would have been the least of my worries).
This needs to be rectified - brake line route using the 90° banjo elbows with the Dime City Cycle rear set. Bonnie Cafe.
So I ordered a few Galfer banjo fittings from Dime City - a 0°, a 12°, and a 40°. I wasn't sure what would work best until I physically tried them. I was, however, expecting to swap out both the original 90°. After a few minutes experimenting, I found that running a 40° off the master cylinder and keeping the 90° on the junction worked superbly. The brake line now flows naturally without kinks and runs behind the frame, safe from harm. (The Galfer fitting I used is here.)
Using a lower angle banjo elbow to reroute the brake line for the Dime City Cycle Triumph Bonneville rear set. Bonnie Cafe.
Staying with the 90° banjo elbow while rerouting the brake line for the Dime City Cycle Triumph Bonneville rear set. Bonnie Cafe.
Using a lower angle banjo elbow to reroute the brake line for the Dime City Cycle Triumph Bonneville rear set. Bonnie Cafe.
And there you have it. Much, much cleaner.
Brake line route using the 40° and 90° banjo fittings with the Dime City Cycles rear set. Bonnie Cafe.
Note: Make sure that you toss the old crush washers and replace them with new ones. Any time you release their seal, they will no longer work properly.
Tools Required: Crescent Wrench Flat Head Screwdriver
Company URL: Dime City Cycles