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Old 02-25-2008 | 03:08 AM
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Here's a pic of my front end from a while back...notice the slack in the cable...this is ideal:

 
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Old 02-25-2008 | 03:12 AM
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I suppose if it is too long I can always get a hose dude to shorten it for me.
 
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Old 02-25-2008 | 03:15 AM
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Yep, I originally had 16" overall rise, so I went with a 48 and ended up choppin it to a 46 later on when I swapped for lower risers. It's not that big a deal, just make sure it's sealed. Your biggest concern is the T/I and clutch cables. That brake line could be 9 feet long and coiled under your trees, as long as that line is bled, it's gonna work, lol.

OH...and I think hardware stores like Home Depotor Ace Hardwarecan do the job...they make cables like that for water lines and stuff.
 
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Old 02-25-2008 | 03:21 AM
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ok so if I go with the following I should be ok

44 3/4" throttle/idle
62" clutch
46" brake.

Is that a fair guesstimate. ?

 
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Old 02-25-2008 | 03:29 AM
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it also appears the top agle is 60 degrees would that be correct (i am no expert) but it isnt 90
 
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Old 02-25-2008 | 03:39 AM
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+6 on everything, and a 46" brake line should do it.

EDIT: you would actually use a 135(?) I believe that's the angle at the master cyl and a 90* at the caliper. Best to get one of each for both ends, though, that way you can mix and match to get a nice flow.
 
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