Black rear brake line clips - ???
Hey guys... I can't stand my white rear brake line clips, especially now with the black swingarm.
I know I could dye mine, or paint them... But I would rather have some black molded Honda parts... Anyone know of a part number that swaps over from another bike? Thanks! James |
You can go to an auto parts or your local MC shop and pick up some generic brake line retainers...
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Anyone know of another Honda model that uses black brake line clips that we can retrofit?
James |
James,
This does not directly address your question, but what about taking your stock clips and using a fine wire as a hold, dip them in the black liquid plastic or "Dip It"? A couple of coats should do? Just a thought. |
Yeah, i thought about that too :)
James |
Originally Posted by Upland111
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James,
This does not directly address your question, but what about taking your stock clips and using a fine wire as a hold, dip them in the black liquid plastic or "Dip It"? A couple of coats should do? Just a thought. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...FRNp7AodnXgAow |
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Hondas that have a black swing arm..
2003 CRB600F4.. but the clamps mount from the side. 2007 CBR1000R looks like it might work though https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...1&d=1392302466 https://www.thumpertalk.com/shop/oem.../MEL4F1300.gif CLAMP, RR. 43469-MEL-000 |
Are you referring to part #2? I think that is a metal clamp?
James |
Originally Posted by thedeatons
(Post 368437)
Are you referring to part #2? I think that is a metal clamp?
James Which i thought was the point of this exercise lol Point is...... go walk around a bunch of Honda's , find the ones with black swing arms, that route the brake line on top, and then order two clamps... Or Plastic Dip the ones you have |
Or buy the Ace ones. I saw them there yesterday. $3 for a box of like 5
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Those may work i spose. They just an olive oxide zinc plated steel.
I dunno why they use those instead of plastic. I want black, but i was hoping for the same look as original, which is why i mentioned a molded part, which refers to plastic :) I'm not putting any band clamps from ace hardware on my sportbike, sorry... If it were a mil-spec equipment rack that would be different... James |
Originally Posted by thedeatons
(Post 368443)
I'm not putting any band clamps from ace hardware on my sportbike
You could color all the things you want with a black permanent marker while they're on the bike. Saves a lot of time. Or make one out of black twist ties and just be careful when you're bolting it down. Then it's metal and you don't have to worry about inferior ace hardware plastic failing. Or use some black epoxy for a clean efficient no fastener approach! |
I guess i'm a bit more anal and particular about my bike than others. I've spent a lot kf time and money trying to achieve a certain look..
Sorry :) James |
I hold together my bike with yellow duct tape and if that's good enough for me it's damn well good enough for all you prissy pants types who are worried about bogus things like "attention to detail" and "safety"
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Originally Posted by thedeatons
(Post 368443)
Those may work i spose. They just an olive oxide zinc plated steel.
I dunno why they use those instead of plastic. I want black, but i was hoping for the same look as original, which is why i mentioned a molded part, which refers to plastic :) I'm not putting any band clamps from ace hardware on my sportbike, sorry... If it were a mil-spec equipment rack that would be different... James Oh, and molded is a process, not specific to just plastic.... So if'n you wanted plastic.. perhaps say that. :p But umm plastic.. ok... well there is Acetal Acrylic HDPE Nylon Nylon Glass Filled Nylon Nylatron GSM Polycarbonate Polyetheretherketone Polyethylene Terephthalate PTFE Torlon UHMW :rolleyes: Ok I get it you want an OEM look, but in black.... Do you have any bike wrecking yards near? :confused: |
Originally Posted by thedeatons
(Post 368437)
Are you referring to part #2? I think that is a metal clamp?
James It's actually metal retainer with a rubber grommet inside, much fancier than the stock plastic clips that hold the rubber against a piece of metal and the sharp plastic edges of the stock retainer. Also just throwing this out there..... If you wanted the "stock look" you should probably get rid of the black swingarm with the 900RR brace on it, neither of those came on the SuperHawk..... |
Paint the things black and call it a day. It's not like it's a part that gets a whole lot of abuse. I'm very anal about things to. Don't like to do things the "cheap" or "easy" way. I want it done proper and not looking thrown together. ESPECIALLY with my bike. But it's to tiny of a part to matter. If it was something that got touched a lot then id say find a black clip. But paint it and it will be black for years
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Those rock a bit of ass. What are they?
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Originally Posted by 7moore7
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Well done Hell Im ordering two of those and I don't even know what I'll use them on next. |
Pro Taper Universal Brake Line Guide Kit - Motorcycle Superstore
Pro taper cable guide it looks like. I just bought the $3 pack of Ace 1/2" cable clamps just to spite all y'all and they work money. Couldn't take a picture because my phone is being a stubborn prick but the are gen-u-ine Chinese plastic and hold that cable like an overly attached girlfriend in heat. Seriously, though, they work pretty well. And look pretty nice. But the factory "don't twist me" location hole is open so that has to be dealt with. I'll get a pic this weekend. |
The price of the Pro Tapers rocks very little ass.
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Originally Posted by VTR1000F
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The price of the Pro Tapers rocks very little ass.
Sorry not up on Hipsterpunkemo speak.. What is "rocks very little ass" in english please? :D |
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Originally Posted by VTR1000F
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Those rock a bit of ass. What are they?
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Originally Posted by VTR1000F
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The price of the Pro Tapers rocks very little ass.
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I have Krylon Fusion Black drying on mine right now...
The ProTaper clamps look nice. Great find! James |
6 coats later, plus two inside coats, and they look factory... We'll see how it holds up. The black really offsets the polished stainless bolts :)
Thanks for another good thread! James |
Originally Posted by 7moore7
(Post 368478)
I just bought the $3 pack of Ace 1/2" cable clamps just to spite all y'all and they work money. Couldn't take a picture because my phone is being a stubborn prick but the are gen-u-ine Chinese plastic and hold that cable like an overly attached girlfriend in heat.
Seriously, though, they work pretty well. And look pretty nice. But the factory "don't twist me" location hole is open so that has to be dealt with. I'll get a pic this weekend. |
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