Planet Minis

Z · 10-07-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shw911

Z, where can we get these brake lines or get custom brake lines made?

spieglerusa.com

shw911 · 10-07-2008, 12:39 PM

Cool, thanks.

big pete · 10-07-2008, 12:52 PM

Eddie, I might just skip on the electrolysis and see how just the POR15 works out. I want to focus some time on repairing the outside of the tank. I'm still trying to decide on what color to go with. Right now the pearl white (w/ a hint of blue) off the Lexus IS is in the lead.

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Originally Posted by Z

I wouldn't be buying brake lines from Team Calamari. You'll want to get some lines made for your application rather then have generic lines that will be too long.

They said they had front braided lines for the NSR50

Z · 10-07-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete

Eddie, I might just skip on the electrolysis and see how just the POR15 works out. I want to focus some time on repairing the outside of the tank. I'm still trying to decide on what color to go with. Right now the pearl white (w/ a hint of blue) off the Lexus IS is in the lead.

They said they had front braided lines for the NSR50

They do and they will probably be too long.

FourDoor · 10-07-2008, 02:51 PM

If you want custom cut front SS brake lines, contact mikebiked, the one who sells all of the slider parts for the NSR. He custom cut to length the ones I needed for my NSR since when I changed to the Brembo setup, the SS Galfer line ended up being a couple of inches too long.

tmas · 10-07-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete

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If you are getting the rear swingarm painted or powdercoated get the rear shock lower mount rewelded in the correct location so it lines up and you won't have to run the upper offset adapter. I have an NSR swinger that this has been done so the shock lines up.
tmas

Z · 10-07-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FourDoor

If you want custom cut front SS brake lines, contact mikebiked, the one who sells all of the slider parts for the NSR. He custom cut to length the ones I needed for my NSR since when I changed to the Brembo setup, the SS Galfer line ended up being a couple of inches too long.

You can also make your own brake lines with Earl's parts. This is what Tmas did if I'm not mistaken.

shw911 · 10-07-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Z

You can also make your own brake lines with Earl's parts. This is what Tmas did if I'm not mistaken.

I was wondering if I'd be able to use Earl's parts. Who knows what fittings I should order from them?

tmas · 10-07-2008, 03:39 PM

I went to a bike shop that replaces all the brake lines for big bikes, they sold me everything I needed. I even brought the calipers with me to get the right angle fitting. If you order lines from speigler make sure your measurements are correct.
tmas

big pete · 10-07-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tmas

If you are getting the rear swingarm painted or powdercoated get the rear shock lower mount rewelded in the correct location so it lines up and you won't have to run the upper offset adapter. I have an NSR swinger that this has been done so the shock lines up.
tmas

Thought about it but I'm a bit lazy to do it (I have access to a tig/mig). Since the bike already came with one, I'll keep it as is.

Does anyone have the approximate length for the front brake line?

Z · 10-07-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete

Thought about it but I'm a bit lazy to do it (I have access to a tig/mig). Since the bike already came with one, I'll keep it as is.

Does anyone have the approximate length for the front brake line?

Get a piece of rubber tubing about the same OD and mock it up. The hardware store will have the tubing. You can do the same to the rear, and then pick out the angles of the 10mm banjos you want.

big pete · 10-08-2008, 10:41 PM

So got around to working on the cosmetically challenged fork legs. I spent about 3hrs on one leg

. I'm pretty happy with how it came out (its more shiny in person). Now I just have to finish the other one

Since I sold the 3-spoke wheels, I picked up these bad boys (thanks gstegman):

brand new in the box

FastMC · 10-08-2008, 11:15 PM

Nice project...Here's my .02

As Dan said go with Spiegler lines. They're awesome to deal with and will have your lines to you in 2 days at a great price. I also dont recommend coating the tank unless it's rusted through. Just derust it and run it. Look forward to watching your build.

EddieNewYork · 10-08-2008, 11:24 PM

How did you shine up the fork? It looks great!!

big pete · 10-08-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FastMC

Nice project...Here's my .02

As Dan said go with Spiegler lines. They're awesome to deal with and will have your lines to you in 2 days at a great price. I also dont recommend coating the tank unless it's rusted through. Just derust it and run it. Look forward to watching your build.

I'll give them a call once I get the bike together. I was also thinking about just derusting the tank and not coating it. We'll see how cleaning the rust from the tank goes.

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Originally Posted by EddieNewYork

How did you shine up the fork? It looks great!!

Lots of elbow grease. I sanded the top layer off with 220 grit. Once I got to the metal, I hit it with 400, then 800, and then 1500. After the 1500, I used Mother's metal polish to get it to shine. I wanted to use 1000 grit before the 1500 but the hardware store didn't have any. If I did, I'm sure it would have came out a bit smoother but I think I've spent enough time on it.

JDMCIVIC · 10-09-2008, 12:34 AM

Everything is looking good pete. Those new wheels you have look like the Honda Dio wheels that are on my Ruckus.

shw911 · 10-09-2008, 01:46 AM

Pete. It wasn't me who said the bike would look funny with the longer swingarm.

It was the other guy with the G-Craft avatar 'Nielspbr'

I just asked the "why are you selling the wheels"

Anyone Have a ZB50 For Sale (US Only)
see post #506

big pete · 10-09-2008, 10:17 AM

Doh!!

*fixed

Z · 10-09-2008, 10:23 AM

Ignore Nielspbr. I consider him the "Euro Seagull" member. He flys in, craps on everything and leaves without taking time to read the whole story before making comments.

big pete · 10-09-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

Ignore Nielspbr. I consider him the "Euro Seagull" member. He flys in, craps on everything and leaves without taking time to read the whole story before making comments.

10-07-2008, 12:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
shw911 "Eating Ramen" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,512	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 Cool, thanks.

10-07-2008, 02:51 PM	#25 (permalink)
FourDoor 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 If you want custom cut front SS brake lines, contact mikebiked, the one who sells all of the slider parts for the NSR. He custom cut to length the ones I needed for my NSR since when I changed to the Brembo setup, the SS Galfer line ended up being a couple of inches too long.

10-07-2008, 03:39 PM	#29 (permalink)
tmas 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,481 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 I went to a bike shop that replaces all the brake lines for big bikes, they sold me everything I needed. I even brought the calipers with me to get the right angle fitting. If you order lines from speigler make sure your measurements are correct. tmas

10-08-2008, 10:41 PM	#32 (permalink)
big pete 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 301	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 So got around to working on the cosmetically challenged fork legs. I spent about 3hrs on one leg . I'm pretty happy with how it came out (its more shiny in person). Now I just have to finish the other one Since I sold the 3-spoke wheels, I picked up these bad boys (thanks gstegman): brand new in the box Last edited by big pete; 10-09-2008 at 10:19 AM.

10-08-2008, 11:15 PM	#33 (permalink)
FastMC Sporting the Merkin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: boston area Posts: 4,443 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 Nice project...Here's my .02 As Dan said go with Spiegler lines. They're awesome to deal with and will have your lines to you in 2 days at a great price. I also dont recommend coating the tank unless it's rusted through. Just derust it and run it. Look forward to watching your build. __________________ The older I get...The faster I was !!!

10-08-2008, 11:24 PM	#34 (permalink)
EddieNewYork Buck Fifteen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,451	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 How did you shine up the fork? It looks great!! Last edited by EddieNewYork; 10-08-2008 at 11:27 PM.

10-09-2008, 12:34 AM	#36 (permalink)
JDMCIVIC PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 Everything is looking good pete. Those new wheels you have look like the Honda Dio wheels that are on my Ruckus.

10-09-2008, 01:46 AM	#37 (permalink)
shw911 "Eating Ramen" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,512	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 Pete. It wasn't me who said the bike would look funny with the longer swingarm. It was the other guy with the G-Craft avatar 'Nielspbr' I just asked the "why are you selling the wheels" Anyone Have a ZB50 For Sale (US Only) see post #506

10-09-2008, 10:17 AM	#38 (permalink)
big pete 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 301	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 Doh!! *fixed

10-09-2008, 10:23 AM	#39 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,250	Re: big pete's mini build #2 - ZB50 Ignore Nielspbr. I consider him the "Euro Seagull" member. He flys in, craps on everything and leaves without taking time to read the whole story before making comments.

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