New lines that don't work: squeeze, suck, lean over,?

pasophist · **Posted:** Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:13 pm

I read the threads.
I am having problems bleeding the cluch.
And my briaded brake lines don't fit.

88 750 Paso.

Clutch lever spongy and not disengaging cleanly. Tried to bleed. With vacuum pump. No difference. Detached clip on and tilted reservoir and re-tried. No difference.

Put that aside and tried to fit my new Galfer 750 Paso braided SS brake lines to the front. Wrong lines. Mine are short 'uns from caliper to brake switch. Swivel connecitons with no banjo bolts required. Then another single line swivel at switch to master cylinder with banjo bolt. The Galfer kit was two lines (ebay) swivel at caliper to banjo at master cylinder.

1. What can I do about my clutch bleed? Any suggestions?
2. Are your front brakes designed the same way?
3. Anyone want to buy a brand new never installed Galfer set for Paso front brakes with no in-line brake switch?
4. anyone try putting a brake switch on the lever/mc instead?

Thanks.

SMS

nilaus · **Posted:** Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:44 pm

Hi
Regarding the clutch bleed. I wrote a couple of lines some time ago. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1345
I hope that it will help you.
And I have the brembo micro switch on my brake leaver. I got it from my Ducati pusher. It is a standard switch that fits right on no mods than the leads.
Best Regards
Klaus
PASO 750, 1990
http://www.motorcykelgalleri.dk/html/ga ... sp?ID=1846

Desmo_Demon · **Posted:** Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:57 pm

Johnnie · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:13 am

I bought the Galfer lines before I realized how they work, I emailed Galfer about, they said they would send me a brake switch that works in place of the bolt on the master cylinder at no charge (like the rear brake on the paso), in the mean time I found a full set of SS brake lines off a paso being parted on ebay with the manifold and brake line switch (stock setup) for 50 bucks I needed the brake switch anyway so I bought it. back to Galfer I asked if I could return the lines and am still waiting for an answer. FYI I looked at my bike and thought the brake switch when mounted on the master cylinder might stick out in front of the tachometer. I lucked out on the second set of brake lines I found, I didnt feel good about Galfers alternate suggesstion. Good luck

pasophist · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:18 am

me again.

Thanks guys. Thats tons of good info. And to think bleeding the brakes on this bike might be just like any other bike? Hah!

Desmo_Demon · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:18 pm

Johnnie · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:04 am

As a follow up the guy at Galfer agreed to take the lines back for a refund. if you decide not to use them that might be an option. fortunatley mine are still in the unopened package. good luck

pasophist · **Posted:** Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:03 am

Thanks everyone. Brakes bled. Work great! Anyone who has not done the switch to braided steel lines, let me advise that the brake feel and power is 30% improved.

And I used the galfers- deleted the hydraulic brake switch and will pick up a microswitch for the lever mechanism (which is the same as on my Supersport carbie).

Now, on to my clutch!!

SMS

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