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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by tony_mitchell, Oct 27, 2007.

  1. tony_mitchell

    tony_mitchell New Member

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    hi all
    i found on getting my sportster out,i had no front brake,i had instaled braided
    hoses about six months ago and until now they have been ok.
    i found that where the hose fits into the joint that tightens to the banjo
    it is bleeding out.my question is would it be safe to tighten it up a snick
    or would i crush the joint making it worse? the hose is new but of the older
    type ie:without the plastic coating.
    regards tony.
    ps sorry ive not been intouch.
    tony_mitchell, Oct 27, 2007
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    2fastnaz Moderator

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    Try tightenning it. At worst you'll have to go get new crush washers.
    2fastnaz, Oct 29, 2007
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  4. tony_mitchell

    tony_mitchell New Member

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    hi thanks for that,i tightned the joint but it didnt cure it
    so i bought a new coated briaded hose.
    it works fine now, regards tony.
    tony_mitchell, Nov 5, 2007
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