ABM super bike bar conversion

Hi folks,

Have the above kit on the way from Germany (bar that comes with it is very similar dimemsions to the Hurricane police kit bar)

Also have the Hurricane extended throttle cables & choke cable coming from Webike.

My question is : as I've to crack the brake & clutch systems open to fit this kit,these will need bleeding(🫠)

As the bike is 27 years old ,it also makes sense to replace the lines so I'll be ordering braided lines - has anyone got  recommendations for the additional lengths to add to the lines while I'm ordering?

(The kit states that Oem lines can be used with reroute but it costs very little for the additional length so if I can avoid that for the sake of €20 I will!)

Full set of lines atm with a discount (till 06/06/25) is working out @ €440 shipped from probrake.de including additional length and choice of colour sleeve.

Attached is dimensions of the bar if this helps anyone who's done a similar conversion and used extended lines steer me in the right direction!

Thanks in advance, 

Sean.

Your post is a little vague but I think your question is whether you will need to bleed the clutch and brake lines when you fit the longer hoses? If so, the answer is absolutely. The good(?) news is that you won't be opening any part of the linked brakes so need not go through the full bleeding sequence involving the secondary master and the PCV, so only need to worry about the uppermost bleed screws.

5 hours ago, Terry

Your post is a little vague but I think your question is whether you will need to bleed the clutch and brake lines when you fit the longer hoses? If so, the answer is absolutely. The good(?) news is that you won't be opening any part of the linked brakes so need not go through the full bleeding sequence involving the secondary master and the PCV, so only need to worry about the uppermost bleed screws.

Appreciate the reply, as I mentioned- I intend to replace all the lines due to age (they look fine but 27 year old lines...) but the main question is has anyone any experience/ suggestions for extension lengths for these lines for this type of conversion?

The Hurricane throttle and choke lines are 150mm & 170mm longer - I'm not sure if a similar extension length is required for brake and clutch line?

Pricey kit and if ordered with custom lengths, non returnable so don't want to get it wrong!

IrishViffer, 6/4/2025 at 6:11 PM

Hi folks,

Have the above kit on the way from Germany (bar that comes with it is very similar dimemsions to the Hurricane police kit bar)

Also have the Hurricane extended throttle cables & choke cable coming from Webike.

My question is : as I've to crack the brake & clutch systems open to fit this kit,these will need bleeding(🫠)

As the bike is 27 years old ,it also makes sense to replace the lines so I'll be ordering braided lines - has anyone got  recommendations for the additional lengths to add to the lines while I'm ordering?

(The kit states that Oem lines can be used with reroute but it costs very little for the additional length so if I can avoid that for the sake of €20 I will!)

Full set of lines atm with a discount (till 06/06/25) is working out @ €440 shipped from probrake.de including additional length and choice of colour sleeve.

Attached is dimensions of the bar if this helps anyone who's done a similar conversion and used extended lines steer me in the right direction!

Thanks in advance, 

Sean.

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Hi Sean.

I've found a cheap easy / accurate way to find correct aftermarket hose length by using some cheap small bore PVC hose from a DIY store or a local motorists discount store screen washer pipe.

Use PVC hose as a mock up hose from master to calipers/clutch slave etc, route as per your chosen final assembly, check first with your chosen braided pipe supplier how they measure the new hoses.

ie) Hel might not measure up the same as Goodridge, Wemoto do quality hose with crimped ferrules, these can be tweaked into your required final alignment if need be.

Like most VFR's I'm currently on OEM clip-ons, plus MOTO-CNC 20mm bar risers which are a crap design, no wonder they went bust, even this bar position still gives me severe neck/back ache.

On my bench I've mocked up a spare 5th Gen top yoke drilled for FZS1000 bar mounts & Renthals, I'll trial fit it asap when I've time free.

Good luck with your bar install.

Thanks Gaz - great info and idea for mocking up with cheap hose - I've actually got a 2m length of fuel hose (temu😅) that'll work fine for this.

The ABM kit states OEM lines will work with reroute- if I can avoid it I will.

The braided kit presumably comes with the correct angle banjos for each particular line - probably best to fire them an email before pulling the trigger (and enquire if they use swivel banjos where appropriate...)

You'd bloody hope so as it costs €440 including the clutch line!

Sorry to hear the conversion has gone to plan just yet, hopefully you'll get it sorted!

I feel where you're coming from - I haven't put many miles on mine yet (80 or so miles over various A & b roads) but long term, as a daily something needs to be sorted.

Bar conversion will cure a lot of it the issue I have with the position - ideally pegs lowered an inch / inch and a half ,may be a combo of adding to the seat a little along with peg blocks but will see how the bar conversion works first.

Would hate to have to sell it, great looks,awesome engine and sound,nice stable handling & suspension (probably the slowest steering bike I've owned so far but once it's turned in it tracks a given line very nicely) butbatbthe same time really don't want to be throwing too much money at it either 😅

Just gathering up the bits atm then find time to get into it!

IrishViffer, 6/4/2025 at 10:11 AM

anyone who's done a similar conversion and used extended lines steer me in the right direction!

My VFR is an '09 Vtec but is similar enough that my install solutions may help you.

I chose a set of ST1300 cables that are about 4"/100mm longer. Rerouting the clutch & brake hoses behind the fork tube gave plenty of slack. I was able to move the brake reservoir intact, but there wasn't quite enough space for the clutch. Here are the details:

Yet Another Lil Handlebar install- 6th gen

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Thanks Lorne - much appreciated!

Kit has been delivered (currently at the job,itching to get my hands on it to get a looknat the instructions if nothing else)

I do have longer throttle & choke cables coming from Japan (Same ones that come with the Hurricane police kit - the bar that comes with the abm kit is pretty similar so should be good on that front,though that said : I've to disconnect the cables either way so a reroute may be required with the Oem anyway...🤷)

The kit is supposed to work with all oem cables and hoses,without cutting the fairing too.

I'd really like to replace all the brake lines due to them being 27 yrs old, but of a daunting task if I'm honest and the pricey with it but braking ain't something to ever skimp on!

Will see what way to proceed when the stuff from Japan lands.