Brake fitting size and angle: V1000 G5

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Created: 2018 November 01

Updated: 2018 November 01

When I replaced the brake lines on my V1000 G5, I measured the thread size and angles of all fittings. Here is that data:

Hose - Front master cylinder to union:

• At front master cylinder:
  • Type of fitting: Banjo.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 0° (no bend).
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.
• At union:
  • Type of fitting: Banjo.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 25°.
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.

Hose - Union to right front caliper:

• At union:
  • Type of fitting: Threaded male.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 0° (no bend).
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.
• At right front caliper:
  • Type of fitting: Threaded female.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 0° (no bend).
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.

Hose - Rear master cylinder to splitter:

• At rear master cylinder:
  • Type of fitting: Banjo.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 25°.
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.
• At splitter:
  • Type of fitting: Banjo.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 0° (no bend).
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.

Hose - Splitter to rear caliper:

• At splitter:
  • Type of fitting: Threaded male.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 0° (no bend).
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.
• At rear caliper:
  • Type of fitting: Threaded female.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 0° (no bend).
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.

Solid line - Splitter to under fuel tank:

• At splitter:
  • Type of fitting: Threaded male.
  • Angle: Not applicable.
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.
• At termination under fuel tank:
  • Type of fitting: Threaded male.
  • Angle: Not applicable.
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.

Hose - Solid line to left front caliper:

• At solid line:
  • Type of fitting: Threaded female.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 0° (no bend).
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.
• At left front caliper:
  • Type of fitting: Threaded female.
  • Angle at master cylinder: 0° (no bend).
  • Thread size: 10 mm × 1 mm.