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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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I installed the dropped uprights from Fatman on my '62, put them both in and then let it sit at the shop for 4 months while they did all the electrical. I got it back and lost my brakes. Found that the brake lines to the front wheels hit the upper A arms at less than full turns and slice the lines. Are there any quick fixes to this or do I have to see if I can find some angled fittings? if that's the case, where would I find them?
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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discs or drums?
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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I was able to clear them with angled fittings. I believe I got them from speedway motors...
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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angled fittings?, bend the lines or the little brackets that hold them.
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Default 62 Fatman Upright Problems

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discs or drums?
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I have the original drum brakes. The Fatman uprights are the only upgrade.
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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I was able to clear them with angled fittings. I believe I got them from speedway motors...
Hey thanks,
I'll see if I can find them.
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Default 62 Fatman Upright Problems

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angled fittings?, bend the lines or the little brackets that hold them.
These are the front brake lines. The line can't be bent where the upper arm hits the line. But thanks anyway.
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