Brake lines - how much bend is too much?

Posted by seestheday on Jan 30, 2013; 7:41pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Brake-lines-how-much-bend-is-too-much-tp4035874.html

I've replaced my stocker K handlebars with a flat drag bar.  This results in my controls being much closer to the triple T.  All of the electrical wires are re-routed easily, but my front brake line is now in a nice "S" bend behind the headlight.

Do I need to drain the brake fluid and get a shorter brake line, or is that not really necessary?  My gut is telling me that I need to do it, but I thought I'd check here first in case it isn't really necessary (got enough work to do rebuilding the engine).

If I do replace it I'll likely upgrade to a stainless line.