Biker: I guess alot of folks have you and others to thank for the safe system we have today. I never seen the old setup, but I would imagine if the resevoir was lower it would allow air from the resevior to get into the cylinder easier. I guess the longer/higher hose allows the air to go back into the resevior. If it's that simple, would keeping the same basic height but getting it off the front of the frame do the same thing...I think so....opinion?