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I used a 1 inch bore with the ports towards the passenger side. I went to my local NAPA and looked though the m/c book pictures and matched it from that. I don't know what the application is for.
I wouldn't use a smaller bore, it reduces the amount of fluid being pushed into the lines. Bigger is better.