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Title: SS Brake lines??
Post by: Yev on April 08, 2010, 06:59:57 AM
Hey.. I'm on my BB and can't use the search function.. What's out there for SS brake lines for our bikes? Looking for quality and not too expensive.
Thanks,
Yev
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: Markca on April 08, 2010, 11:54:59 AM
I ordered from these guys last year see link http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/linespro__W0QQ_armrsZ1 (http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/linespro__W0QQ_armrsZ1).  They are very good, and cheap.  You basically need to tell them what length the connection type, angle (between the 2 ends), then they custom make for you.  The ones I order has the front line a bit long, but it's my faults, it still fit, bit not nice and straight as I like.
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: kml.krk on April 08, 2010, 03:26:17 PM
HEL Lines, 50 bucks for front with shipping (that's what I paid). Very nice lines and you get to choose color of line and also color of banjo bolts!!

EDIT:
here is the link to front line for 04-08
http://helperformance.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=77_112&products_id=4418

the price is $43 now, so they probably charge some shipping, it's a good price anyways.
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: ineedanap on April 08, 2010, 07:45:15 PM
I've used Spiegler on my last couple projects.  I'm pretty happy with them.  They will make custom ones too.  I had one made when I swapped to clipons and got tired of an extra 4 inches of brake line looped around my bars.  I think it was around $55.  You just tell them the length, color, and what angle banjos you want and 2 days later it shows up in the mail.  
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: kylegod on April 08, 2010, 07:49:05 PM
galfer had a stand at the international bike show in nyc. 1/2 price! i paid 35 i think with my choice of color. big difference too, especially if you get a better master cylinder
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: black and silver twin on April 08, 2010, 10:32:02 PM
Ive got goodridge, they fit perfectly and were only $90 for front and rear together and had free shipping. I found them on ebay, and they do let you pick any color.

one thing, almost all brands ive heard of include the wrong banjo bolts. the goodridge lines had 2 correct bolts and two with the wrong threads. So just reuse the stock bolts to be safe.
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: Yev on April 09, 2010, 06:27:50 AM
Thanks guys for the input. Are the HEL ones only international?
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: ATLRIDER on April 09, 2010, 04:47:33 PM
Spiegler is what I used.  Very happy with it.  Only did front as rear are already too touchy.
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: PachmanP on April 09, 2010, 06:41:16 PM
HEL ships/sells in the US.  I just did front and rear from them.  Make sure you try and ask for at least 2 of the finer pitch banjo bolts though (M10x1.25 I think).  They send out 4 of the course threaded ones in the kit, and the fittings were thin enough that that the OEM bolts were too long.  I emailed them and they hooked me up with the two bolts I needed, so they're ok in my book.

Now riddle me this, why the heck did Suzuki decide to use 2 different pitches on the banjo bolts?!
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: purplepeopleeater on April 10, 2010, 10:47:00 AM
Hey, i use engine and brakes to slow, save ya money anyway ya can :thumb:
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: Yev on April 12, 2010, 07:59:22 PM
I think I am going to order from HEL.. ~$50 shipped to my door isn't bad at all!
Title: Re: SS Brake lines??
Post by: loudog on April 12, 2010, 08:01:01 PM
Quote from: kylegod on April 08, 2010, 07:49:05 PM
galfer had a stand at the international bike show in nyc. 1/2 price! i paid 35 i think with my choice of color. big difference too, especially if you get a better master cylinder

I have the galfers on my CBR. Good stuff. Recommended.