SS brakes lines.

biggs500 · Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 12:23 pm Post subject: SS brakes lines.

Ok, finally got my blue sheathed SS brake line installed. Huge difference and the color works, or at least I think so. Smile

Here they are:

Bye bye rubber devils!

maverickbr77 · Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: SS brakes lines.

decent match to the blue in the decal. looks good

Metal_Bob · Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: SS brakes lines.

Nice color splash!

Furman · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: SS brakes lines.

Good choice! Works great with the decal color. Full bike pics?

mtnbikecrazy55 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:16 am Post subject: Re: SS brakes lines.

biitchn'

bigfitz52 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:25 am Post subject: Re: SS brakes lines.

Along with the full-floating rotors, once the brakes get bedded in, you're going to notice a really nice improvement in performance. If you haven't done it already, replace your fork springs with a brand new set of Progressives and the thing will stop better than you would have ever believed.

You need a new speedo cable rubber ring mounty-thing for the fender there. Len should have them.

mwhite74 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:14 am Post subject: Re: SS brakes lines.

Looks sharp Biggs!

biggs500 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: SS brakes lines.

I noticed the (substantial) performance increase immediately. I had about two hundred miles on the rotors and pads when I put these on. I was very happy with how fast I was able to bleed the lines too, last year when I rebuilt the calipers I worked on the bleeding for what seemed like a couple of hours. These took maybe twenty minutes. Smile

It's nice pulling back the brake pedal (sorry, I just had to) Razz

and having it just plain stop about half way in.

And that speedometer cable holder thingy, that broke probably back in the early '90's and it's something I keep forgetting about. I actually finally just cut the loop off the cable a few weeks ago, it was just hanging there for about 20 years. Embarassed

I should put one on my list. Smile

I also have a pair of D rings on my helmet lock as a reminder not to use it. Back in the mid eighties someone wanted my Bell Star more than I did. Mad

Not sure what good it was without a means to fasten it though? Live and learn I guess.

dboogie2288 · Biker wannabe Joined: Jun 04, 2012 Posts: 5

Looks real nice, I've got the same bike, what lengths did you buy of lines? I'd love to order them without having to first disassemble the system if at all possible.

biggs500 · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:02 am Post subject: Re: SS brakes lines.

I ordered them from XJ4ever. The link is at the top right of every page. The prices are a bit higher now.

HCP2843BLUST Aftermarket DOT-approved braided stainless steel BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY, from the master cylinder to the distribution joint, with bright blue sheathing.
$ 44.95

HCP2844BLUST Aftermarket DOT-approved braided stainless steel BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY, from the distribution joint to the left brake caliper, with bright blue sheathing.
$ 49.95

HCP2845BLUST Aftermarket DOT-approved braided stainless steel BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY, from the distribution joint to the right brake caliper, with bright blue sheathing.
$ 49.95