steel braids

[busahigg]

Should I get them or not? I had someone tell me that moisture accumulates in them really bad. I was all set to get em and he helped me change my mind. I was wondering who has em and how have they worked out? Any problems I should know about?

 

[birdaprey]

I don't have them yet but that was my next mod!!

so.... what's every one think???

 

[flipz34]

Hey. I've ridden busas with and without the braided brake lines. Hands down, braided lines are the way to go. The difference in feel is night and day. Every sportbike I own from here on out will have braided lines. I've got a set sitting at home waiting to install after I get back from this deployment.

 

[Darkeyce]

I just installed aset on my ride. Had them on previous rides...Much didderent feel. As far as accumulating water? I never had problem with that. I don't actually understand it since the line is full of DOT4 (as long as you bleed it correctly), there is nowhere for water to condense, It's also a closed system so the only water you could get would be what was in the air on the day you closed the resevoir.

So...yeah, Get 'em!

 

[bacharles]

I would have to agree with these guys Cousin Higg. The difference between the stock lines and steel braided lines are like night and day as previously mentioned. As far as the moisture problem, my best guess would be from accumulated air in the lines also. The newer lines are different from the steel lines of old in the sense that they didn't have the protective coating as they do now. The older lines were susceptible to corrosion and could be easily damaged. I responded to you in another thread where you talked about getting the lines. The lowest prices I've seen so far for a complete set (i.e. brake, clutch, and rear brake) is at Newport Cycle Parts. I purchased the full set for about $150 and they are the Goodbridge brand. They sell Galfers for about the same price. Just depends on what your want. Hope my .02 was of some value to you. Let us know what you decide.


Brian

 

[Doc_Busa]

Braided lines RULE! I have them on both my Busas and my KTM... Word of caution though, if you extend your steering in anyway (Genmar Heli Bars etc.), the Goodridge lines are way to tight when the front wheel is off the ground, which is a lot lately... I got some extended braided lines from Hel in the UK, took a while, but they are perfecto mundo....

 

[busahigg]

Thanks........putting em on this weekend. Well.....Doc.....what did you mean the lines are too short with the front wheel off the ground? I'm getting the galfer lines and pads. Let me know something.

 

[bacharles]

Thanks........putting em on this weekend.  Well.....Doc.....what did you mean the lines are too short with the front wheel off the ground?  I'm getting the galfer lines and pads.  Let me know something.

Hey Higg,



I just saw something today that might interest you. Contact Howlin' Mad and get your Galfers from CycleGear. They are running a 25% discount on all Galfer brake lines and pads. I know this because I get the little email on their specials. Check it out dude. Should save you a nice chunk of change. Always glad to be of assistance.




Brian

 

[ZEUS]

busahigg braided steel lines is the way to go you can't beat the feel and the stock lines are only good for two to four years any way as for the water problem you mentioned I never had that problem just use dot 3 or 4 try not to mix, and change your fluid at the recommended intervals at least, sooner if it looks like you need to, and you should be fine change the clutch line also I think you will be happy with the results as a matter of fact I know you will

 

[Juggler]

Braided lines RULE!  I have them on both my Busas and my KTM...   Word of caution though, if you extend your steering in anyway (Genmar Heli Bars etc.), the Goodridge lines are way to tight when the front wheel is off the ground, which is a lot lately...    I got some extended braided lines from Hel in the UK, took a while, but they are perfecto mundo....

Doc_Busa,
How much longer are they, and how much $$$ did they set you back? Also, does Hel have a website?
Thanks, Juggler