Those of you running stainless steel brake lines?

PhiSig1071 · 04-30-2009, 01:41 PM

I have them on the GSXR and the KTM, and I would never look back. Very happy with them.

BobTheBiker · 04-30-2009, 02:10 PM

I had them on a couple EX500's and LOVED em. want a set for my ZX1000. they just make the brake feel SO much more even and generally more constant. its a night and day difference, no doubt in my mind.

zed · 04-30-2009, 02:14 PM

ok, did you guys get the bike specific kits or did you go with the assemble yourself kits (straight hoses and you screw the ends on)?

Amber Lamps · 04-30-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zed

ok, did you guys get the bike specific kits or did you go with the assemble yourself kits (straight hoses and you screw the ends on)?

Yea even I'm not that cheap! I get the bike specific kit.

pauldun170 · 04-30-2009, 02:27 PM

If you plan on keeping a new bike for awhile
or
You picked up an older bike
or
You're taking it to the track
or
You do a lot of commuting in traffic

SS brake lines are a no brainer.
Relatively cheap, easy to install.

On the other hand, most bikes right out the box don't need em and brake just fine.

SteveP · 04-30-2009, 03:12 PM

The aprilia came stock with them and the SV has the stock rubber lines. Each serve a purpose.

BobTheBiker · 04-30-2009, 03:53 PM

rubber is only good for tires and condoms IMO. I dont want it on my brake lines. ESPECIALLY when the brake lines are 24 years old.

Homeslice · 05-08-2009, 04:16 AM

I put steel lines on 2 bikes and 2 cars, and noticed no improvement at all.

IMO, the rotors, pads, and master cylinder design makes much more of a difference.

t-homo · 05-08-2009, 08:12 AM

That's why I love this little guy.

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04-30-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I had them on a couple EX500's and LOVED em. want a set for my ZX1000. they just make the brake feel SO much more even and generally more constant. its a night and day difference, no doubt in my mind.

04-30-2009, 02:14 PM	#3
zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	ok, did you guys get the bike specific kits or did you go with the assemble yourself kits (straight hoses and you screw the ends on)?

04-30-2009, 03:12 PM	#6
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	The aprilia came stock with them and the SV has the stock rubber lines. Each serve a purpose.

04-30-2009, 03:53 PM	#7
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	rubber is only good for tires and condoms IMO. I dont want it on my brake lines. ESPECIALLY when the brake lines are 24 years old.

05-08-2009, 04:16 AM	#8
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I put steel lines on 2 bikes and 2 cars, and noticed no improvement at all. IMO, the rotors, pads, and master cylinder design makes much more of a difference.

05-08-2009, 08:12 AM	#9
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	That's why I love this little guy.