Need some new lines for the front of the BCR.
Not too fussed on keeping the original set-up; would be happy with a "race" style. Want stainless fittings, and would prefer (but not essential) black hoses.
Need them a bit longer than standard because I've played about with the bars (and might move them again yet!).
Goodridge, Venhill, Hel, etc. Any recommendations on where to buy them? I've emailed two suppliers but had no response. Got the measurements and fittings noted ready to go.
Cheers
New brake lines.... Any recommendations?
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Do a serch on 'Brake Line'. There are loads of previous threads.
For myself I could not fault HEL.
I assume you don't have ABS so could buy some off the shelf lines. Check out their website. Just be careful as there are a number of different calipers used on the R11S.
If you do have ABS there are so many variations its best to send them your old lines they will usually turn them around in a few days. This option works for both ABS and non-ABS and is probably preferable due to the caliper issue.
DT
For myself I could not fault HEL.
I assume you don't have ABS so could buy some off the shelf lines. Check out their website. Just be careful as there are a number of different calipers used on the R11S.
If you do have ABS there are so many variations its best to send them your old lines they will usually turn them around in a few days. This option works for both ABS and non-ABS and is probably preferable due to the caliper issue.
DT
Ride like your life depended on it.
2002 BCR
2002 BCR
"Off the shelf" are no good to me. Bars are raised and I might move them again.
Calliper type doesn't matter either; just need a 90 deg banjo and M10x1.0 bolts at the calliper end, and straight at the master cylinder.
Had a quote now for two lines.... flippin' extortionate.
I used to just buy a length of hose, olives, nuts, etc. and make my own; perfect length and alignment. Much easier!!
Nobody seems to sell the components these days, apart from the "buildaline" range (simplified but expensive).
Calliper type doesn't matter either; just need a 90 deg banjo and M10x1.0 bolts at the calliper end, and straight at the master cylinder.
Had a quote now for two lines.... flippin' extortionate.
I used to just buy a length of hose, olives, nuts, etc. and make my own; perfect length and alignment. Much easier!!
Nobody seems to sell the components these days, apart from the "buildaline" range (simplified but expensive).
Venhill did mine. They have a race type kit for an 1100s/Boxercup.
Rang them and quoted the number and told them to add 50mm to each hose.
Also you need to check what fittings are on your caliper. The standard kit banjos are 45degree. I needed 90's for mine.
Quick efficent service too
Mick
Rang them and quoted the number and told them to add 50mm to each hose.
Also you need to check what fittings are on your caliper. The standard kit banjos are 45degree. I needed 90's for mine.
Quick efficent service too
Mick
Mick
2001 R1100s Frost Blue
Its not going the fastest,
Its stopping the quickest
2001 R1100s Frost Blue
Its not going the fastest,
Its stopping the quickest
Motorworks had olives and line a couple of years ago , might be worth a call.Stanley wrote:".
Had a quote now for two lines.... flippin' extortionate.
I used to just buy a length of hose, olives, nuts, etc. and make my own; perfect length and alignment. Much easier!!
Nobody seems to sell the components these days, apart from the "buildaline" range (simplified but expensive).
Motobins have some reasonably prices brake lines , maybe call them?
http://www.motobins.co.uk/bmw-parts.php?model=R850
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Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you've been up to!
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StreetFlatTwin
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I ordered custom front brake lines for my winter hack after putting a flat bar conversion from eBay
Seller Mjd128
I ordered the "standard lines" but a custom length-so all the fittings were correct just all a bit longer. They took about 7-8days to arrive but were perfect. You get the choirs of colours as well. They were the cheapest on eBay and I couldn't fault them!!
Worth a look??
Seller Mjd128
I ordered the "standard lines" but a custom length-so all the fittings were correct just all a bit longer. They took about 7-8days to arrive but were perfect. You get the choirs of colours as well. They were the cheapest on eBay and I couldn't fault them!!
Worth a look??
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