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Offline BrettS

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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2015, 02:16:23 AM »
Spiegler about $250 front and $135 rear

Galfer front about $130 if you can't find this price give me a holler as seller is away until the 7th of July and it does not always come up in the list, I have it saved.
Hel 3 line front set about $200 and rear about $90
Not sure how well known Wezmoto is but my bet is the 5 line set is 3 for front and two for rear as it states it follows original lines as closely as possible. So at $226 full set (many connections as per original increases cost) that is exceptional value.

Damn, now I have added more to my shopping list and I am leaning towards Galfer Front and Spiegler rear but the Galfer sold on eBay I think is not the DOT approved. See vid, wonder where to get the DOT Galfer for Australia mentioned and price difference?
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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2015, 02:03:05 AM »
Would you consider going to the twin line setup like Bryan. That is the popular, economical choice and reading between the lines seems great except for the most top level performance.
From what I am reading it seems all the well known brands are ok.
From what I see available on EBay For the Xs1100 it seems a choice between Hel, Speigler or Galfer. Galfer being the cheapest (twin line front only about $100 delivered) but also lifetime warrantee like Spiegler. Could not find a rear with Galfer but I would consider Galfer front Spiegler rear because that would not worry me one iota. Or get Galfer to make a rear set.
These guys at moto Mummy seem to know their stuff and is very helpful in understanding what to look for in quality.
http://forum.motomummy.com/index.php?/topic/109-motomummy-brake-line-review/

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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2015, 06:42:24 PM »
Sometimes (well most times) you get what you pay for & you pay for what you get.

The set from Canada Is expensive but they fit well, look good and work.

Just sayin

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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2015, 06:38:04 PM »
Anyone here dealt with ebay seller wezmoto? They sell brake lines. ad said 5 piece kit for xs11 front brakes. When I questioned 5 hoses they said kit included anti dive hoses????  Next email i sent asked if they had a 3 hose kit for my xs1100 front brakes that doesnt have anti dive. They asked me to send measurements and they would make me a set WTF? So why advertise model specific parts when clearly they aint.........gents it pays to "contact the seller" sometimes doesn't it..........so, my search continues.
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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2015, 07:13:00 PM »
Yeah, just had a quick look on ebay, and can be had for half the price of rasputins mate, might re-use the original banjos and get some washers from the auto shop
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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2015, 06:24:11 PM »
There s a shiteload on ebay ranging from 150 to $280.

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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2015, 06:04:08 PM »
Jonesy  if you're realy pressed find a local nz mobile hose fitter or similar   and see if they can spin you up a set 
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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2015, 04:24:20 PM »
That's a lot of hooch.

You could buy the lines only and source the SS banjo bolts and seals here.  it might cost you less.

End of the day they look great.  I have the SS look on the ironbark with the 2 part rear lines to keep the OEM look sort of.

Have you done a comparison with other brands?  You might find that the cost is reasonable compared to the options.

I bought mine when the US dollar was worth the same as the Drackma :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2015, 09:19:28 AM »
Ok, by my calculations from info from the seller I'm up for $343 US for full set of hoses, banjo bolts, washers and postage. Does that sound reasonable? I suppose after converting to Aussie $ it will be more like $500
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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2015, 10:57:52 PM »
Thanks Eddy, i did a search and emailed the bloke who does them
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Re: stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2015, 10:50:11 AM »
See the post from rasputin
I bought a full set from Canada, they are well made, DOT approved (for what it's worth) but most importantly they look schmick

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stainless braided brake lines/fittings
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2015, 10:04:12 AM »
can anyone reccommend local supplier for an off the shelf full set of front and rear lines banjos etc or reputable OS supplier
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78 E Stockish with spoked wheels
80 G spoked wheels and other subtle mods
81 RH problem child. Gone & forgotten
97 TRX 850
94 Yam 350 Big Bear 4 wheeler
?? Yam TTR 125 with milk crate. (RIP the Posty)