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Fizzer Thou
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PostPosted: 14:42 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: 50% Discount code for HEL Lines Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 15:04 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wont be taking them up on this offer because my bike already has HEL lines throughout.
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PostPosted: 15:06 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ordered. Thumbs Up Karma
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PostPosted: 15:10 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do these make a difference? Not changed the brake fluid on my bike in the time I've had it (Embarassed) so this might be an excuse to. What's the difference between OEM replacements and 'full length race'?
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PostPosted: 15:43 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

M.C wrote:
Do these make a difference?

I fitted a braided line to the front of my Enfield, then almost immediately locked up the front and binned it, so on a sample size of 1, I'd venture to suggest that they may reduce the badness of some brakes.
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PostPosted: 15:47 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Thumbs Up Ordered.
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PostPosted: 16:26 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

M.C wrote:
Do these make a difference? Not changed the brake fluid on my bike in the time I've had it (Embarassed) so this might be an excuse to. What's the difference between OEM replacements and 'full length race'?


The OEM follow the same plumbing route as the originals - the Full Length Race run two hoses direct from the calipers to the master cylinder (via a dual banjo bolt)
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PostPosted: 16:29 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

M.C wrote:
Do these make a difference? Not changed the brake fluid on my bike in the time I've had it (Embarassed) so this might be an excuse to. What's the difference between OEM replacements and 'full length race'?


You'll fit them and think "WOW Why didn't I do it sooner!?" Whereas in reality a bigger difference has been made because you've replaced rotten old fluid and given them a good bleeding, but they do look much nicer than OEM.
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PostPosted: 16:30 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Evil Hans wrote:
M.C wrote:
Do these make a difference? Not changed the brake fluid on my bike in the time I've had it (Embarassed) so this might be an excuse to. What's the difference between OEM replacements and 'full length race'?


The OEM follow the same plumbing route as the originals - the Full Length Race run two hoses direct from the calipers to the master cylinder (via a dual banjo bolt)

Thanks, just ordered some on the basis they've (probably) never been replaced on my bike.
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PostPosted: 16:47 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Regretting my purchase Whistle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPE0kFA2_zw&feature=youtu.be
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PostPosted: 16:51 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine are black, all the way along. Black bikes are cool.
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PostPosted: 16:54 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

M.C wrote:

Refreshed brakes, gravel, crisp packet, high winds blowed me over, geezer came out of nowhere. FACT.
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PostPosted: 17:03 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rogerborg wrote:
M.C wrote:

Refreshed brakes, gravel, crisp packet, high winds blowed me over, geezer came out of nowhere. FACT.


Also ... no Rainpal. The road ahead wasn't clear.
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PostPosted: 17:21 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

When I removed the ABS system from my FJ1200 I fitted two lines direct from the calipers to the master cylinder.It is far neater than the OEM system and has made a big difference to the feel of the brakes

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And the black finish to the connectors and the hoses does look good Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:14 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice one ordered a set for the gixxer Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:50 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Boughted.

Cheers Fizzer.
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PostPosted: 19:57 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I fitted these to the Kawasaki at about 50k miles. No discernible difference. Also rebuilt the master cylinders more recently. No change! Weirdly I've never had a problem with Tokico 6-pots either. Maybe I'm just rubbish.
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PostPosted: 21:07 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

From my understanding the benefit of braided hoses is that they are less likely to kink and more resistant to weathering.

Other than that no real change, just a fresh bleed.


Do they provide better fluid retention when it starts to boil or gets damp?
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PostPosted: 22:19 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've always had "older" bikes that have benefited from having the rubber brake lines replaced.
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PostPosted: 23:11 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Treated myself to some. Time to replace the 14 year old hoses on my CBR.

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PostPosted: 23:19 - 07 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

really trying to justify getting a set of these (£61 for front and rear), when I could be selling the ninja in a few months.... I've got used to the 3/4 lever pull for an emergency stop
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PostPosted: 01:43 - 08 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bugger! I wonder if I could have got some stainless lines for my Rover 220's rear brakes with the discount, or was it just bike specific hose kits in the offer?

I like stuff like stainless steel brake lines and polyurethane bushes, as for many applications it's a one off purchase that will never need to be replaced for the life of the vehicle.
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PostPosted: 05:27 - 08 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

andym wrote:
really trying to justify getting a set of these (£61 for front and rear), when I could be selling the ninja in a few months.... I've got used to the 3/4 lever pull for an emergency stop


£61 quid was the price before or after the discount?
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PostPosted: 08:25 - 08 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fin wrote:
From my understanding the benefit of braided hoses is that they are less likely to kink and more resistant to weathering.

Other than that no real change, just a fresh bleed.


Do they provide better fluid retention when it starts to boil or gets damp?


The way I heard it, braided lines resist 'ballooning' under pressure, which rubber ones can do over time.
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PostPosted: 09:38 - 08 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

CaNsA wrote:
andym wrote:
really trying to justify getting a set of these (£61 for front and rear), when I could be selling the ninja in a few months.... I've got used to the 3/4 lever pull for an emergency stop


£61 quid was the price before or after the discount?


After I'd imagine, you're looking at around £90 for their 3 line sets without discount.
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