eBay Braided lines

Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

anyone bought one of these generic braided lines off this dude on eBay???

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Braided-stainless-steel-Brake-Hose-145-cm-long_W0QQitemZ250461177680QQ

Experiences?

TIA Karma

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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Well the line might be stainless but the banjo's and the bolts are plated. Not totally honest that listing.

Cptn. Awesome · Crazy Courier Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Karma :

I've bought braided brake lines off eBay before, but not generic ones. I bought mine specifically for my VFR from a company called Wezmoto. They are brilliant but like I say I'm not sure about generic ones, could be dodgy if the measurements aren't close enough to what you need.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Every time I have ordered cheap, generic brake lines from Busters accessories, they have sent out goodrich ones. Similar price to the ebay ones.
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Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

I have measured my old hose, so I know the generic size I need - doesn't matter if I have a bit of a flappy bit if slightly too long!! Thumbs Up

I've seen goodridge braided line on ebay too, but it's 50% more expensive ... the eBay photo makes it look like it is nicely made/finished!! Thumbs Up

After you mentioned it Stinky, I had a look on Busters, their value lines are ndeed same sort of price ... but I am gambling that I'll be lucky like you to get a goodridge line not a truly scabby one like in their pic ...

Dazzd - looked up your dude, they are proper Goodridge he sells ... https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Goodridge-Braided-Hose-Kit-Kawasaki-KLR250_W0QQitemZ200320246839QQ (~50% more expensive than the generic line for the bike!! Wink

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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

I ordered one for my XR600 and am happy with it.

I've got a new 126.5 cm one sat here if that length is any good to you.

Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

Yep, they look really good quality to be honest.

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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Bit late but I brought three recently. Quality seems pretty good although ends are passivated, not a problem for me. The only issue I had was that you have no choice on the shape of the fitting. For me this meant that I had a bit of a problem fitting them without the hose kinking. Looks good on the bike though. For the price I think they are very good.

FWIW if you join the Suzuki owners club, or maybe find someone that is a member, then you can get a good discount off Goodridge hoses.
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