HEL Brake lines

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

the front end of my bike is having a bit of overhaul, this includes braided lines on the front. just wondering if anyone have used HEL lines before and what they made of them?
Cheers
WN
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sanchezz_182 · Crazy Courier Joined: 17 Sep 2005 Karma :

had them on my old rs50,, breaking power didnt realy improve but def gave it more of a bitting point rather than the sqishy stock lines

quality is spot on, i had them in clear coat so they looked ss rather than getting a colourd skin, fixings wer prity snazzy with them beeing red, i know the boy that bought my bike an they havnt faded or rusted one bit..

hope that helps
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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

HEL are quite good (had them on my ZZR250 and ZZR600) much better than cheap goodridge ones on my thunderace
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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

I have Hel Braided Hoses on my bike, I think they came to around £40 with the discount. They actually make them to order for you and come with a lifetime guarantee. Very Happy

Give Simon at HEL Performance a ring on 01392811601.
Tell him Stuart at TFR Racing told you to call, you should get a 25% discount.

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

NBM Woolford. Very Happy

DynaMight · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

I live within a few miles of them (And goodridge too!!) my local bike shop just nipped down to them and got some custom cut lines with whatever colour I wanted. Didnt have them on for a long time as I sold the bike but they seemed pretty good.
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Wooly R6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2005 Karma :

i got some on mine - fitted them a week ago yesterday!!!

look nice - fitted fine, didnt improve braking much as i thought they would but i think it may be just me - i do have a bit more confidence while braking though!!! Smile

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Brake hoses are much of a much really. All the preassembled ones have swagged fittings and the others are threaded compression fittings.

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

ordered today £55 with 25% discount from www.intobikes.com (3 line kit you see, guess £40 was for the 2 line kit)
wil get them fitted once i get the fork seals done! Thumbs Up

TBH think the majority of improvement in my brakes will come from overhaulng the calipers (currently doing) and new fluid, if i bleed them right. Rolling Eyes

think i will feel the true effect of the lines on the track
WN
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