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SS brake lines

Postby cb650 » Mon May 04, 2015 7:14 am

Anyone using one? I need to rebuild the front brake on a 81 standard so thought this would be a good time to install.
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Re: SS brake lines

Postby socal1200r » Mon May 04, 2015 5:04 pm

I have one on my '79. Any time would be a good time to upgrade to s/s brake lines!
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Re: SS brake lines

Postby Volker_P » Tue May 05, 2015 2:16 am

It made a big difference to the old rubbers. Worth it.
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Re: SS brake lines

Postby cb650 » Tue May 05, 2015 5:23 am

Where did u get them?
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Re: SS brake lines

Postby Folsoml » Tue May 05, 2015 5:31 am

I have them on my CB900C. I bought them off ebay, but since then I've found a local place that will make them for me for less than what I paid on Ebay.
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Re: SS brake lines

Postby Volker_P » Wed May 06, 2015 12:45 am

Good point.
I had some trouble with the lengths and connectors as the 80/81 fork is different and sets were only for 1981. Also my handlebars were not stock.
Finally I found a company that made me a two lines set (the 1980 Custom has two calipers in Germany) at custom lengths I measured with a hose. Got them with black cover and for the same price as a set.
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Re: SS brake lines

Postby cb650 » Wed May 06, 2015 6:46 am

Yea might just look local. Socal what header is that?
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Re: SS brake lines

Postby socal1200r » Wed May 06, 2015 4:05 pm

cb650 wrote:Yea might just look local. Socal what header is that?


You can check "cyclebrakes.com", and look for a Galfer line for your bike. I've ordered s/s lines thru them on several other bikes I've had. I think the local shop that was doing some work on my CB650 went ahead and made the one I have on there now.

As for the 4-1, I think it says "D&D" or D&B" Street Performance. Here's some pics from the right side:
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Re: SS brake lines

Postby cb650 » Thu May 07, 2015 5:03 am

I like how the left side goes` over the filter instead of under.
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Re: SS brake lines

Postby Volker_P » Fri May 08, 2015 1:25 am

Note the additional zip tie for the clutch cable! :wink:
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