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2 or 3 Brake lines ?

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Going to change over to SS brake lines .Are all 80-83 GS 1100e lines the same length ? And should I go for two or three lines ? I saw that Galfer makes a dual line set any advantage on either :?: thanks
 
Re: 2 or 3 Brake lines ?

Robu said:
Going to change over to SS brake lines .Are all 80-83 GS 1100e lines the same length ? And should I go for two or three lines ? I saw that Galfer makes a dual line set any advantage on either :?: thanks
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I cant remember if all those 1100's have the same front end (leading axel or bottom axel) which would need different lengths. BUT I just went with the galpher 2 line set up on a GS 1000E I am building and I like it, they are very good lines, I went from stock rubber lines with a freshly overhauled master cylinder that had the brake handle go all the way to the grip before tightening up to about 1/3rd down and very solid. The other thing about galphers is all the colors you can get for no extra charge.
The 2 line setup permormance wise is probly a touch better (less places for air to hide) and it looks pretty good(2 line setup is 2 lines one a little shorter than the other,both bolt up to the master cylinder and then go to their respective brake calipers. it simplifies the front end a little.)
 
Going to change over to SS brake lines .Are all 80-83 GS 1100e lines the same length ? And should I go for two or three lines ? I saw that Galfer makes a dual line set any advantage on either
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The two line setup is easier to bleed and looks better (IMO). Fewer connections to leak, as well.

Just a note, I used lines for an 01 Bandit 1200 on my 82 GS1100E and they work fine. I couldn't get GS lines without a long wait (from the local dealer), but they had the Bandit lines in 2 days and the price was about 2/3 of the GS lines... Just an alternate choice.

Mark
 
now what I need to know is what does (leading and bottom axle) mean ? would my 81 GS1100e be the same as 82 GS1100 ?
It sure sounds like dual lines are better . thanks
 
Leading axle means the axle mounts on the front of the lower tubes and bottom mount means it runs directly across the bottom of the front tubes.
 
New Stainless Steel brake lines from Speigler part numbers are for a '78 GS1000
Blue with gold banjo fittings
front S-Su0150 $157.95
rear S-Su0149 $61.95
Heres a link to their site
http://www.spieglerusa.com/

I called them and they said they could have the lines made up and shipped same day I call, UPS would take 2 days to get to my house
 
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