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Anyone know where's the cheapest place to get brake pads?
Might as well replace them too.
 
ss lines

ss lines

Joe Nardy said:
While I respect the opinions of others, I must disagree with Pete about stainless brake lines. If you're happy with long lever travel and mushy feel by all means keep the stock lines. If you prefer a short pull and a very firm feel then switch to braided lines. I put braided lines on my '83 GS1100 a couple years ago and was skeptical about whether I'd really notice any difference. The first sign that there was a significant difference was the fact that my brake light would not activate because the lever no longer traveled far enough to make the switch. Once I adjusted the switch and rode it I was pleasantly surprised in the feel and power of the brakes. Stock lines expand with pressure and give the mushy feel. Braided lines don't expand nearly as much and give a much firmer feel. The added stiffness translates to more fluid pushing the caliper pistons out instead of expanding the brake line so the brakes are more efficient.

Thanks,
Joe
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I really don't know why anyone wouldn't want them, I put them on all my old bikes and I just ordered a set for my 2004 Kawa.
 
gsgeezer said:
When you install your gasket(s) use Hylomar. You will NOT be sorry.

Which Hylomar do you suggest for which gaskets. I had a look online and they do one for head gaskets. If you could give me some guidance that would be good. I have the barrels and head off the 550, so di I need Hylomar on the base gasket and on the valve cover gasket only. Cheers
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gsgeezer said:
I really don't know why anyone wouldn't want them, I put them on all my old bikes and I just ordered a set for my 2004 Kawa.
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I wasn't arguing against them as such. Just pointing out that there are perfectly respectable arguments pro and con, and that if you are a moderate rider on a budget they bring nothing to the party. If you're a hard rider, then they prolly do.

Like I said, I have them on one bike, partly for looks, but mainly because I can get a single brake line each end with no connectors other than the rear brake light switch, and no adapters, whereas the stock system comes in pieces.

But then, I'm a very slow, old rider :-D
 
Hylomar

Hylomar

Suzuki_Don;762554 Which Hylomar do you suggest for which gaskets. I had a look online and they do one for head gaskets. If you could give me some guidance that would be good. I have the barrels and head off the 550 said:
I use Hyomar blue on all pre formed gaskets and for thread sealing.
I know they have a "advanced formula" one now, but I haven't tried it yet.
Since it is a chemical seal and never hardens, it allows you to remove and replace parts like valve covers and clutch covers and reuse the gaskets.
A racer friend told me about it some years back and I haven't had anything fail yet where I've used it.

I would be curious to see if anyone has used the advanced formula.
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gsgeezer said:
I use Hyomar blue on all pre formed gaskets and for thread sealing.
I know they have a "advanced formula" one now, but I haven't tried it yet.
Since it is a chemical seal and never hardens, it allows you to remove and replace parts like valve covers and clutch covers and reuse the gaskets.
A racer friend told me about it some years back and I haven't had anything fail yet where I've used it.

I would be curious to see if anyone has used the advanced formula.
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Thanks. GSGEEZER. I will look around and see if I can locate some here in Sydney. By preformed gasket do you mean just a gasket made out of gasket material, paper, thin cardboard, etc.
 
Well, I just spent $124 at Z-1 for braided lines for the front.
Lines, banjo's, bolts, washers. shipping...

Last night I won/bought a new master for dual discs on Ebay.

I'll be able to stop on a dime now!!\\:D/
 
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