Goodridge Brake Lines

[AirCooledFour]

No worries

Thos OEM are so large because they used rubber and nylon in two layers. Those steel braided are so superior in construction that there is no need to be large.

i just received my lines. I haven't installed them yet as i am 3 hrs away from my bike. They look very easy to install as previously mentioned.

One question i have is the diameter of the new lines are smaller than the OEM. I hope this is ok? Looking at the parts-unlimited catalog it says they are -2 lines. I've been told this number is in reference to the length of the lines and will not affect the performances of the lines.

I'm getting a set of the Goodridge speed bleeders to replace the old ones.

I will be hooking these up on thursday when i return home. It looks pretty straightforward though.

[tas850g]

that's what i wanted to hear AirCooled. I would hate to have to reorder lines. Someone else just used Russell lines and they are the same diameter as the OEM lines. I can't wait to hook up the new lines.

Now all i need is the body guy to paint my damn tank/sidecover/tail piece. He's had them for 2+ months. I know he'll do a great job at a great price but still, I wanna get out there and rided

[tas850g]

So here are some pictures of my almost completed front SS brakeline job using Goodridge lines.







You really need one 15 degree banjo on the right. I could not thread the bolt into the junction because the banjo's angle was too much. Likely for me i had a SS bolt where the head was more narrow.


Picture without the junction attached.






I'm having a small problem getting the dot 4 into the calipers. Going to Harborfreight today to pick up a vacuum brake bleeder.

Is there anything else i should get for this project while i'm there?

I have a few other items on the list for other projects.

[almarconi]

Did you get everything working?

[Agemax]

just ordered 2 lines for my bike from HEL. far superior quality to goodridge IMO and better looking as well. got them in white to match the bike

[almarconi]

I purchased a 4 line set for the GS from HEL. Three of the lines fit fine, the rear line was way too short. I ended up using the line on my KZ.

One thing I like about the goodridge lines is that you can adjust the fitting. Can't do that with the HEL lines. As far as quality, they both look about the same to me.

[Agemax]

I purchased a 4 line set for the GS from HEL. Three of the lines fit fine, the rear line was way too short. I ended up using the line on my KZ.

One thing I like about the goodridge lines is that you can adjust the fitting. Can't do that with the HEL lines. As far as quality, they both look about the same to me.

depends what lines you buy. the speedline and many other series have no adjustment as the banjo fittings are fixed