1982 GS850G Brake Lines

[Nessism]

This is news to those of us who use Goodridge lines.

I don't know anyone who ever had a properly installed goodridge line leak. I know quite a few users, some who race with their brake lines up in the Poconos and they swear by them. I don't think it is fair to claim they are leak prone. Maybe some people don't know how to clean off the ends and tighten them properly.

You should also replace the copper washers everytime the banjos come off. They are force fitted and torqued to 18 ft/lbs. The copper is soft and deforms to form a safe seal.

First of all Duane, I never claimed that Goodrich lines are “leak prone”, please go back and read my post again.

There are two type of Goodrich lines: those with a banjo hose-end (like Earl's), and those with a threaded hose-end (like Z1 sells). The lines with a threaded hose-end require an extra piece to be installed, thus there is a second possible leak path. Take note: this is a “possible” leak path, not a certain leak path.

Racers typically use lines with the least number of possible joints to eliminate possible leaks.

I don’t think there is undue risk with using the bolt on hose end type Goodrich lines like Z1 sells, but saying they are less prone to leakage than the Earl's lines, like some people are alluding to in this thread, is wrong. It's also wrong to suggest that it's necessary to crack open the compression fittings to remove an Earl's line from a bike.

Lastly, I agree with you that the banjo washers should be changed each time the line is removed (although I don't always do this). The washers themselves are typically aluminum, although sometimes they are bright plated copper.

[samson]

I got my stainless lines for my gs850 from Z1 Enterprises. I compared the cost of making my own to the cost of buying them complete. There wasn't much difference and for the peace of mind of safety I stuck with prefabbed ones. Z1 Enterprises were great returning emails and super fast delivery, Ted

Sweet bike. Did you go with a two line system? Crossover or full length. What lenghts did you go with?

Thanks,

Samson

[iDodgimus]

I got my stainless lines for my gs850 from Z1 Enterprises.

Awesome, I'm hoping to order some asap but the plethora of connections and angles is baffling What did you pick up? I'm assuming my 650 and your 850 would only differ in line length...

thanks

[Nessism]

Awesome, I'm hoping to order some asap but the plethora of connections and angles is baffling What did you pick up? I'm assuming my 650 and your 850 would only differ in line length...

thanks

It wouldn't be baffling if you read the thread posted by Mike above... http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=114521

[iDodgimus]

It wouldn't be baffling if you read the thread posted by Mike above... http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=114521

um... thanks
*looks around all awkward like*