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pac315
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replacement SS brake lines

12-13-2010, 12:29 AM

Anyone know where I can get STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES for my 1980 GS750L? And, are there any tricks to installing them?

Thanks
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12-13-2010, 12:56 AM

Go read this thread...you will love the results and trust me (I did it) it's easy as pie.

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BassCliff
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12-13-2010, 02:44 AM

Hi,

I bought some Goodridge parts from Z1 and assembled my new brake lines.

You could also try this:

Homemade Stainless Brake Lines with Video

Or, from your "mega-welcome":

Brake Lines - Stainless steel lines, stock kits, custom kits
http://www.spieglerusa.com/
http://www.h-e-lusa.com/

Unsupported service

http://www.cyclebrakes.com/html/custom_lines.html

Thank you for your indulgence,

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Last edited by Guest; 12-13-2010, 03:08 PM.
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amxsteve
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12-13-2010, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by pac315 View Post

Anyone know where I can get STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES for my 1980 GS750L? And, are there any tricks to installing them?

Thanks

apex brakes in Toronto will make them to your specs for a remarkable $15 a piece. you cant make them yourself for that price
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SVSooke
#5

12-14-2010, 12:07 AM

Originally posted by amxsteve View Post

apex brakes in Toronto will make them to your specs for a remarkable $15 a piece. you cant make them yourself for that price

Mine turned out nice
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BassCliff
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12-14-2010, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by amxsteve View Post

apex brakes in Toronto will make them to your specs for a remarkable $15 a piece. you cant make them yourself for that price

Wow! That's a deal!

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
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12-14-2010, 04:51 PM

Hi pac315,

Could you post up some pics of your bike please ? For being an '80 750L, it has some strange features......the square headlight for example.

EDIT :: Nevermind, I was looking at the wrong bike.......

Last edited by Larry D; 12-14-2010, 04:54 PM.

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pac315
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12-14-2010, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by amxsteve View Post

apex brakes in Toronto will make them to your specs for a remarkable $15 a piece. you cant make them yourself for that price

Thanks! Wow, great tip. Will you please give me info on how contact them (Apex) so I can get mine ordered. Do I just give them the lengths I need (and color)? Are the connecting ends all the same (standard)?
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12-14-2010, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by amxsteve View Post

apex brakes in Toronto will make them to your specs for a remarkable $15 a piece. you cant make them yourself for that price

Hook us UP!!

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SVSooke
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12-15-2010, 01:00 AM

http://cgi.ebay.ca/SUZUKI-MOTORCYCLE...item19c1c1b8de can get any number of lines.One to five are listed on EBay.This is what I got.
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amxsteve
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12-15-2010, 11:32 PM

sorry guys for not getting back to you but that is the correct link.Mine are black and are very well made as well
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