Topic: Making SS Brake Lines - Point Me in the Right Direction

[Shtonecb500]

i've been eye balling the gooodridge build a line series for my bike.
 https://revivalcycles.com/products/buildaline-brake-hose-black-coat

[Kelly E]

Goodridge makes quality stuff, I have their hoses on my MGB GT.

[Shtonecb500]

 I've always wondered why I shouldn't just buy one of these sets for a 1979-1980 750f or a 81'-82' 750c on ebay, they are Galfer brand. The front ends of both bikes are very similar stock set ups to SOHC. 104 bucks free delivery.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/271809262937?fits=Model%3ACB750F%7CMake%3AHonda&hash=item3f49183559:g:jYcAAOSwoQ9hyevB
https://www.ebay.com/itm/271712967225?fits=Model%3ACB750C%7CMake%3AHonda&hash=item3f435ada39:g:XNcAAOSwJ0xaVjVn

[Tracksnblades1]

I've always wondered why I shouldn't just buy one of these sets for a 1979-1980 750f or a 81'-82' 750c on ebay, they are Galfer brand. The front ends of both bikes are very similar stock set ups to SOHC. 104 bucks free delivery.

Front Brake Light switch ?

[70CB750]

I've always wondered why I shouldn't just buy one of these sets for a 1979-1980 750f or a 81'-82' 750c on ebay, they are Galfer brand. The front ends of both bikes are very similar stock set ups to SOHC. 104 bucks free delivery.

Front Brake Light switch ?

He could use poressure switch in place of M10 banjo bolt.

[Kelly E]

I've always wondered why I shouldn't just buy one of these sets for a 1979-1980 750f or a 81'-82' 750c on ebay, they are Galfer brand. The front ends of both bikes are very similar stock set ups to SOHC. 104 bucks free delivery.

Front Brake Light switch ?

He could use poressure switch in place of M10 banjo bolt.

We used one of those for the rear brake switch when we delinked the 90' Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans. It works out great.

[The Lone Builder]

Bit late to help many, but HEL do ready make sets at £80 a set. https://www.helperformance.com/motorcycle

PeWe, this would suit you because their upper hose is EU length, although you can ask for a customised set with a longer upper hose.

[Don R]

  My local bike shop ordered F1 dual disc Galfer lines for me. I heard him repeatedly say yes to their questions but they were too short on the top hose and the lowers were made for the stock steel tubing which I didn't want.
  He couldn't do a return because black was a special order color. Anyway, I kept them and paid his cost. I eventually used all three hoses.
  Moral of the story, have your measurements at hand when you call.

[PeWe]

Bit late to help many, but HEL do ready make sets at £80 a set. https://www.helperformance.com/motorcycle

PeWe, this would suit you because their upper hose is EU length, although you can ask for a customised set with a longer upper hose.

Thank you very much for your concern.
I have recently purchased ss brake lines.

Found when searched and ordered the circlip (a hen tooth) that holds clutch basket  on K6 and up.

When looking thru their shop I found brake line sets in custom lenghts easy to order what needed.

 Upper is otherwise the usual problem.
My low bars have 300mm upper lenght, center- center.
310mm should be better.
 This shop measure a little bit different.
Got what I needed for now and next build.
https://honda4parts.nl/product_info.php?products_id=453&ceid=13dd7eb6bbc0be54c386480e6cec2e1f

They have separate lines too
https://honda4parts.nl/index.php?cPath=1023_901_149_222_576

[Kenzo1979]

UPDATE:

Contacted Apex as a few people on this post recommended.  Raymond Chan was very accommodating...$85 shipped, US.  Should arrive soon enough. 

I started this thread to help a friend get a SS replacement set for his 550K2 which the PO had changed the bars way back when (80's) to where the upper hose was like 18 inches long...and also 40+ years old rubber.  I went through slingshot with my bikes some years ago which is no longer an option.

As always, thanks for the info and input all!

[Gamma]

Also looking for lines for my build. I might go with PeWe recommendations, as I’m in Spain

[Kenzo1979]

They’re in and they look great.  Arrived fast.  They even came with new banjo bolts and washers.

[Gamma]

Bit late to help many, but HEL do ready make sets at £80 a set. https://www.helperformance.com/motorcycle

PeWe, this would suit you because their upper hose is EU length, although you can ask for a customised set with a longer upper hose.

Thank you very much for your concern.
I have recently purchased ss brake lines.

Found when searched and ordered the circlip (a hen tooth) that holds clutch basket  on K6 and up.

When looking thru their shop I found brake line sets in custom lenghts easy to order what needed.

 Upper is otherwise the usual problem.
My low bars have 300mm upper lenght, center- center.
310mm should be better.
 This shop measure a little bit different.
Got what I needed for now and next build.
https://honda4parts.nl/product_info.php?products_id=453&ceid=13dd7eb6bbc0be54c386480e6cec2e1f

They have separate lines too
https://honda4parts.nl/index.php?cPath=1023_901_149_222_576

Just installed these. Thank you PeWe for the information

[Kelly E]

They’re in and they look great.  Arrived fast.  They even came with new banjo bolts and washers.

Looks good, we have Apex lines on over half of our bikes. Raymond is great to work with.
Here's the latest set on the 77' KZ 1000LTD.

[BenelliSEI]

Apex and Raymond are a fantastic source! His lines are on my bikes and race cars. Fantastic service and even better value.