Topic: Stainless Brake Lines Arrived + Reccommendation

[nomadwarmachine]

I am a firm believer in credit where credit is due, so here is my (unaffiliated) plug for H.E.L. Performance USA.  (www.helusa.com).  I heard that some people had problems getting custom shops to match the female fitting on the lower hose of the old CBs, and having a 1972 CB750K2, I was worried that I would run into the same. 

So I sent Craig at HEL Performance my old brake lines and a short note explaining the unusuals (20 degree bend in the top; etc.).  The next day he calls me up, gets my billing info, and turns around a full two-line set within 24 hours, including stainless bolts + shipping, for $95.  The whole transaction took less than a business week and the fit/finish of the lines is fantastic: the right length, the right fittings, and a nice black finish to resemble the old rubber lines.  It's always nice when a business takes the time to do things right and appreciates your business.   Big ups!   

[gkw120649]

I just talked to these guys.  Real nice people.  Told me to box up my stuff and he'll get right on it.  I told him about your post. He seemed pleased about the response.  Thanks for sharing.  Thats what it's all about.

Greg in Chicago.

[Barrett99]

I got the same treatment from Craig, first class customer service!   Great company to do business with.
Plus you got to love the decal included with the new lines.

[nomadwarmachine]

Wanted to post an update with pics of the HEL Performance stainless lines fitted to my bike.  The brake feel has been really solid, about as good as I expect it to feel without an upgrade of the master cylinder to a Goldwing or other modern cylinder.  You can see in the second photo how the bottom line mates with the steel line into the caliper -- all of the hardware is stainless (titanium was also available, but cost another $100).

I also repainted the caliper with some 'appliance epoxy' from Ace Hardware.  I call it the 'poor man's powdercoat'.  Dries hard and shiny, very temp resistant.