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Offline Seamus

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Braided oil lines
« on: October 10, 2009, 10:53:21 am »
The oil lines on my K1 are starting to fray and the spoil the bike.
Anyone had braided lines fitted to the Honda ends?
How do they look?
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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2009, 12:32:43 pm »
Check out this thread about stainless braided line.

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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2009, 12:59:57 pm »
Thanks K,
Unfortunately, I do not need brake lines. I am looking at the two oil pipes from the tank to the engine.
Cheers
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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2009, 01:58:08 pm »
Seamus, years back i had a hydraulic firm crim new hoses in, they didnt like doing it cos the ends are none standard and gave the usual dont blame us if it dont work guarantee but years later it was still OK
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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2009, 04:10:02 pm »
Quote from: Seamus on October 10, 2009, 12:59:57 pm
Thanks K,
Unfortunately, I do not need brake lines. I am looking at the two oil pipes from the tank to the engine.
Cheers
Seamus

Ah, I see!  Well, good luck anyway!
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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2009, 05:45:45 pm »

This may not be a kosher thing to do and I hate walking a thin line to help someone, but... The only company if know of in the world who makes crimped SS oil hoses using original fittings and near-original ferrules is Classic Cycle City, and that's all I'm gonna say on the matter. If you want to know more about them, please ask someone else on the board.    ::)

Carpy has SS oil hoses available. You can also attempt make your own through a local hydraulic hose company.

If anyone else has a source, please let us all know. Thanks.   8)  RR

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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2009, 05:58:50 pm »
I'm having a local guy do a few sets for me right now.  I'll post pics when I get them back - supposed to be maybe a few weeks from now.  He is planning to use more of a cloth braid like the original, only black.  The ferrules will be "clear zinc" coated steel.
I don't have a quote back yet.  The Honda fittings I sent him are pretty rough.  The PO did a real hack job in removing the original ferrules and lines.  Oh well, I don't think it will be noticable as long as they still seal.

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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2009, 03:20:37 am »
You don't need them crimping - I ground off the original pipes and put some lovely earls hose on with chrome ends. It fits very very nice and tight with no leaks...as per pic below.
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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2009, 03:21:32 am »
and with the picture!
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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2009, 08:57:03 am »
They look very nice. Where did you get them done?
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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2009, 11:33:40 pm »
Quote from: Seamus on October 11, 2009, 08:57:03 am
They look very nice. Where did you get them done?
I did them myself - so easy it's laughable. First grind off the swaging on the stock ones with a dremel and free up the end connectors. I polished mine while they were off. Then, ring up those nice folks at Earls and order two lengths of oil line and four chrome (my choice, there are other finishes) end caps. Push end caps over the pre-cut hose, push hose onto connectors, tighten end caps with a screwdriver and bob's your father's brother!

Mine are longer lines to run to the oil cooler but I've done the same trick for a stock CB750 pair of lines. If it'd be useful I'll post the lengths and part numbers tonight when I can dig through my box of receipts...you can do the whole lot on a stock motor for about £35 I think - much cheaper than the guy flogging pre-made lines on ebay!
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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2009, 01:43:12 am »
That would be really useful. I look forward to your info.

Many thanks

Seamus
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Re: Braided oil lines
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2011, 08:31:48 pm »
I realize this is an old thread but thought I could put in a few cents since I am at this point now and researching. You do not need to use crimp clamps. screw clamps are sufficient. If you really want crimped clamps, in usa go to a napa auto parts store.  They can do it right at the counter for a buck or two per clamp plus the cost of hose. Its the same as auto ac hose. Some shops that specialize in auto ac can repair lines as well but might charge a bit more. If you look closely at the fancy clamps on cyclex website you can see. that they have the screw clamps inside.
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