2 or 3 Brake lines ?

[Robu]

Going to change over to SS brake lines .Are all 80-83 GS 1100e lines the same length ? And should I go for two or three lines ? I saw that Galfer makes a dual line set any advantage on either thanks

[Jackrp]

Re: 2 or 3 Brake lines ?

Going to change over to SS brake lines .Are all 80-83 GS 1100e lines the same length ? And should I go for two or three lines ? I saw that Galfer makes a dual line set any advantage on either thanks

I cant remember if all those 1100's have the same front end (leading axel or bottom axel) which would need different lengths. BUT I just went with the galpher 2 line set up on a GS 1000E I am building and I like it, they are very good lines, I went from stock rubber lines with a freshly overhauled master cylinder that had the brake handle go all the way to the grip before tightening up to about 1/3rd down and very solid. The other thing about galphers is all the colors you can get for no extra charge.
The 2 line setup permormance wise is probly a touch better (less places for air to hide) and it looks pretty good(2 line setup is 2 lines one a little shorter than the other,both bolt up to the master cylinder and then go to their respective brake calipers. it simplifies the front end a little.)

[mark m]

Going to change over to SS brake lines .Are all 80-83 GS 1100e lines the same length ? And should I go for two or three lines ? I saw that Galfer makes a dual line set any advantage on either

The two line setup is easier to bleed and looks better (IMO). Fewer connections to leak, as well.

Just a note, I used lines for an 01 Bandit 1200 on my 82 GS1100E and they work fine. I couldn't get GS lines without a long wait (from the local dealer), but they had the Bandit lines in 2 days and the price was about 2/3 of the GS lines... Just an alternate choice.

Mark

[Robu]

now what I need to know is what does (leading and bottom axle) mean ? would my 81 GS1100e be the same as 82 GS1100 ?
It sure sounds like dual lines are better . thanks

[Billy Ricks]

Leading axle means the axle mounts on the front of the lower tubes and bottom mount means it runs directly across the bottom of the front tubes.

[pntrdave]

New Stainless Steel brake lines from Speigler part numbers are for a '78 GS1000
Blue with gold banjo fittings
front S-Su0150 $157.95
rear S-Su0149 $61.95
Heres a link to their site

http://www.spieglerusa.com/

I called them and they said they could have the lines made up and shipped same day I call, UPS would take 2 days to get to my house