New Brake Lines!!!

[1980GS1000E]

Boy, am I thrilled about the braided lines I just installed. I had the original issue lines from 1980 and the biked stopped O.K., but nothing to write home about. I just put on Earl's lines, and I cannot believe the difference!! Absolutely amazing. The front brake lever feels the same as on a race bike. I encourage everyone out there to do this if your brake lines are due for replacement, which is about four years old or more, or if your brakes are spongy. Suzuki recommends every two years so you be the judge on that one. And to think I was risking my life on those old lines....

[80GS1000]

Good on ya for doing the upgrade - huge bang for the buck improvement, isn't is? And you'll never have to replace them again. Did you replace your rear line and/or your brake pads too?

[82Shafty]

Do I smell a group buy?\\/

[Nessism]

I posted this thread a few days ago on making your own brake lines. Cheaper than purchasing pre-made and the length can be customized to match your handlebars (particularly important for those of us using lower handlebars).

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=114521&highlight=brake+lines

[1980GS1000E]

@80GS1000- I replaced the front lines only as I hardly ever use the back brakes. I did replace the pads and purged the old, murky fluid! I did the same line upgrade on my '84 900 Ninja, but the difference was nothing like this.

@suegip- There is a store locally (San Diego) called Industrial Liquidators that have been making them from Earl's Performance lines for over 20 years. I brought them the old lines and they matched up the parts needed, including the angled banjo bolts. They also pressure test the lines to 2000 psi on the spot. It took about 15 minutes for the guy to put together the three lines that I needed. Because I have handlebars that are lower than stock, I shortened the line from the master cylinder to the junction a few inches. Total cost including new washers was $100.

@Nessism- I don't know if I would be able to satisfy my nerves on home-made brake lines.

P.S.-- I opted for the clear-coated lines to resist abrasion.

[Nessism]

@Nessism- I don't know if I would be able to satisfy my nerves on home-made brake lines.

The lines you BOUGHT were assembled with the same parts I linked for purchase. Did you watch the video in my link? Building your own lines just as easy as it seems in the video.

[1980GS1000E]

The lines you BOUGHT were assembled with the same parts I linked for purchase. Did you watch the video in my link? Building your own lines just as easy as it seems in the video.

Yes, that's true. I don't know. Having never actually done the work and realizing what's at stake.. I just felt a little better cause they were able to pressure test them.

[80GS1000]

Sum of All Parts sells Galfer lines for the GS1000. Galfer is a very well known brake company that sells performance brake pads, rotors, and lines. I would imagine the 1100s use the same banjo bolt size as the 1000s so this kit would work on the 1100s too, but I don't know.