81 GS1100E brake hoses.

[Don R]

I'm ready to replace my brake hoses, does anyone have a favorite source?

[1978GS750E]

Apex Brakes. Raymond Chan Email: raymond@apexbrakes.com

Just email him with the year and model of the bike, how many hoses you want, and what color hose and fittings you want. My last set for a '78 GS1000 was $138 shipped for all 4 lines.

I've used them on 7-8 bikes and always got a good price and delivery. Nice product too!

[Nessism]

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/forum/technical-forums/popular-technical-info/84535-earl-s-brake-line-thread

[oldGSfan]

This took some searching because it's listed as GSX. I had previously found some for my Laverda, and the prices are good, $109 plus free shipping for the GS ain't bad at all, IMO. The MogoGPwerks shop is amazing, I may have to go up and have another gander at all the goodies and bikes there.

https://patriotracingindustries.com/suzuki-gsx1100-gs110x-1980-1984-front-stainless-braided-brake-kit/

[1978GS750E]

This took some searching because it's listed as GSX. I had previously found some for my Laverda, and the prices are good, $109 plus free shipping for the GS ain't bad at all, IMO. The MogoGPwerks shop is amazing, I may have to go up and have another gander at all the goodies and bikes there.

https://patriotracingindustries.com/...ded-brake-kit/

Looks to me like that is the front brake line kit only. Looks like the complete set is $149, which isn't too bad I guess.

[oldGSfan]

Looks to me like that is the front brake line kit only. Looks like the complete set is $149, which isn't too bad I guess.

Correct, it's just the front for that price.

[trevor]

Apex Brakes. Raymond Chan Email: raymond@apexbrakes.com

Just email him with the year and model of the bike, how many hoses you want, and what color hose and fittings you want. My last set for a '78 GS1000 was $138 shipped for all 4 lines.

I've used them on 7-8 bikes and always got a good price and delivery. Nice product too!

I second Raymond....I have done 5 or 6 of by bikes with his lines....really good product and great prices too!

[seinwave]

This took some searching because it's listed as GSX. I had previously found some for my Laverda, and the prices are good, $109 plus free shipping for the GS ain't bad at all, IMO. The MogoGPwerks shop is amazing, I may have to go up and have another gander at all the goodies and bikes there.

https://patriotracingindustries.com/...ded-brake-kit/

Heads up, I've ordered two things from Patriot Racing in the last year or so (a valve cover gasket and a set of brakelines for my 650G). For whatever reason, despite being listed as in stock, and despite me knowing my card is functional, both orders were cancelled and refunded within a day of me placing them. The first time I figured I'd ordered something NLA. The second time, I don't know. I got a full refund and haven't followed for a "why", but just be aware what they still sell might be a subset of what they have listed. Or my card is on a blacklist somewhere, though I can't think of any reason why.

[oldGSfan]

Heads up, I've ordered two things from Patriot Racing in the last year or so (a valve cover gasket and a set of brakelines for my 650G). For whatever reason, despite being listed as in stock, and despite me knowing my card is functional, both orders were cancelled and refunded within a day of me placing them. The first time I figured I'd ordered something NLA. The second time, I don't know. I got a full refund and haven't followed for a "why", but just be aware what they still sell might be a subset of what they have listed. Or my card is on a blacklist somewhere, though I can't think of any reason why.

You are right, good update. I wanted some hoses for my Laverda, and they are listed, but not available.

[oldGSfan]

One thing I've done in the past when short on $ - looked up the length and fitting type and bought 'standard' EPDM hoses that were for a car. I got a set of 3 of Raybestos rubber hoses once for $30 at Rock Auto, when a set of stainless would have cost over $200 and would need to be custom made. They worked fine. I know they won't last as long, and would not be surprised to know that this shocks and horrifies many (don't save $ when your life depends on it, yada yada). Yes, I know but I don't think I am.

But thinking about it, isn't that material used on the majority of cars and motorcycles, as delivered new? I never had a problem with rubber hoses on any bike that wasn't an old beater, and my bike (and the new ones that had hoses made from it) had good brake feel - yeah, probably not as good as steel braided, but I never had reason to complain. Just sharing a cheapskate idea. I can outfit my Laverda with them for about $40 - and again, I'm in a situation where I can't find what I need and will have to get braided ones made, or make myself. I have actually found ones that are the same length and fitting - 2x that are M10 x 1.0 with one male and one female fitting, and another from the MC that has a banjo plus one male M10 x 1.0. All up it's $40.

[Nessism]

Make your own lines. It's easy. Cheap. Fully customizable, for a non stock master and/or handlebars. Parts made in USA as well.

[oldGSfan]

Make your own lines. It's easy. Cheap. Fully customizable, for a non stock master and/or handlebars. Parts made in USA as well.

I've done that before with Earls lines. I don't see the metric fittings I need in their catalog. it's AN -3 stuff except one single M10 x 1.0 fitting listed for their speed flex hose. I will give them a call. Hard to imagine they won't have them.