Russell performance brake lines

[Anonymous]

I found this while searching for new lines for my GS550LZ. They have a list for all our old bikes.

http://www.russellperformance.com/motorcycle/import_pdf/02streetbrakelines.pdf

I'll let you know how much when I get a call back.

 

[Anonymous]

thanks much--i was just dreaming about new brake lines

i had better luck opening this link to russel http://www.russellperformance.com/motorcycle/imprt_strt_brake_line_kits.htm#Suzuki

 

[Anonymous]

now maybe someone can tell me why the 1983 gs1100e is not listed--what is the diference from the 1982 and 1983 as far as the brakes go????? 8O 8O

 

[Anonymous]

back again
Inoticed the item called a Russel speed bleeder and i cant seem to find where to buy them for a motorcycle --can anyone assist me please

 

[HiSPL]

I'm pretty sure dennis kirk sells them

 

[MichaelHoward]

Dom,
Same question here! They have them for a 82 1100gl, but not 82 1100G!! Can't be any major differences in these either, I would'nt think.

GO FIGURE 8O :evil:
Michael

 

[Anonymous]

No difference

No difference

No difference at all, Michael. I just got a set of lines on eBay. They used to be on a GS850GL. They fit my GK perfectly.

Nick

 

[Anonymous]

i just ordered the brake bleeders from my local Harley Davidson dealer--these guys are great

 

[Anonymous]

I still cant seem to be able to purchase these things. :x I called a couple of local shops and got the runaround. One was right from their where to buy link. Should I try to get the specific one or just settle for a universal one? I figure my lines are about 44" end to end, are the banjo's 10mmx1? Which size bleeder did you order?

Thanks
Ports

 

[Anonymous]

the book had a listing that said for all Suzukis--we shal see???

 

[Jay B]

Russel

Russel

I have the Russel catalog. I'll check it out for you.

 

[Anonymous]

I didn't see any GS1150's in there.

 

[Anonymous]

Well I finally found a place online.

http://www.flanderscompany.com/index.html

Decent prices too. Don't know how much they charge for shipping though. Lines for my bike $46.49 and speed bleeder $12.97. Ill let you know how it goes.

Ports

 

[Anonymous]

Ah man, Turn around time for these parts is 4-5wks. I had to still order them cause Ive had terrible luck finding them else where. Called a few hardley shops and was told to talk to their wholesaler, but they didn't give me any contact info. Guess I just cant stop for awhile. 8)

Ports

 

[Anonymous]

braided hoses, why not make your own?

braided hoses, why not make your own?

Its not as hard as everyone thinks, go get the appropriate ends to suit your bike from a goodrich or earls dealer, and the hose to match, offer up to bike, and cut according to instructions. I find its easiest if you tape the section your going to cut, and run a dremel file cutting wheel (about1" accross) right the way round, and graduallly cut through it rather than coming in from one side, makes less of a mess and less chance of it fraying..
Make sure you have all the little bits of plastic inner liner out, otherwise these will go into the brake system and destroy something.
Assemble hose end onto cut hosing as per instructions. (ie dont overtighten fitting against crush olive, and remember to always use a new olive).
Test. Bleed it up and apply pressure, make SURE the lever doesnt sink even slowly, you should be able to bind the brake on overnight, and come back in the morning and find it hasnt sunk in.
voilla one made to measure set of braided steel hoses and no spongieness in the brakes (well only the flex caused by the stock calipers...) Plus if its for a one off, you wont find a hose in the catalogues to suit anyway (example my 77 gs750db hydraulic clutch hose..)
If you buy new olives to suit, you can reuse the fittings, but make sure you buy the same brand olives or it wont work....
Ive found most industrial dealers who sell this stuff are REALLY knowledgable and willing to help.

 

[Motorcyclemodeller]

I agree!

Go to your local hydraulic store, one that fixes hydraulic lines for backhoes and escavators etc.

Here in Ontario the big chain is Cisco. (Hydraulic Equipment & Supplies - Yellow Pages)

The braided line costs about $10 a foot and fittings are $12 each..CDN

Get rid of the junction box and run two lines off the master cylinder, with this method you need:

6 fittings for front and rear without Antidive
10 fittings for front and rear with Antidive

and about 10-12 feet of line

The differnce is night and day, also eliminates that fear of bursting a twenty year old rubber brake line under severe conditions.


This method is good because you can always replace a part if something gets damaged, not possible with premade line sets.

Andre 8)

 

[saaz]

I have 20 year old braided lines, but they perform as good as new.

The master cylinder/caliper combination bneeds improvement to get the brakes really working...but it may be enough for that skinny front tyre!!!

 

[Anonymous]

Russel speedbleeders

Russel speedbleeders

back again
Inoticed the item called a Russel speed bleeder and i cant seem to find where to buy them for a motorcycle --can anyone assist me please

Sounds like a good idea doesn't it. I purchased a set for my 1100. They bleed as stated, but continue to bleed in high temps. By that I mean they leak. I found the add in a cycle mag, from a company in Daytona Beach. I'll see what I can find.

 

[jamesalston12000]

Brake Lines

Brake Lines

HAVE G & J OUT IN CALIF CUST. MAKE THEM FOR YOU. THEY USE THE SAME HOSE MANUFACTURER TO MAKE THEIR LINES AS RUSSEL. PRICE AINT BAD EITHER., JIM