runner Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Who is running Galfers or equivalent stainless steel brake lines? Are they worth the trouble and have they helped measurably with braking performance ? My search didn't turn up much information...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wockman Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I've run them on other bikes and loved them, I really could tell a difference on the '02 919. I have a set of Galfer lines for the XX, but I haven't bothered to put them on yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffguyF4i Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I have them on just the front. Love them. Best 60 i ever spent on a bike modification. My F4i will get them shortly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I had a set of Goodridge lines on my '98 bird. They take out all the initial squish from the lever & pedal & have much better feel than the OEM rubber lines. Not cheap as there are ALOT (11 or 12), bits of hose, but that is why they make such a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhubarbray Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I like the feel of them but I had to put them on as I have taller handlebars and the stock hoses were too short. I made my own from Earl`s parts and hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffguyF4i Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I had a set of Goodridge lines on my '98 bird. They take out all the initial squish from the lever & pedal & have much better feel than the OEM rubber lines. Not cheap as there are ALOT (11 or 12), bits of hose, but that is why they make such a difference. I just did the front 2 lines. Still totally worth the money and time. I had a set of Goodridge lines on my '98 bird. They take out all the initial squish from the lever & pedal & have much better feel than the OEM rubber lines. Not cheap as there are ALOT (11 or 12), bits of hose, but that is why they make such a difference. I just did the front 2 lines. Still totally worth the money and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunedain Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Speigler lines here. They work real well. You can feel them better. The LBS is a bitch to bleed though. http://www.spieglerusa.com/ Worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I de-linked my brakes and went with the Galfer 2-line kit. Brake feel is a lot better (i.e. firmer). De-linking the brakes should be the first thing you do to a bird. They suck. There is still plenty of brake power even if you don't drill the middle pistons in the calipers. It was nice to get rid of all the extra plumbing. I'm now in the process of re-building the calipers and drilling the middle pistons. Can't wait to feel the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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