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Anyone out there use aftermarket "shiney" braided wires, cable's etc...?
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Some make 'em, most just make payments on 'em!
1978 XS 1100E
Vance & Hines Slip on Straight Shot Exhaust
K & N Air filter
Home built forward controls
Vulcan Mustang seat
A little chopped
http://s812.photobucket.com/albums/zz42/Brad_099/ -
Personally I don't care for them; they're very abrasive and will quickly remove paint/plating from anything they rub against, and when they get dirty are nearly impossible to clean. Look great for a while....
If you get the 'coated' variety (vinyl jacketed), that holds up better but unless the ends are sealed the same dirt problems will crop up (starting at the ends) and the vinyl will yellow over time.
'78E original ownerFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone... -
My oil cooler lines are old skool SS braided, look great and havn't eaten any paint off my frame, or frayed yet (of course I have to clean them every once in a while)
My front brake lines are SS braided with the clear covers and they're great as well and don't ever get dirty.
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