Stainless lines and more from XJBikes.com

[Rasputin]

Good to hear Marty. Now I will know if Chacal has kept up his quality.

[jetmechmarty]

I'm installing a kit now, for a Special. It looks good, so far. I'll report when it's done.

[Rasputin]

Just Bumping it again.

[Prothec]

http://www.xj4ever.com

Here's the link to the brakes lines in his catalog:

http://www.xj4ever.com/catalog/j-6-lines.html

The rubber lines and stainless lines aren't listed together, so you will need to search or scroll a bit past the rubber lines to find them.

[dansmith65]

Do you have a current link for these lines? The link in the first post cannot be found so I searched and searched but couldn't find it. I suspect it was buried on a long page listing many many brake parts/info, but I just couldn't find anything specific about stainless steel brake lines for an xs1100.

[Rasputin]

One more bump for any that are interested!

[jetmechmarty]

Here's another option...was mentioned way back in the thread, but the site moved and I found em again. This looks like one incredible deal

http://www.slingshotcycles.com/78-81...it-_p_87.html#

A deal for what? Standard or Special. The fact that it's not specified will have me running to Chacal. His product is proven and he supports our fall rally. All I need to know.

[NorCoaster]

Here's another option...was mentioned way back in the thread, but the site moved and I found em again. This looks like one incredible deal

http://www.slingshotcycles.com/78-81-XS1100-Stainless-Steel-Braided-Brake-Line-Kit-_p_87.html#

[3Phase]

Just a Bump to keep it current.

Just another bump to say the lines fit and work great, no drama.

I have three sets now, one for each bike: '79SF, '80G, and '82J.

[Rasputin]

Just a Bump to keep it current.

[Rasputin]

bump bump bump

[jetmechmarty]

I doubt it

You doubt you'll rethink, or you doubt his lips are sealed?

[dpotter58]

You might rethink that after you see what he is giving away at XSSE... I'm privy but my lips are sealed...

I doubt it

[3Phase]

I ordered a full set of lines, hoses, seals and pads for my XJ1100 this last Saturday. The order shipped the same day 2-day Express and arrived Monday afternoon.

The clear SS braided hoses and new hard lines look good, everything fits, it all works perfectly and it's DOT certified.

Excellent parts and excellent service! Thank you, Len!

[kboehringer]

Story time.....

XS Friends,
I have SS lines from: XJBikes, Russell, and Galfer's on my three XS11's. Therefore, I think I have something to add to this discussion having a fair variety of lines on my bikes.

When I acquired my first bike I found some NOS Russell lines for the front on Flea-Bay. Thirty years old but still in the original package they were a great deal. They fit PROPERLY are WELL MADE and were an easy install. I've quite a bit of Russell items on my Hot Rods and trust their products. One drawback is they do not have the protective plastic cover over the SS line and get dirty. They are hard to keep looking nice. Russell no longer makes lines for our bikes....

I was encouraged to look at Len's (XJBikes) lines and I purchased a one-piece rear for that first XS11. PERFECT fit, good looking, less potential leak points, and DOT approved. DONE! Love it.

I purchased a couple more XS11's (Mayberry & Dead Duck) and quickly replaced the rears with Len's lines. Again, PERFECT.

HERE'S THE STORY TIME:
Short on time before XSSE and a little short of money.... I looked for a cheaper alternative for the fronts on those machines.

I call an on-line retailer and ask about the Galfer's lines: "Do these lines meet the DOT standards? " Response: "NO, but we can do that for you for free!"

"What?" "Well Sir meeting the DOT standards requires an extra three days in production as those are special order, we have to modify the way we crimp the line and add a dust protector to keep debris, water,& stuff out of the fittings"- - - "Most people don't want to wait and don't really care about the DOT standard so they're just stocked without that"



"Well buddy that is important to me and I will wait the three days"

CONCLUSION:
The Galfer lines do NOT fit well, the bends are NOT correct on the end fittings, orientation of the fittings (end to opposing end) are NOT correct making you TWIST the line to get it on, Twisting the line makes it shorter and BARELY makes the length needed, the banjo fittings are big & ugly and made cheaply.

I saved a handful of dollars, and got a pile of lines that are not nearly as well made. Also, I don't think the dumb kid I ordered these from has any ability to answer even a simple question.

As soon as I can afford to do so, these Galfer's are headed for a trash can. In the long run I didn't save anything and will toss a bunch of $$$$ in the trash.

Personally, I'll be sticking with Len's lines for all my bikes.

KURT