new brake lines needed

[redbone]

i'm sure this has been asked before, but, anyone know a place/site to buy REASONABLY PRICED new brakelines for the front of 1980 mns. they are still the originals and are desinigrating . will be bringing the bike out of storage next week and i know they need replaced. been researching this issue a little on the web and just cannot believe the prices i've found so far. would prefer to just get like for like [3 hoses].
any help appreciated,
ts
redbone

[DAVINCI]

Go for the braided stainless teflon. Even NOS rubber lines are still 20-30 yrs old. Helusa has a four-line XS set for something like $140

[natemoen]

The hel USA 4 line kit is 196 and the 3 line kit is 147. I just check a couple week ago.

[jetmechmarty]

I ordered lines from BREMZEN. They aren't here yet, but I'll report after I install them. I ordered sintered pads as well.

[crazy steve]

..anyone know a place/site to buy REASONABLY PRICED new brakelines for the front of 1980 mns. they are still the originals and are disintegrating...

Define 'reasonable' ...

You don't have a lot of choices for brake lines, and only one of them are cheap. Anything new is going to run around $100 or more, so if that's over your budget, you'll have to find some decent used. The good thing is your '80 MNS uses the same lines as '79-81 Specials...

[gmups]

Will XS brake lines fit XJ1100

jetmechmarty,

Do you know if the Bremzen stainless for the XS will fit the XJ1100 (1982) ?? Everytime I go looking for stainless brakelines I can never find something specific for the XJ1100!! thanks.. price looks reasonable, let us know if they are worth it please..

[natemoen]

The ONLY XS lines that will fit are the 81 MNS, not even the regular 81 specials will work, lines because they both have the linked rear/front brake line. You could possibly change to the front/neat independent brakes Luke the other XS's but that most likely would require different master cylinders

[gmups]

Natemon, any idea where??

Natemon,

Any idea where I can get a stainless brakeline kit for the XJ 1100, or do I have to piece it together?

[natemoen]

Chacal over on xjbikes.com has kits.

http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewto...ake+lines.html

[gmups]

Chacal

yes, I have seen Chacal's source,
I would have everything but $$ by the time I replace all the lines, maybe Ill start with the back first and work my way up.. Thanks for reminding me Chacal has the parts I need. Will have to order something up. Thanks..

[natemoen]

Mikesxs also sell lines but he only has certain lengths. You could.measure the lines and if he has lines close to the right length you could use his. 25 bucks a line.

[jetmechmarty]

Don't buy the lines from Mike's. They won't fit, and leaks have been reported.

[natemoen]

I have never heard that about mikes lines. Good to know.

[lee_dutcher]

here is a pic of my hels on the judge....






havent finished the install yet but u get the picture


10% discount if u mention u are in a forum... so originally 196 shipped to 176.40 shipped

[jetmechmarty]

I have never heard that about mikes lines. Good to know.

You miss that stuff because this is not a XS650 forum.

Mike's XS has been sold. This has taken place in recent weeks.