Stainless Brake Lines

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

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Don't know if this helps, looks like $139.00 for a complet kit, colors if you wantLooks like they work for Jap bike also

http://www.cyclebrakes.com/html/custom_lines.html

[jetmechmarty]

XS650 vs XS1100

The forks on my XS650 Special are 75 cm long. My XS1100 Special has 78 cm long forks. The distance from the axle to the brake coupling is approximately 52 cm on my XS650 and the same measurement is 55 cm on my XS1100.

Close enough? You decide.

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

Mikes's

I see here that they come in 20" and 24 1/2", not sure what would best fit a 79SF I would love to hear from anyone that "has used them" on an XS1100 as to what size and pro's / con's. I don't see how they wouldn't fit and they are the cheapest I have found anywhere, thinking about getting some if I get good feedback from an owner
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-70.html#products

I have also heard a lot of negatives about mikes lines leaking as well.

[cywelchjr]

I see here that they come in 20" and 24 1/2", not sure what would best fit a 79SF I would love to hear from anyone that "has used them" on an XS1100 as to what size and pro's / con's. I don't see how they wouldn't fit and they are the cheapest I have found anywhere, thinking about getting some if I get good feedback from an owner
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-70.html#products

Because the length has to be pretty much exact, not just around the right length. The SS lines are a LOT stiffer than the rubber and fabric ones so you don't have the flexibility they do. I don't know that the angles of the banjos for the 650 are the same as the 1100 either and that can also be an issue. IIRC the 650 braking system is like the standards, not the specials, but I'm not sure if that matters or not, as I don't know if the hoses hook up differently on the specials and the standards, I know a lot of the other stuff about the front brakes is different though. Does someone who has dealt with the lines on both know enough to answer that question?

[Lettuceman]

I have purchased two sets from Goasguard off Ebay. The first used straight fittings, the second set I asked for 15 degree and better offsets. I sent him my old lines to be sure he a good templete to follow. The second set worked well.

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

Mike's

Mike's claims the ends rotate 360 deg. so the right size should be all that matters

Because the length has to be pretty much exact, not just around the right length. The SS lines are a LOT stiffer than the rubber and fabric ones so you don't have the flexibility they do. I don't know that the angles of the banjos for the 650 are the same as the 1100 either and that can also be an issue. IIRC the 650 braking system is like the standards, not the specials, but I'm not sure if that matters or not, as I don't know if the hoses hook up differently on the specials and the standards, I know a lot of the other stuff about the front brakes is different though. Does someone who has dealt with the lines on both know enough to answer that question?

[bikerphil]

I've used a SS upper line from Mikes, the ends do rotate and the plastic coating crumbles off after about a year .

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

Stop

Thanks Phil, I don't want to do the wrong thing when it comes to my brakes, you have got to be able to


STOP!!!

I've used a SS upper line from Mikes, the ends do rotate and the plastic coating crumbles off after about a year .

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

OOP's

OOP's again, sorry, I tried to edit my woman out of the pic but I am so old school that I guess I am better at "lick and stick" then I am at "cut and paste"

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

Phil

Do the lines work good, and does the clear coat comming off look real bad

I've used a SS upper line from Mikes, the ends do rotate and the plastic coating crumbles off after about a year .

[bikerphil]

The line works fine, I just peeled the cracked coating off and now I have true SS line, no coating. Looks great now.

[Danny Crawdad]

I recently found out that galfer actually has at least front lines for our bikes. They have both two line and three line kits for the front. They are a bit pricey, but they also come in multiple colors that let you match them to the color scheme of your bike. I've found the best price them on http://www.pashnit.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=55 where you can buy them online. Galfer will also do custom lines as well if you give them the measurements, but since they have standard sets for our bikes it seems like that might be a way to go.

Wanted to bring this to the forefront, these things are pretty inexpensive, and they are running a sale right now where you get the rear line free if you buy fronts. They don't have our rears listed, but they can make them, they are just a single straight line, just need to measure the angle of the connectors.