HEL SS brake lines

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22 Jan 2016 06:41 #707593 by daveo
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Good choice for stock replacement?

1982 KZ1100-A2

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22 Jan 2016 07:56 #707603 by Nessism
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I've heard HEL makes nice lines for the most part but the US distributer is not always easy to deal with.

Rennsport out of Canada is very popular, particularly because they are cheap and have good service. You can order through ebay.

Personally, I prefer to make my own lines using Earl's parts. It's quite easy, all the various parts are made in the USA, and you can pick whatever hose end configuration and line length you need. I was told by the guy that owns the local Earl's store (AN Plumbing) that the screw together hose ends have a HIGHER pull off force than the machine crimp type. That sealed the deal for me. Oh, and they are just about the cheapest way to get your hands on stainless lines too.

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22 Jan 2016 08:02 #707604 by SWest

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22 Jan 2016 08:02 #707605 by pete greek1
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They look pretty pricey, Dave , at 49.00+ per line
I took my 4 stock lines to a hose & equipment shop & had them make me new S.S. lines & banjo fittings for less than 120.00, & you can get them back the same day, or if they're not busy, you can wait while they make them up for you
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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22 Jan 2016 09:17 - 22 Jan 2016 09:18 #707627 by Zephyrrider
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Been using the black hel lines for about 7 years - big improvement on standard ones.They came to about $160 for kit here.
Service was excellent
They are illegal here of course.
Dumb as usual !!

Mick
1994 ZR750 Zephyr C4.
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22 Jan 2016 09:30 #707630 by strum
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The Gafler lines look good but again pricey.. The thing that i didnt care for with them is I can get them to tell me the length of the lines that come in a kit.
dumbest thing i ever heard..i called the company to verify if they would fit and all i got was ..they will make custom lines for me ..extra fee of course.. I could not pry the length out of him..why in the world is the length a secret!!

Blairsville Ga.

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2003 ZRX 1200R (sold)
2003 Concours ZG1000 (just purchased)

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22 Jan 2016 09:44 #707633 by SWest
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So you will buy it, come up short and have to buy more. I'd pass.
Steve

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22 Jan 2016 09:51 #707635 by kztwin750
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I have the HEL set on my ZRX, very nice and great fit up.

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22 Jan 2016 12:27 #707654 by daveo
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kztwin750 wrote: I have the HEL set on my ZRX, very nice and great fit up.


The Stainless/Red combination might compliment the Luminous Passion Red bodywork paint nicely.
Any thoughts on that?

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22 Jan 2016 13:08 #707661 by pete greek1
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daveo wrote:

kztwin750 wrote: I have the HEL set on my ZRX, very nice and great fit up.


The Stainless/Red combination might compliment the Luminous Passion Red bodywork paint nicely.
Any thoughts on that?

I think that would look great & most hose & equipment places have a variety of colored plastic covers/coatings to choose from,
see what your local place has & take it from there
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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22 Jan 2016 13:18 #707663 by pete greek1
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Since my bike is silver, I just went with the natural S.S. color



Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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22 Jan 2016 15:06 #707671 by daveo
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pete greek1 wrote: Since my bike is silver, I just went with the natural S.S. color
Pete


Love it! :)

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