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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: TimmyG on May 21, 2011, 07:48:28 PM

Title: Brake lines
Post by: TimmyG on May 21, 2011, 07:48:28 PM

Who makes the best brake line kits for our bike?

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: ZG on May 21, 2011, 09:13:08 PM

I'm still running the oem lines on my Connie, but I've always run the spiegler lines on all my other bikes, excellent quality and fit!  :thumbs:
 
http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cycle-brake-line-kits.html (http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cycle-brake-line-kits.html)
 

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: Taff on May 21, 2011, 09:53:12 PM

Quote from: ZG on May 21, 2011, 09:13:08 PM

I'm still running the oem lines on my Connie, but I've always run the spiegler lines on all my other bikes, excellent quality and fit!  :thumbs:
 
http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cycle-brake-line-kits.html (http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cycle-brake-line-kits.html)

+1.

Galfers are OK but the "banjo bolts" and brass flat washer need extra torque to stop the fluid from weeping at the joint. My friends use Spiegler mon their bikes and they seem to work well.

Jon.

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: CrashKLRtoConnie on May 22, 2011, 08:11:41 AM

Went to the spiegler web site  and only shows connie to 2007.

So no C14 brake lines?

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: Fretka on May 22, 2011, 12:16:20 PM

My 2009 came with steel lines and has excellent feel, no mush at all. I kinda doubt that they could be improved on.

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: Mister Tee on May 22, 2011, 12:18:55 PM

Quote from: Fretka on May 22, 2011, 12:16:20 PM

My 2009 came with steel lines and has excellent feel, no mush at all. I kinda doubt that they could be improved on.

My 2010 did not, and it feels quite mushy.

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: Rawman on May 22, 2011, 04:23:29 PM

I am pretty sure the OEMs are steel coated lines.  They are quite good.

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: Mister Tee on May 23, 2011, 08:43:20 AM

Quote from: Rawman on May 22, 2011, 04:23:29 PM

I am pretty sure the OEMs are steel coated lines.  They are quite good.

Maybe that was a change for 2010 then.  I'm quite certain mine are standard rubber lines.  I had nice OEM steel braided lines on the Beemer.  Those felt rock solid.

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: TimmyG on May 24, 2011, 05:37:08 PM

spielger doesnt havea kit listed who else has them? all i have seen is the galfer

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: ZG on May 24, 2011, 05:57:43 PM

Quote from: TimmyG on May 24, 2011, 05:37:08 PM

spielger doesnt havea kit listed who else has them? all i have seen is the galfer

Did you try calling them TG? They will and do custom make lines for any bike, I had them do this for one of my bikes awhile back. Worth a shot, they're quality is superb IMO...

Title: Re: Brake lines
Post by: C14PAINKILLER on May 26, 2011, 10:54:30 PM

I like the HEL line that is out there. Don't have a kit for the Concours but for all lines including the clutch they said would be around $931 :pukeface:. Mind you that is for the '10 ABS model with linked braking, lots of lines. Plus if you are daring, you got lots of colors to chose from. I think I would  probably opt for the translucent red, hey Blanton it would finish off your masterpiece! 8)

http://www.h-e-lusa.com/MOTORCYCLE-BRAKE-LINE-INSTALATION.htm (http://www.h-e-lusa.com/MOTORCYCLE-BRAKE-LINE-INSTALATION.htm)