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joshwalker094
05-01-12, 10:50 PM
Well i want to upgrade the brake lines on the bike. Its an SK6 so 2006 model, and so whats the best option really ?
i have found these on ebay : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEL-Brake-Lines-Full-Length-Race-Layout-Suzuki-SV650-N-K3-K8-2003-2008-/140675416134?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20c0e88046
are these good?
TheRamJam
05-01-12, 11:27 PM
I have HEL lines on the GSXR. They are good quality and come in a range of colours and they are not overly expensive!
joshwalker094
05-01-12, 11:31 PM
cheers ramjam, would you say the ones in the link above are the right ones for my bike ?
Joe Marcon
05-01-12, 11:43 PM
i ordered some HEL braided lines . should come soon . i got mine from wemoto.com
heard there very good
Joe Marcon
05-01-12, 11:45 PM
http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/Suzuki/SV_650_SK6/06/
very pricy on there . but mine were cheaper as urs is a higher spec bike.
cheers ramjam, would you say the ones in the link above are the right ones for my bike ?
The lines in your ebay link are for the naked SV so would be a bit longer than you need for your S model.
They're also the "race" setup so would be a different layout to the stock setup - i.e. 2 lines connected to the master cylinder with one going to each caliper.
Joe Marcon
05-01-12, 11:59 PM
i think i ordered the race set up :/
http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/Suzuki/SV_650_SK1_SK2_SX_SY/99-02/picture/HEL_Front_Hydraulic_Hose_-_Race_Set-Up/
joshwalker094
06-01-12, 12:21 AM
The lines in your ebay link are for the naked SV so would be a bit longer than you need for your S model.
They're also the "race" setup so would be a different layout to the stock setup - i.e. 2 lines connected to the master cylinder with one going to each caliper.
With them being longer would it matter too much? The rear would be the right size though. And the race is supposed to be better, and better than having the lines on fender.
And thanks for the replies.
Cheers
Josh
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With them being longer would it matter too much? The rear would be the right size though. And the race is supposed to be better, and better than having the lines on fender.
And thanks for the replies.
Cheers
Josh
IME, it's difficult to take up extra length in braided lines and keep it both safe (i.e not fouling on anything when you turn the bars) and looking tidy. Otherwise, they would of course work the same.
Personally, I'd stick to the right length for the bike. I had SV braided lines on my GSXR front end and, although the difference in length was very little it made a big difference to the routing from the M/C and looked a bit odd. That may not bother you of course.
Most people (including me) go for the race setup because it's cheaper. I'm not sure it's "better". I'll happily be corrected, but I can't see any functional difference between race and stock setup.
muzikill
06-01-12, 12:09 PM
speaking of this, would this be considered as a mod to tell you insurance?
MJC-DEV
06-01-12, 12:22 PM
I would hope not as these are effectively just services items, same with after market brake discs and exhausts. It's like putting Iridium spark plugs in!
joshwalker094
06-01-12, 08:25 PM
where would you reccomend me to buy the brake lines from ?
where would you reccomend me to buy the brake lines from ?
Phone HELL direct and ask for a 20% discount because you are a member of the SV org. Worked for me last summer. Good service and quick delivery.
joshwalker094
06-01-12, 08:41 PM
i need help, what size will i need for the rear ?
If you call HEL just give them the model and year and the correct sizes will be delivered.
joshwalker094
07-01-12, 11:08 AM
just have to wait till monday to order them now :/
Is it just me or is hel's website particularly bad?
Phone HELL direct and ask for a 20% discount because you are a member of the SV org. Worked for me last summer. Good service and quick delivery.
Just ordered some & sure enough they gave me 20% discount. Nice one :)
joshwalker094
09-01-12, 05:16 PM
Oh dear i forgot to ask for the 20 % discount this morning when i ordered it
My 99 Curvey had Hel lines when I bought it. I have since replaced the brake fluid and they feel fantastic!
joshwalker094
10-01-12, 01:30 PM
Mine arrived this morning, very impressed, just need to fit them, well pay someone to
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Mine arrived this morning, very impressed, just need to fit them, well pay someone to
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Really? It won't be that difficult you know. Looksy (http://www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/howto/svs_ss_brake_lines/)
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