Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? - SV650.org

15-05-07, 12:26 PM

Thinking of upgrading to braided hoses as the standard OEM ones are just crap and poor braking performance. And seeing that Suzuki only puts a 2 year life span on them is beyond me.

Have heard that GSXR & Bandit hoses are more or less the same size/lengh and will fit with no problems.

Has anyone done this yet and if so what ones are you using?

Viney · 15-05-07, 12:29 PM

Why not just buy ones that fit the SV.

Find HEL, buy form them direct and get a discount if you mention this site

15-05-07, 12:32 PM

Just seeing if i could save a few pounds.

Will check out HEL thanks.

15-05-07, 12:37 PM

What model/colour bike you got?

15-05-07, 12:37 PM

You can get Goodridge ones with zinc plated fittings of the bay for £44 delivered.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Goodridge-Brai...QQcmdZViewItem

I fitted a pair a couple of weeks ago with no issues.

15-05-07, 12:39 PM

I wouldn't get the zinc, they corrode, go stainless and don't be so cheap.
HEL do coloured stainless end now, very nice looking and should keep their finish when all others look like salty poo.

15-05-07, 12:46 PM

Nah wouldnt get Zinc, stainless is the way to go.

Razor i have a 02 Curvey model in Aqua Fresh paint scheme...

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=89346

Viney · 15-05-07, 01:00 PM

In all honesty you aint gonna save that much as the pipes are going to be the same, near as damn it, so prices about the same. Just get a 2 line kit to save that extra penny or 3.

As for your original statment, i disagree. I have braided lines and sintered pads on my SV, the girlfriends still has std lines, with sintered pads. Theres slightly more 'feel' in the old system, but both systems are in top condion. The braking system when in good order, using either braided lines or std lines, is more than adequate for the bike.

15-05-07, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the reply Viney.
Its just that my standard lines seem to be very poor, have tried most things but to no avail.

rictus01 · 15-05-07, 01:05 PM

Funnily enough I've just come in from fitting hornet calipers (nissin twin pots) and braided lines to the CB, you just don't realise how bad the perished rubber hoses are until you change them, probably the best the CB's ever had.

Cheers Mark.

15-05-07, 12:26 PM	#1
Beast Guest Posts: n/a	Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? Thinking of upgrading to braided hoses as the standard OEM ones are just crap and poor braking performance. And seeing that Suzuki only puts a 2 year life span on them is beyond me. Have heard that GSXR & Bandit hoses are more or less the same size/lengh and will fit with no problems. Has anyone done this yet and if so what ones are you using?

15-05-07, 12:29 PM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? Why not just buy ones that fit the SV. Find HEL, buy form them direct and get a discount if you mention this site

15-05-07, 12:32 PM	#3
Beast Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? Just seeing if i could save a few pounds. Will check out HEL thanks.

15-05-07, 12:37 PM	#4
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? What model/colour bike you got?

15-05-07, 12:37 PM	#5
DanF Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? You can get Goodridge ones with zinc plated fittings of the bay for £44 delivered. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Goodridge-Brai...QQcmdZViewItem I fitted a pair a couple of weeks ago with no issues.

15-05-07, 12:39 PM	#6
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? I wouldn't get the zinc, they corrode, go stainless and don't be so cheap. HEL do coloured stainless end now, very nice looking and should keep their finish when all others look like salty poo.

15-05-07, 12:46 PM	#7
Beast Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? Nah wouldnt get Zinc, stainless is the way to go. Razor i have a 02 Curvey model in Aqua Fresh paint scheme... http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=89346

15-05-07, 01:00 PM	#8
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? In all honesty you aint gonna save that much as the pipes are going to be the same, near as damn it, so prices about the same. Just get a 2 line kit to save that extra penny or 3. As for your original statment, i disagree. I have braided lines and sintered pads on my SV, the girlfriends still has std lines, with sintered pads. Theres slightly more 'feel' in the old system, but both systems are in top condion. The braking system when in good order, using either braided lines or std lines, is more than adequate for the bike.

15-05-07, 01:04 PM	#9
Beast Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? Thanks for the reply Viney. Its just that my standard lines seem to be very poor, have tried most things but to no avail.

15-05-07, 01:05 PM	#10
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Braided Hoses... Anything else fit? Funnily enough I've just come in from fitting hornet calipers (nissin twin pots) and braided lines to the CB, you just don't realise how bad the perished rubber hoses are until you change them, probably the best the CB's ever had. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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