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The Green Man
Bucks,
United Kingdom
Posts: 1,197
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Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
06 Feb 2008 12:03 |
I need a new of brake lines for my '96 Trophy
Does anyone have an recommendments ?
I'm minded to got with HEL - does anyone know if they come as a complete "ready to fit" kit? Their catelogue suggests different kits are available for most bikes
- original fitment
- over the front mudguard
I'd appreciate any comments
Thanks
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X-Man
Chesterfield/Derbys,
United Kingdom
Posts: 8,379
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Enthusiast
06 Feb 2008 12:35 |
see previous post to this one, any help? £55.62 for three line kit + vat and delivery.
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The Green Man
Bucks,
United Kingdom
Posts: 1,197
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Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
06 Feb 2008 13:59 |
thanks X-man - i hadn't noticed that
How do Venhil compare ?
Obviously on a Trophy i don't need top quality . . but i want to be safe ,especially 2 up with luggage
On-Yer-Triumph has just quoted me £40 + vat for a caliper seal set (each caliper). . . ouch
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X-Man
Chesterfield/Derbys,
United Kingdom
Posts: 8,379
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Enthusiast
06 Feb 2008 16:47 |
excellent quality
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Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,142
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Daytona 955i (04->)
06 Feb 2008 19:56 |
The HEL kits come as direct replacement for the original or a dual line setup.
The kit comes with all the banjo bolts and washers required to fit them.
I'd be surprised if the Venhil stuff is any different
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The Green Man
Bucks,
United Kingdom
Posts: 1,197
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Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
07 Feb 2008 09:26 |
thanks Blizzard
Its the cost of the caliper seal kit (£40 + vat each side) which is a bit steep
I might try just the Hel kit first and see if that improves before forking out £100 on new seals.
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The Green Man
Bucks,
United Kingdom
Posts: 1,197
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Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
07 Feb 2008 09:30 |
out of interest i just called Hughendon M40 and they've quoted
£20.42 9+ vat for a caliper seal kit . . compared to £40.82 quoted by OYT . . .
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Suppards
Cheapside,
United Kingdom
Posts: 724
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Bonneville T100 (01->)
15 Feb 2008 09:32 |
Always bought Goodridge. They are the mutt's nuts IMHO.
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Andy
Newbury, Berks,
United Kingdom
Posts: 2,627
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Sprint RS (00-01)
22 Feb 2008 17:05 |
[edited]:
out of interest i just called Hughendon M40 and they've quoted
£20.42 9+ vat for a caliper seal kit . . compared to £40.82 quoted by OYT :
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You sure they haven't just quoted for one side ?
BTW thought they were owned by the same bunch ?
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The Green Man
Bucks,
United Kingdom
Posts: 1,197
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Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
22 Feb 2008 18:37 |
the quote was wrong - t'was £40.82 per caliper
Just had new HEL lines and new caliper seals fitted at Hughendens. Picking the bike up tomorrow so i should be able to stop now
The HEL kit had a wrong length main hose supplied but they were good when i called and made up one to the correct lenght and mailed it special D for next day FOC.
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 Chris Line
Cowes,Isle of Wight.,
United Kingdom
Posts: 7,708
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Speed Triple 955i (99-01)
24 Feb 2008 18:08 |
Like Suppards - I always fit Goodridge to my Cars & Bikes!
I watched/helped my local Mechanic fit a HEL kit to a Bonneville America!!!
What a mess, all the angles on the fittings were wrong, the lengths were "Just about" - not for me!
An easy job took ages - luckily the Owner (A mate) wasn't charged for all the time!
I'll stick to what I know - Goodridge!
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ќіńġ ☺ ќёy
Essex/London,
United Kingdom
Posts: 10,633
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Daytona 955i (99-01)
14 Mar 2008 08:25 |
I bough HEL lines some time last year, no problem. When I ordered them the guy they asked me to measure the old ones as there were 2 lengths for the T595 depending how you wanted to route it. Very helpful, and stainless banjos.
They also do banjo bolts with bleed nipples, handy for removing air in the m/cylinder.
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Ade
Really pissed off,
United Kingdom
Posts: 20,264
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Speed Triple T509 (97-98)
22 Mar 2008 00:39 |
Three sets of HEL here so far with no problems.
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Ade
Really pissed off,
United Kingdom
Posts: 20,264
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Speed Triple T509 (97-98)
22 Mar 2008 00:41 |
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What a mess, all the angles on the fittings were wrong |
You mean the wrong type of banjos (e.g. straight when it should be 45 degree), or the angle of banjo in relation to hose? If the latter, HELs swaged hoses are designed so you can just pivot the banjo to whatever angle you want.
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Chris Line
Cowes,Isle of Wight.,
United Kingdom
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Speed Triple 955i (99-01)
22 Mar 2008 00:45 |
Not when the angles are totally wrong!!!
The female banjo's that is!!
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Ade
Really pissed off,
United Kingdom
Posts: 20,264
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Speed Triple T509 (97-98)
22 Mar 2008 00:55 |
Do you mean they'd put the wrong type of banjo on the line, or that it was at the wrong angle to bolt to caliper without twisting the line? If the latter, just grip the swaged fitting in some pliers (with a rag to stop scratching, obviously) and turn the banjo to desired angle.
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Chris Line
Cowes,Isle of Wight.,
United Kingdom
Posts: 7,708
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Speed Triple 955i (99-01)
22 Mar 2008 01:04 |
We did - I was helping a Mechanic, but we had a "Clearance" problem due to the incorrect angled fitting!!
That's why I prefer the "Olive" fit Goodridge lines!
+ everything I've fitted them on was correct...........except for the front brake on my Guzzi - it had a Banjo bolt fitting, whereas the rear brake - front (Other side) was a complete fitting with no Banjo???
Easily rectified at the 1984 TT, I went to their stall & complained - they gave me the correct matching fitting!!!
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X-Man
Chesterfield/Derbys,
United Kingdom
Posts: 8,379
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Enthusiast
22 Mar 2008 12:14 |
Tis why we have chosen Venhill (and BSB tams rarley fit crap on their bikes) we will get the kit to make them as well as have a supply of ready made kits; should see us being able to cope with almost any eventiality....
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Ade
Really pissed off,
United Kingdom
Posts: 20,264
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Speed Triple T509 (97-98)
23 Mar 2008 01:07 |
I had Venhill on my TDR (dealer made them up on site) - decent stuff. I'll be sticking with HEL until I have reason not to though, no probs so far.
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The Green Man
Bucks,
United Kingdom
Posts: 1,197
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Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
13 Apr 2008 19:45 |
well as a result of the HEL lines and new caliper seals i've leanred you can do a stoppy on a trophy. . . . .
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Ade
Really pissed off,
United Kingdom
Posts: 20,264
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Speed Triple T509 (97-98)
14 Apr 2008 23:10 |
You can do a stoppie on pretty much anything if you know how (and have more nerve than me). I've only ever done baby ones on big bikes, but used to do some beauties on my TDR.
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The Green Man
Bucks,
United Kingdom
Posts: 1,197
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Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
15 Apr 2008 18:33 |
i should add it was quite unintentional . . . . officer . .
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