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Author Topic: 98 Tourer - Stainless Steel Brake Lines  (Read 2508 times)
Jim Moore
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« on: November 17, 2024, 03:32:34 PM »

Hi guys,

I got this bike a few months ago. The brake fluid looks terrible. It occurred to me that maybe I should change the 26-year-old brake lines. Is that a thing on the Valkyrie? On a Beemer I would have done it years ago. They're famous for failing brake lines.

Thanks,
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mello dude
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« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2024, 03:43:36 PM »

I did it on mine and its definatly an improvment....

I am told a good source is...
https://www.coremoto.com/category_s/4085.htm

I live 10 minutes away from Speigler, so I just go for a visit when I need something..
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2024, 08:29:57 AM »

I use Spiegler too. I like how the end and turned to relieve twist in the line.
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sandy
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2024, 10:36:19 AM »

Hi guys,

I got this bike a few months ago. The brake fluid looks terrible. It occurred to me that maybe I should change the 26-year-old brake lines. Is that a thing on the Valkyrie? On a Beemer I would have done it years ago. They're famous for failing brake lines.

Thanks,

If you want to flush dirty lines; a snowmobile racer told me he uses alcohol to clean out dirty lines. I've used this on very dirty systems. My old F150 needed this which worked well. I have a vacuum tool to pull all the alcohol out before adding DOT4 fluid.
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mello dude
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2024, 11:36:48 AM »

I use Spiegler too. I like how the end and turned to relieve twist in the line.

Forgot about that, yeah thats a great feature... I like these guys but they are a bit pricey...
I admit I'm spoiled by having in person service...
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2024, 04:31:06 AM »

I picked up some Hel lines...

https://us.helperformance.com/motorcycle/braided-lines?kit_manufacturer=Honda&kit_model=GL
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« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2024, 03:42:56 AM »

I got the Spiegler braided brake lines too, and not only do they give a more firm brake response, but they're available in a variety of colors, so I got them color-matched to my bike, red.
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