98 Tourer - Stainless Steel Brake Lines

[Jim Moore]

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,

[mello dude]

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..

[Mooskee]

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

[sandy]

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.

[mello dude]

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...

[Gondul#408]

I picked up some Hel lines...

https://us.helperformance.com/motorcycle/braided-lines?kit_manufacturer=Honda&kit_model=GL

[Glaserbeam]

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.