Are Stainless Steel Brake Lines Worth It ?!

[@HeavyMetalParkingSpot]

Great introduction to the world of better braking! If I'm going through the trouble of replacing the brake lines on a bike (and according to the manufactures I should do that quite often) I always go for the steel ones. If you consider that you'll have to change your rubber ones every four years and the steel ones basically never, the steel ones are actually way cheaper in the long run! You can even get them in cool colors to match your bike! ✌

[@MotoWrenchers]

Oh yeah, that’s a very good point 🙌 How’s your seat going?

[@HeavyMetalParkingSpot]

@@MotoWrenchers And that's not even mentioning the "tighter" feel in the brake lever, I really like that. It's moving on nicely, expect a video of it in the next few days! ✌

[@MotoWrenchers]

@HeavyMetalParkingSpot I can’t wait to see your seat version 2.0 👀

[@HeavyMetalParkingSpot]

@@MotoWrenchers Thanks mate! Really appreciate it! 🤘

[@michaelelse9328]

Good to know!👋🏻

[@AaronStrumpel]

Classic conundrum I find in studio cabling as well. The regular mic cables will def record music and save money, but the best cables deliver more in terms of fidelity and often, shielding (from external radio frequencies/noise) 😅

[@MotoWrenchers]

Great parallels 😅 Talking about your studio. At some point I need to get a tour 😍

[@michaelelse9328]

Removing the windshield and replaycing the brake line were the "first aid" things I did after buying my LS 650....👍🏻

[@MotoWrenchers]

Sounds like a good choice 👍

[@NemoConsequentae]

"...then you shouldn't feel a difference in your everyday ride." This will depend on bike as well. For my CBR1100XX with Hondas "Dual Combined Braking System", going from rubber to braided steel teflon lines, (the hose that carried the brake fluid is made from teflon tube instead of rubber), the difference was immediately noticeable due to how long and many rubber lines there were. Replacing the rubber took out _so much_ squish from the OEM & made them feel much better. And that was when the bike was under a year old, and used as a daily rider.

[@MotoWrenchers]

Crazy that it made such a big difference on your CBR1100XX from OEM to upgraded lines after less than a year. Good thing you’ve invested the money and changed them. A good and consistent brake feel makes a huge difference 🙌

[@MotoWrenchers]

Have you upgraded anything else on your CBR?

[@NemoConsequentae]

@@MotoWrenchersI think it's more to do with how many lines there are. ~12 rubber sections, and some steel hardlines. It's really complex plumbing for brakes, but effective in a pre-ABS era. As for other upgrades... Suspension was another early one, resprung & Gold Valves (compression only) on the front, a CBR900RR rear with a remote res got Gold valves & rebuilt/resprung to suit. Pro-Oiler automatic chain oiler, (at least doubled my chain life). Other than that, slip-ons & K&N air filter*. Stebel Compact Nautilis horn, HID & later LED headlights. Raised/flat bars (the back is getting dodgy these days). MRA Vario screen. And a connection for running Widder or Warm-n-Safe heated vest/jacket & gloves. (This was my DD year round for my 50km work commute each way, in all weather.) *Many say the K&N let fine dirt through, but that does not seem to be an issue where I am. Regular checks show the clean side of the airbox remains spotless.

[@louprimo6062]

I would recommend you get a set of BMW mag rims and powder coat them black and keep the spoke wheels as is.... You can go with 2 different looks in under an hour. All the best!

[@MotoWrenchers]

That's actually a good idea. I'll see if there are some available and how much they are.

[@louprimo6062]

Yes, powder coated rims are much more common here in the states we don’t powder coat spoke wheels. spoke wheels have so many intricate tiny parts that I don’t know how good the powder coat would hold but that’s the logical way to go and you would have two looks for the motorcycle

[@louprimo6062]

Can you tell me where you purchased those black handlebars? I could use them on my R100.

[@MotoWrenchers]

It's called the 22 mm classic low in black from TRW. I got it at hahn66.de. It's great and not too expensive.

[@P4mpersm4n]

always looking for new video ... bombastic!

[@MotoWrenchers]

Thanks, buddy! I appreciate that a lot 🤘

[@louprimo6062]

Don't powder coat those beautiful stainless steel rims. Leave then as is with your newly installed brakes lines and brakes. I like the stainless steel contract between your rims and your engine and exhaust.

[@MotoWrenchers]

Yeah, it's a difficult decision. In the mock-up I liked the all black version better but I went back and forth for hours until I could choose :D