Spiegler 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Brake Line Kit Install | Sportbiketrackgear.com

[@-DC-]

Top of the line superbike coming from the factory with rubber brake lines is ridiculous in 2018, love the video's Van.

[@BrianMcCann421]

I love watching the nice steady, slow and methodical way you go about your jobs. Very educational as well. Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave this comment! - Van

[@mike216ism]

Just put some on. Took me 9 hours to do. It's not a hard job but more a tedious job. Sure looks good with the blue black banjo and titanium blue banjo bolts. Appreciate the help as always Van. I had no surprises thanks to you. Always very grateful. Please do more (can't make this up videos) there very funny. Take care

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear this was helpful! We are a little overdue for a you can't make this shit up video. - Van

[@mike216ism]

@@sportbiketrackgear I'm sure there's plenty of content

[@candy888883]

Finally I can see abs model super bike brake line install viedo.that is what I need. Thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@kawimotorider2037]

High quality content as usual, watched to the end to pick up tips for installing the Spiegler kit I picked up from you guys for my Z1000 ABS.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching, we work hard to put out videos that other riders can use to help them get their bike dialed in. Let us know how the Spiegler line kit turns out on your bike, you will love the boost in performance for the brakes. Appreciate the support! - Brian Van

[@twomper]

I've put Speigler lines on my last two bikes. The difference is so noticeable it's become one my first to do's on a new bike. Love the vids!

[@gncbyron]

I got the H2 brake line kit from yall in Nov and still procrastinating was just watching this video to get some ideas on install

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This should serve as a reasonable frame work to get your install done. Thank you for the order and good luck with your project! - Van

[@gncbyron]

@@sportbiketrackgear Got the lines done, what a pain had to remove the entire back end including battery tray. was a bit confused because the abs connectors did not use banjo bolts but connected directly into the unit.

[@e30_lad_ireland]

Clean work! The whole journey was enjoying!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching! - Van

[@demartines]

Just wanted to thank you guys for this fantastic video. I went through it a few times before ordering the kit, and thanks to you, it was absolutely a breeze to install.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to help! - Van

[@chrisriddiford6216]

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[@JOSEESPLOOZA]

I like the type of development of spare parts I congratulate you best keep it that way with more videos I still see them

[@kirkdunn1379]

Used the cable tie method in MX bikes, works really well

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It for sure helps get that perfect lever feel. - Van

[@genxguy]

Great video! i have an 2018 gsxs1000z ABS and will be upgrading the lines later this year. I have hell lines on my yammy but might try these lines on the suzie. Even with the Brembos the standard are a little soft. Some good pointers with technique here!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The line kit was a massive improvement to the brakes on this bike. - Van

[@ross5506]

Love them BPF on k1000, i hear the ride is plush. Thinking finding a set to put on my ZX14. Great job Van

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching! - Van

[@milwysva381]

Very good and helpful video:) thanks for doing that Just bought from you guys my spiegler hoses and can’t wait to install

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for your support and enjoy the brake line kit. This will make a huge difference in the braking performance of your GSXR1000. - Van

[@diamondheat9]

1:06:30 Van called us his Friend. Ecstatic to hear!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I love everyone except this dude named Doug in Texas. That guy is an asshole. - Van

[@marketzero]

will you do a Yamaha XT1200 Super Tenere

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry I do not see us doing an install on that model. End of the day the majority of what we show here would be the same. - Van

[@kadien2006]

Awesome video you are a perfectionist!! 👌👌👍👍

[@markhorton1751]

I'm going to order a set of these from you guys for my base 17 and was wonder how close the blue lines are to the bike? Love this series on the big gixxer!! Thanks for taking the time to make such informative videos!! Mark

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The blue looks good, should be great on the bike. That said I really like to encourage people to use a color that will stand on when you get the brake like kit. Over the last couple years I have used yellow lines on a few bikes and really like the way they look. On the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 (our is black) I went with green lines and they really pop. If you have the blue bike I would go with yellow or red lines and blue fittings / banjos. Trust me this will look great on the bike. I really enjoy doing these projects and have wanted this bike since I rode one last summer. Thank you for watching! - Brian Van

[@markhorton1751]

You talked me into the yellow with blue fitting lines!! Do you have any plans to change out the stock master cylinder at some point?

[@georgethorne4519]

First off, I love your channel, your level of integrity and honesty and realness. I purchased a set of these red brakelines from your company, for my Mira Red 2017 GSXR1000. My dream bike! I am having the local dealership, put them on, because I'm not comfortable with doing the job. They are charging me $200, $100 an hour for the job. Was just wondering, how long would the job personally take you, or an experienced mechanic, to do? Is that a fair price? I'm also purchasing the Hotbodies fender eliminator, "would be nice if you had a video install for that", Hotbodies flushmount turn signals, Techspec tank grips, and the Lightech carbon rear fender, all of which I am going to do myself. Wish you sold the T-Rex frame sliders! Thank you in advance!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

$100 an hour is fair and 2 hours to do the job also seems like a fair rate for that. I would expect the end result to be both clean and professional for $200. Sorry we do not have installs for the other parts and are not able to do them as this bike has now been converted to track only. Thank you for your business and enjoy that bike! - Van

[@mike216ism]

That's a good price. I would definitely have paid that if I knew the same kind of job I would do on my own bike. I hope they did a great job for you. It's a very tedious process.

[@mikehawk2431]

You can't put a price on safety, so I'd pay more personally. That being said, I did this to my bike, 17 1000R, chose white with gold tips, looks clean AF. Bled the air then zip tied and let it ride a few hrs. My first ever brake swap on my 2007 was a bad experience. Almost crashed when fronts locked up on me. Trial and error, but overall, I can't beat a free video and excellent guidance

[@xdani1]

Thanks for doing this videos... man you guys are the best

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@SKARIF-rf3gk]

can you help me plz , i have a yamaha mt 15 but this bike abs motor outer line one hole and this bike onley front brake abs, but i dont have steel brake line available for my bike can help me.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry we do not have any lines for that model. - Van

[@Spanner04]

Such a great inspirational series! Thank you.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@ZukaBro]

Hey guys is there a hose you can use for the front where that flare nut was at or does that have to be stock?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This video covers all the parts used for this install along with how to complete the project. There is nothing additional. - Van

[@michaelgeorge-vf7mb]

Can you upgrade the master cylinder on an abs braking system? ie brembo rcs 19 ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes you can do that and keep the ABS on the bike. No reason not to do that. - Van

[@warlockprecision4670]

Brian - Did you notice a difference between the new lines and the factory while still pping through the abs module?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It has been some time since I installed these lines but would say there are only minor differences in the way these route as compared to the rubber OEM lines. - Van

[@trackattackuk3519]

Hi nice video although please look into your comments regarding the cable ties at the end they actually hold pressure in the system not holds system open but great video non the less

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The cable ties are not even close to being tight enough to collapse the brake lines. - Van

[@jznbnbx]

Thank you this videos awesome, one question tho . Abs , if I just replace the front brake line .do I need to bleed the back too or not need it? I appreciate you.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No you will not need to bleed the rear brakes. - Van

[@minhminh-ky4my]

Do you have a read ohlins fork I need to buy a few and the price is good. I am in Vietnam

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have an Ohlins cartridge kit installed on the GIXXER. This bike handles amazing! - Van

[@kentowers2802]

How come you didn’t just use your vacuum bleeder to bleed the brakes?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I try to use tools most people will have available to them. - Van

[@kentowers2802]

Sportbike Track Gear it probably wouldn’t make much difference - I used my vacuum bleeder for a couple of reservoir full of cycles but still had to pump by hand to get it bled properly. These are a real pig to bleed Thanks for the video it was certainly helpful this was a tricky bike to do this job on

[@disarmyou84]

Hey can’t you use that vacuum suction tool to pull the fluid through instead of pumping

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes I could use that but wanted to show the method most riders would use to bleed the brakes. End of the day most people do not have an air compressor in their garage to use a power bleeder. - Van

[@EnviedKing]

Do I need to use a vacuum if I changed the line for the rear master to abs and now I cant get any brake pressure with normal bleeding?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No, you just need to get the fluid flowing like we show you in our brake bleeding video. If those steps do not work then I would suggest double checking your connections to make sure you do no have an air leak. - Van

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No, you just need to get the fluid flowing like we show you in our brake bleeding video. If those steps do not work then I would suggest double checking your connections to make sure you do no have an air leak. - Van

[@jznbnbx]

Thank you ! Really appreciate that

[@juniorregis9056]

Hello, looking for a little advice. Love your videos by the way. I have a 09 cbr1000rr abs, the abs light started flashing. Everyone said air in the system. You made the ABS bleed look easy, like any other I've done, but I'm being told and also the manual is saying it's more involved. You need to activate the ABS module to get trapped air out. What your recommendation.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The procedure to bleed the brakes on an ABS equipped bike is almost always the same as it would be on a non ABS model. That said there are exceptions to every rule. If there is air in the lines you need to find what caused that to happen. The brake system is sealed so the only way for air to be introduced is to open it up for service or a failed component. With a quick Google search I found a thread that made mention of a failed ABS unit. www.1000rr.net/forums/1000rr-brakes/91073-abs-light-flashing.html

[@that_biker_boy5550]

Brian, Awesome vid as always! Your videos are always really helpful and give clear instructional advice. I know this vids a couple of years old now, but can you or anyone else give me an idea of how much brake fluid I’m going to need to do this? I was thinking of using Brembo Sport 500+ brake fluid.. 500ml bottle. How many bottles am I Likely to need please? Cheers mate, Thank you. 🙏

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You will be good with one bottle. Thank you for watching and the kind words. - Van

[@lorenzohernandez5408]

Upgrade to a Brembo Mastes cylinder will make any difference in the performance?

[@chadfennell7799]

When will you be putting the samco hoses on the gixxer?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I was working on the bike the other day thinking the same thing. - Van

[@LunchBXcrue]

One of the big things I was happy about when I bought my 2nd ever bike was steel brake lines, I ended up going with a 2020 Street Triple R cause they had a low height version with 30.8 inch seat. That was a big deal for me cause I'm short and I didnt want to take a bike and alter the suspension with lowering kits cause that would throw all the geometry off where as this is a different/modified shock and fork setup with a thinner seat so handling isn't effected. I had no idea triumphs came with steel brake lines but that was a huge plus cause I had heard rubber lines only last so long before they need replacing. If I already have steel brake lines I assume I wouldn't see much benefit from installing a kit like this right?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If the bike comes with stainless steel lines from the factory there would be no reason to change them unless you want to change the color. - Van

[@brianantnssn5177]

did this on my MT09, what a PITA.bt it got rid of the brake fade on the front.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It is amazing the difference this makes for sure. This line kit completely fixed the brake fade I had the first time I rode it. - Van

[@brianantnssn5177]

Sportbike Track Gear no doubt, it's a relatively big job, and a test of patience but I'd do it again. But like I said on another vid, these liter sport bikes are so racetrack biased these days, they should come as standard with top of the line brake lines.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I am with you on that point, not sure why that has not changed over the years.

[@SPL170db]

Seeing a design like this makes me wonder how much additional heat the brake fluid picks up with the lines to the ABS unit running in close proximity to that nice hot engine when its running?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have ridden it twice since the install was done and had no issues. When I did this install I was careful with the routing of the lines to make sure I did not create any issues. IMO the stainless steel braided line would insulate the brake fluid from the heat better than the steel tubing it replaced. This made a tremendous difference in the braking feel and power as expected. The factory ABS is pretty slick on this bike, love the way it works and excited to see how it feels once I am up to speed all the way on this bike. - Van

[@dreygoss6515]

Finally I've been waiting on Brake lines 👍🏿

[@denisrailey777]

Braid beats rubber lines pants down.Lol. Gr8 vid.

[@hasansh939]

One Question - Why didn't you replace the stock pipe between ABS upto radiator to the front wheel? Please tell me.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This is an older video now, pretty sure the rubber line was crimped to the steel tube. - Van

[@Apollo-Computers]

I know this is an old video, but I got the 2018 R1M, and was very disappointed that it didn't have Brembos, and I haven't found any in stock for two years now. I haven't done lines yet because I wanted to do it all at the same time. Are the brembo calipers special order or something?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

www.sportbiketrackgear.com/parts/yamaha/yzf-r1/2018/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=47 Here is a link to the Brembo items on our site for your bike. It looks like all the calipers are on back order right now. - Van

[@Apollo-Computers]

@@sportbiketrackgear thank you, which of those three calipers would you recommend?

[@jeremybly]

I got the same technology on my kawasaki. I've been nervous to to this mode because I'm worried about the bike giving me FI lights or if the bike will accept the changes because of the Imu. Do I have to worry about any of that?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Nothing to worry about IMO. - Van

[@terryraffini4543]

Brother you are good, keep up,the good work kat

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Appreciate the kind words! - Van

[@Ciscokiro]

Why using the ABS on this track bike? Wouldn´t be better to by pass the ABS pump and run MC - calipers set up directly? The L7/L8 oem brake system is not a good one btw. Brembo MC with direct steel braided lines to calipers would be a better option don´t you think?

[@Sk2PPer]

No lol

[@gsxr88]

Does air get into the Abs pump, when you disconnect it?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Any air introduced into the system will be removed by bleeding the brakes using the same procedure you would to bleed a non ABS system. - Van

[@gsxr88]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks van . Plan to get the new Gsxr too. So im planning ahead.

[@kennyq45]

Great tutorial as always Van. Question for you, how much of a difference can you tell in braking performance/power when replacing the lines from the ABS module? I'm curious about doing this upgrade on my '16 R1. However, like the GSX R-1000R most of the lines are already metal with only a small amount being rubber in the line. Just wondering if the "juice is worth the squeeze" for such a minimal amount of rubber being replaced. Thanks!

[@Sk2PPer]

Worth every penny! Rubber hoses expand when they get hot so the steel keep your brakes performing tip top after long rides with vigorous breaking

[@kanand00]

hi , Brian , u are amazing, pleasure to watch you. thank you

[@fareedmasoumi373]

Is it ok to use oem banjo bolts ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you prefer the OEM banjos you can reuse them. - Van

[@fareedmasoumi373]

Is there any affects with staying oem ? Are they shorter or longer than aftermarket ?

[@corinful]

Any videos of you on track Brian?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We have a AIM Solo DL lap timer and AIM camera that hooks up to the camera headed our way now. Once we get that on the bike we will have some kick ass track video after each ride weekend we do. I used the AIM Solo DL at Grattan last Friday and the data you get is amazing. The videos will have all kinds of cool overlays for throttle, brake, speed etc... Looking forward to this, should be super cool. - Van

[@corinful]

Sportbike Track Gear Brilliant look forward to it . Have a great safe day

[@neva4self]

Great video as always, life saver for installing the speigler lines I just bought from you guys for my 2020. I'd like to replace the one remaing hard line, the one with the flare nut. What's the chances Spiegler could make a custom line that runs from the front right caliper straight back to the ABS Unit to replace the remaining hard line?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear this was helpful. I would leave the steel line on the bike, no need to replace that IMO. If you want to do it we can make that happen. You would need to reach out to the team directly and they can get this process started for you. - Van

[@neva4self]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks, I called them today and they are going to make a custom line for me. The flare nut on my 2020 was so tight I stripped it slightly and bent the line out shape slightly. It's probably not a big deal but I don't want to play probability with my front brakes. Thanks again.

[@theavangelist]

holy .... No, I cannot be bothered with that. I've got a pack of HEL lines here ready to go on. I have upgraded lines on older bikes with no ABS units. I had no idea there was all this faffery required. That's crazy crazy effort for marginal gain

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The change in braking power is well worth it, especially if you are riding the bike on the track. - Van

[@Foxxtrott1100]

The question is will the abs prevent a low side when trail breaking. What a PITA..

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Installing a set of brake lines on an ABS equipped bike is a project for sure. That said it is one worth doing IMO. These lines made a massive difference in the braking performance on the GSXR. Now that I have ridden the bike in the dry a couple times I have to say I am impressed with the ABS so far. As I understand it the ABS on the R model bike is designed to help modulate brake pressure when trail braking which is a bad ass feature as long as it is effective. I can't really comment on this feature until I go fast enough to really use it. Still getting used to this bike so I am tip toeing through the tulips right now. The best lap time I have done on this bike at Grattan so far is a 1:24.9, my personal best lap time at Grattan is a 1:21.9 on a Honda CBR1000RR in 2014. The Honda was fully prepped, the GSXR has brake lines, rearsets and a pipe so far. My goal is to do the same time with the ABS and stock suspension on the GSXR this summer. I think this bike is that good out of the box. - Brian Van

[@m477h3]

Imma do it 🤞🏼

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This is a solid performance upgrade for sure. - Van

[@FragStylz]

Great work

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching! - Van

[@YMBey]

How long should it take a certified mechanic to install this???? Think I got robbed

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would expect to see a labor charge of 2 hours. - Van

[@igorvaysman6731]

thank you

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@2289rainbowmount4467]

Nice job , only I considered a blue or red line (:

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching! - Van

[@Blackcupra43]

Very nice, keep it coming

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching, much more to come. - Van

[@corinful]

Suzuki I love you too 👍👍👍😂

[@mphracingvideos]

You're killing me mate. Unplug the rear wiring harness at the battery. Or remove the battery. Never start a bolt or nut with a spanner. By the way. The "banjo" is what you were feeding the bolt through.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

There is no reason to remove the battery when installing a set of brake lines. I have been wrenching on bikes and vehicles for 33 years with 20 of them professionally my man.

[@jeremybly]

Yellow is superior

[@sportbiketrackgear]

My favorite brake line color for sure, on all of my bikes now. - Van

[@VState60]

Love you to death…but Suzuki hasn’t done ‘a lot of work’ in anything, whatsoever in many, many years lol🎉🎉

[@za1831]

100% cash money