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Jindrich
Settled In Member
Belgium
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 Posted - 11/07/2004 : 22:53:25
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Hi there,
I plan on switching to braided brake hoses (just the front ones to begin with), since my current rubber ones are nearing retirement age and don't seem to give the feel they used to do, or at least don't give the feel I'd like them to give.
Anyone has any information on other bikes that share the brake hose setup with the superfour?
Ofcourse I can have them custom made, but ordering on the internet might be a cheaper option if only I knew which particular kit would fit.
Thanks
Jindrich |
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supa4
Senior Member
Australia
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tosh_mc
New Member
Ireland
26 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2004 : 19:28:43
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Hi Jindrich.
Below is a reply I got from Goodridge about braided brake hoses:
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The kit we produce for the CB1 (Super 400) 92-96 is:
HN0407-2F Front
HN0407-1R Rear
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Goodridge don't have direct sales so you have to order them from a dealer, Wemoto do them.
Alternatively,
www.h-e-l.co.uk do kits for later model Superfours, I think from 1998 onwards.
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Jindrich
Settled In Member
Belgium
115 Posts |
Posted - 15/07/2004 : 23:59:56
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Thanks for the input guys 
The Goodridge kit seems to be quite expensive, at least with a local dealer I asked about it, but I'll see around a bit.
The screw-type fitting looks promissing, but I heard rumours they would not pass the (soon to come in my country for motorcycles) annual vehicle safety tests, but I asked for an official statement and am still waiting for a reply. Not much point in saving a bit of money buying these and having to buy other ones in one or 2 years time... |
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Edited by - Jindrich on 16/07/2004 00:00:42 |
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mikiboy
Administrator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/07/2004 : 23:58:05
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| Mail me if you want 10% discount from Earls and you can pick your colour. You will have to phone UK though |
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spikus1969
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pev
Familiar Member
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 29/11/2004 : 17:33:36
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Just to add my 2p to the topic ; I put on a set of the Goodridge hoses the other weekend. They weren't cheap at about a ton IIRC, but they were straight forward to fit and you can really tell the difference in feel. FYI I bought mine over the counter at Bike Torque Racing (www.biketorqueracing.co.uk) who happen to be just around the corner from my place. Support your local parts-pushers! I fitted a set of speed-bleeders at the same time which are rather handy too...
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Yellow '93 CB400SF, Stage-1 Dynojet kit, K&N Air Filter, Kerker exhaust system, Racetech fork springs, Goodridge hoses, AFAM chain & sprockets, Dominator Twin lights, Motrax micro arrow indicators, cut down rear fender. |
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TektroG
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1009 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 15:23:00
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| Earls were £70 when I bought mine, and they already list a kit as they took mine and measured it up. |
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tosh_mc
New Member
Ireland
26 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 02:16:41
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Crossans done me Goodridge front and rear with stainless banjo's for £85. Think he said it would have been £65 with cadmium? ones.
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pfc
Moderator
Ireland
2629 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 18:26:05
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| Tosh, were those stainless hoses or chrome hoses? |
A forum's for life, not just for problems!
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tosh_mc
New Member
Ireland
26 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2004 : 00:44:08
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Hi PFC,
I asked for stainless hoses. So I'm hoping they are stainless then.
Haven't got them yet, grr, will get on the phone tomorrow.
Tosh.
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Originally posted by pfc
Tosh, were those stainless hoses or chrome hoses?
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wellij81
New Member
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Posted - 04/12/2004 : 23:35:04
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Gosh, you all seem to be paying a lot for braided hoses. I bought some for the Super Four a few years ago from M and P, and I seem to remember they were around £15 each. You tell them its for a Super four and they make them to the right length.
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TektroG
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1009 Posts |
Posted - 18/12/2004 : 15:20:41
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| There different qualities m8. You want the ones that are all stainless including fittings and bolts. |
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tosh_mc
New Member
Ireland
26 Posts |
Posted - 22/12/2004 : 09:33:42
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The Goodridges arrived in the post yesterday (They thought I was picking them up in the shop).
Pretty much £100 and not £85 for a full set. They look nice tho'. :| |
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kwakman
New Member
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Posted - 23/12/2004 : 11:45:13
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Guys,
They shouldn't be that much dosh. I can only assume you have all copied the original set-up of the standard hoses, hence needing more bolts etc. Personally, I just run 2 hoses from the master cylinder direct to the calipers. |
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TektroG
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1009 Posts |
Posted - 23/12/2004 : 13:09:39
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Nope mine are like that. As I said earlier 70squid for a set of Earls.
Kwakman, don't take offence, but you sure you're in the right forum? |
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Mansie
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
60 Posts |
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Jindrich
Settled In Member
Belgium
115 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2007 : 21:30:02
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I don't know how interchangeable the kits for a Hornet and a Superfour are, there are just 2 things I notice in that ebay auction:
First, the picture shows 2 brake lines with a 90 degree banjo bolt, while there is no such angle on my OEM or HEL brake lines. It could be just a generic picture, but it's something you'll have to check before you buy.
Second,the banjo bolts in this kit are zinc plated mild steel, not stainless steel. Zinced bolts are somewhat corrosion resistant, but stainless is a lot better. |
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Edited by - Jindrich on 03/09/2007 21:30:27 |
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houdini
Familiar Member
Ireland
236 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2007 : 20:16:12
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| i got the ones off wemoto and find them very good a bit fiddley to fit but wort it |
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TektroG
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1009 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2007 : 21:31:03
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| Don't buy the zinc it is false economy, it turns furry very fast |
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Drewski
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2007 : 12:51:52
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| If your still looking, there's a guy on eBay UK name of "ferrymckenzie", he does Hel lines at very reasonable prices. You can have any colour you like and they come complete with stainless fittings. All you have to do is give him the details, ie, length, angle etc. I got a set of the new white lines and was very impressed with the service and price. |
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