Re: Braided Hoses

On 11 Jun, 16:18, Badger <not.va...@all.com.net.org> wrote:
> Rich B wrote:
> > On 11 Jun, 13:53, "CT" <m...@christrollen.co.uk> wrote:
> >> Eiron wrote:
> >> > Braided brake hoses - any recommendations? Anywhere particularly
> >> > cheap/good? There seems to be plenty of scope for a shop to screw up
> >> > by sending the wrong length with the wrong angled fittings.
>
> >> Goodridge.
>
> >> I had some for the 9R made up at the Ally Pally Show a few years back
> >> but you can buy them as a ready-made kit:
>
> >>http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race....le-braided-bra
> >> ke-hoses.php
>
> > Seconded.
>
> Thirded.
>
> <snip>
>
> > I forget his name, but the guy on the end of the
> > phone at Goodridge is really helpful too and knows his product
> > backwards. Recommended.
>
> Goodridge, HEL, even M&P own brand have been fitted to various bikes of mine
> over the years.
>
> As soon as someone comes up with a kit for the 650A, I'll be fitting some.

Beware. Bleeding the brakes on the ABS model Bandit is not a simple
task. Get the manual and follow it to the letter.

--
Lozzo

speedyspic@googlemail.com wrote:

> On 11 Jun, 16:18, Badger <not.va...@all.com.net.org> wrote:
>> Rich B wrote:
>> > On 11 Jun, 13:53, "CT" <m...@christrollen.co.uk> wrote:
>> >> Eiron wrote:
>> >> > Braided brake hoses - any recommendations? Anywhere particularly
>> >> > cheap/good? There seems to be plenty of scope for a shop to screw
>> >> > up by sending the wrong length with the wrong angled fittings.

<snip>

>>
>> Goodridge, HEL, even M&P own brand have been fitted to various bikes of
>> mine over the years.
>>
>> As soon as someone comes up with a kit for the 650A, I'll be fitting
>> some.
>
> Beware. Bleeding the brakes on the ABS model Bandit is not a simple
> task. Get the manual and follow it to the letter.

Got the manual and the ABS supplement. I expected the ABS side of things to
be more complicated. Happy to report expectations dashed.

--
Bandit 650
GHPOTHUF #30

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speedyspic@googlemail.com	Re: Braided Hoses On 11 Jun, 16:18, Badger <not.va...@all.com.net.org> wrote: > Rich B wrote: > > On 11 Jun, 13:53, "CT" <m...@christrollen.co.uk> wrote: > >> Eiron wrote: > >> > Braided brake hoses - any recommendations? Anywhere particularly > >> > cheap/good? There seems to be plenty of scope for a shop to screw up > >> > by sending the wrong length with the wrong angled fittings. > > >> Goodridge. > > >> I had some for the 9R made up at the Ally Pally Show a few years back > >> but you can buy them as a ready-made kit: > > >>http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race....le-braided-bra > >> ke-hoses.php > > > Seconded. > > Thirded. > > <snip> > > > I forget his name, but the guy on the end of the > > phone at Goodridge is really helpful too and knows his product > > backwards. Recommended. > > Goodridge, HEL, even M&P own brand have been fitted to various bikes of mine > over the years. > > As soon as someone comes up with a kit for the 650A, I'll be fitting some. Beware. Bleeding the brakes on the ABS model Bandit is not a simple task. Get the manual and follow it to the letter. -- Lozzo

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M.Badger	Re: Braided Hoses speedyspic@googlemail.com wrote: > On 11 Jun, 16:18, Badger <not.va...@all.com.net.org> wrote: >> Rich B wrote: >> > On 11 Jun, 13:53, "CT" <m...@christrollen.co.uk> wrote: >> >> Eiron wrote: >> >> > Braided brake hoses - any recommendations? Anywhere particularly >> >> > cheap/good? There seems to be plenty of scope for a shop to screw >> >> > up by sending the wrong length with the wrong angled fittings. <snip> >> >> Goodridge, HEL, even M&P own brand have been fitted to various bikes of >> mine over the years. >> >> As soon as someone comes up with a kit for the 650A, I'll be fitting >> some. > > Beware. Bleeding the brakes on the ABS model Bandit is not a simple > task. Get the manual and follow it to the letter. Got the manual and the ABS supplement. I expected the ABS side of things to be more complicated. Happy to report expectations dashed. -- Bandit 650 GHPOTHUF #30