Help me choose stainless steel brake/clutch hoses?

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  1. Unity

    Unity Active Member

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    I'd be interested in getting some stainless steel clutch and brake hoses.

    This looks shockingly cheap
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/39cm-15-Mot...-Fitting-Stainless-Steel-Swivel-/381909330923

    Brake hoses are not a place to skimp on haha.

    HEL - Looks decent
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CBR10...-Brake-lines-hose-kit-Crossover-/182479401555


    Clutch Hose options
    I only found 2 options
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Goodridge-stainless-hose-Zinc-plated-steel-fittings/400850012099
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Goodridge-stainless-hose/291056771257
    I don't know if there's any difference. They're the same brand.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEL-HBC2689-Stainless-hose/201829757024
     
  2. sps170373

    sps170373 Moderator
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    Would avoid the Far East stuff for hoses! Hel, Goodridge, venhill are all equally good and about the same prices
     
  3. TheRamJam

    TheRamJam Well-Known Member

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    Have used HEL on all my bikes. Can't fault it really.
    Is fairly cheap too
     
  4. sulaco

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    I've used most brands (not cheap shite)over the years, for road use they are all pretty much the same. I do like Hel, but Venhill are best for ease of fitting( the banjos can swivel) My current bike has Wezmoto, first time I've tried em and I'd say they were perfectly fine for road use and fairly cheap compared to others. I'd also go for full length race set up as it is far easier to bleed. As for the clutch line, never really seen the point in changing it, other than for looks.
     
  5. lardytkd

    lardytkd Active Member

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  6. uselesshippy

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    Been using HEL for 20 years, most of the TT lads use them. And I've seen what can happen to the good ridge alloy banjos, and you don't want that when riding.
     
  7. Jez

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    I have just fitted the HEL ABS set to my blade, I have had a few problems, 2 of the original manifold blocks that fit onto the solid pipework are tapped M5 to attach to the bike, the new ones are all just drilled 5mm, also the hose from the front master cylinder was out 180 degrees to fit the existing solid pipework. I am going to email HEL for their reply.
     

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