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ss brake lines
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2000 8:16 am
by Ralph E. Hanson
I just ordered Russell SS brake lines (along with a 16-tooth sprocket) from
my local dealer. I have heard concern that the SS lines can saw away at
plastic and metal on a bike unless you protect the lines somehow. What has
the collective done about this?
Three weeks till Mid-Ohio!
Ralph
Ralph E. Hanson
99 KRL 650
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ss brake lines
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2000 11:06 am
by gdod1@yahoo.com
I also found out about the Russell clear coverd lines , but after I
had
all ready bought and installed the uncovered lines , what I did
though
is put some heavy "srink" tubeing on the lines at wear points , It
seems to have worked well , been on for 10k now ... Gary A13
ss brake lines
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2002 2:00 am
by RM
--- trevor.walton@... wrote:
>Do the aftermarket pads make that much of a difference? I put Galfer lines
>on the front on mine a few months ago and the difference is only marginal.
>Still feels somewhat spongy and I still use 3 fingers on the brakes. Of
>course my basis for comparison is a CBR 600 with russell steel-braided
>lines. Am I expecting too much out of the KLR brakes or do I need to get
>better pads or re-bleed the system.
I've been disappointed with the Galfer Greens. Maybe I'll try cleaning the
rotors again...
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ss brake lines
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2002 12:41 pm
by bkowalca
I have upgraded the front pads to the Galfer green's and the Galfer
SS line. After they where worn in there was a big improvement. The
brake has a real solid feel now, stopping power is much better. I
think I can almost do a stoppie now (haven't tried yet). I have had
the front wheel squealing on pavement during a stop which I think was
next to impossible before with stock pads. I feel that the SRC fork
brace helps too since the left hand twist effect from strong braking
is gone. I'm not sure of the life of the pads but they work great.
Now the back brake seems weak.
Bryan K
A14
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., RM wrote:
> --- trevor.walton@v... wrote:
>
> >Do the aftermarket pads make that much of a difference? I put
Galfer lines
> >on the front on mine a few months ago and the difference is only
marginal.
> >Still feels somewhat spongy and I still use 3 fingers on the
brakes. Of
> >course my basis for comparison is a CBR 600 with russell steel-
braided
> >lines. Am I expecting too much out of the KLR brakes or do I need
to get
> >better pads or re-bleed the system.
>
> I've been disappointed with the Galfer Greens. Maybe I'll try
cleaning the
> rotors again...
>
>
>
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nklr how do i get oil stains off concrete driveway?
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2002 12:56 pm
by marcclarke@unforgettable.com
Both Simple Green and kerosene have worked for me. These days I just
use Simple Green and water plus a stiff brush as needed, since the
kerosene is much more toxic both to me and to the environment than
the Simple Green is.
-- Marc Illsley Clarke, KLR650 A12, Loveland, Colorado, USA
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 12:10:29 -0500
> From: jon.sykes@...
> Subject: NKLR How do I get oil stains off concrete driveway?
> Too many vehicles. Too many oil changes. Too many spills.
Nagging wife.
> What works to remove the stains, if anything? Anyone have cleanup
tips?