HEL Brake Line Kits

[Spie]

I know a few of you are using HEL brake lines. Is it a worthwhile upgrade? What benefits have they given you? More feel, more bite and/or more braking power?

There are a few kits for the Busa - http://helperformance.com/store/advanced_search_result.php?keywords='08+hayabusa&x=0&y=0

Not sure what "Over the fender" lines are or why there are 2 single rear lines

Any ideas?

 

[Spie]

I'd make the upgrade just for the hell of it at the price they cost.

 

[Spie]

I normally do all my own bike work, but have always steered clear of brakes. Is changing the lines a big job? I guess it's the bleeding part I'm worried about. Any special tools required?

 

[Spie]

http://helperformance.com/catalogue/brake-lines.htm#4

"Transparent Carbo-look" looks pretty sweet

Or maybe good old "black" or "clear".

Stainless or red fittings?

Too much choice

 

[Spie]

I know if you call them up you can get them completely custom, I would get stainless fittings caliper end and red master cylinder end for your bike

But what about the clutch line. It won't match

 

[Spie]

I thought you had a 'busa, not a Harley...

I've got both actually

I mean the fitting on the clutch line. It'll look very odd one silver one red.

 

[Spie]

I didn't think it was possible for someone who owns a 190mph bike to understand the appeal of a Hardly Move-ison.

I don't think anyone would notice a difference in line fitting colours at different ends of the handlebar. Not with all that fairing anyway...

So what do you ride, big boy?

 

[Spie]

What a great company HEL are.

Just spoke to them. Clutch line no problem - £29. Coloured fittings are plated onto stainless but not as durable as anodizing as aluminium is porous. Will make my lines today if needed

Just got to pick colours now. I'm leaning towards carbo-look (clear smoked) with stainless fittings, but I'm open to persuasion

 

[Spie]

Full carbo-look set inc clutch line with stainless fittings ordered

Ordered that Mityvac bleed kit too (thanks Fireskull )

 

[Spie]

Not for another few weeks mate, but I'll be fitting them as soon as I have them in my hands.