SS brake hose kit?

[Ronkom]

I have a request to install Teflon/braided ss brake hoses on a California 1100I. Years ago, when I put them on my SP, I found a kit w/everything I needed at a dealer in Philly. A quick look on the 'net brought up a lot of frustration & kit from Spiegler that does only the front wheel??
Anyone know of a source for a full kit? 
Thanks,
ronkom

[jrt]

Not really a kit, but the materials available from MGCycle worked pretty well for me.  I cut the hose to length with a dremel and cut-off wheel, then assembled the lines with the provided tool and a vise.  It was pretty straight-forward.  No leaks...

[NC Steve]

Galfer makes custom stainless lines if your bike doesn't fit one of their standard kits, which this Guzzi doesn't appear to per a search. Their quality is very high, comparable to Spiegler. I've run them on 3 bikes so far, including the BMW R1100R I currently own, with zero problems, and their prices are very reasonable.

http://galferusa.com/products/custom-line-builder

[pete roper]

Are you allowed to build your own with Speedflow fittings? It used to be the best way but over here it was outlawed due to too many idiots doing it badly or wrong.

Pete

[guzzista]

I use Goodridge  hoses which come in various lengths as needed, then simply screw on the end fittings ( also Goodridge) . Their measurements for the hoses is about 1 inch longer than as specified due to the  female threaded ends so that needs to be calculated before ordering. Dennis Kirk used to be well stocked with Goodridge hoses and end fittings.

[Diploman]

I have used the Magnum DIY brake lines and fittings from MG Cycle successfully.  They are easy to build, work perfectly and are the equivalent of pre-made lines, except that you can tailor the lines to the exact length and routing you prefer.  The Magnum lines, IMO, are quite heavy-duty and rather bulky, (automotive grade , IMO), making them relatively stiff and not entirely easy to route through tight spaces.  A good choice, however.

An even better choice, however, are Goodridge Sniper II lines and fittings available from Revival Cycle, Amazon and other vendors.  These lines are equally easy to build, completely safe but much easier to route because they are far smaller in diameter ("microbore") and much more flexible than the Magnums.  It is said on Revival's instructional video that the Sniper II lines are easier to bleed due to the fact that air bubbles travel more readily through the smaller diameter lines.  I have used both the Magnum and Sniper II DIY lines and fittings:  both are fine products, but I prefer the smaller, more flexible Sniper II.

[Two Checks]

I ordered a set for my 90 Cal III from Spiegler through Harper's.
Spiegler sent a kit for a newer model which wouldnt work. Called Curtis, he called Spiegler and they said they didnt make them for that  particular model as they  thought they would work. The said to ship the old lines, with identification as to where it fit.
In about a week I got the new ones along with the old and they are perfect.
Many thanks to Curtis.


For you guys with the 90 Cal III with the touring fairing if ya need brake lines Spiegler now has the specs and can make em. Just give Harper's a call.
I am sure they can do the same for the SP.

[Wayne Orwig]

Years ago I made up my own set with Goodridge parts. Not hard to do.

Are you allowed to build your own with Speedflow fittings? It used to be the best way but over here it was outlawed due to too many idiots doing it badly or wrong.

In the state of Georgia, they could care less. I have know people to drive a car for years without working front brakes, few working lights, bald tires.

[John A]

I also used Goodridge stuff that worked well.

[Rick in WNY]

I've put Galfer lines on 3 bikes so far... no complaints. If you don't see what you need, call them, they can likely help you out.

[mjptexas]

A few years back I helped a friend with a bar change on a Sportster, which required a new brake hose.  We ordered a custom one from these guys:

http://www.helperformance.us/build-your-own/

Got it in about a week, excellent quality and a lot cheaper than one from Speigler.  You choose the length, the terminators and the finish.