Steel Brake Hoses??

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Steel Brake Hoses??

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Hi Chaps, I notice on my recent purchase that the 1100s has RUBBER Brake hoses. I am sure these are std. as the bike is only 3 years old. I am surprised at this as the 1100s was classed as the "sportsbike" of the range.

Did the Boxer cup replica come with rubber hoses?

I have looked on Motorworks' online catalogue and they do not have a set listed for my model.... 2003 non ABS.. Do you know of any options for me??

Thanks in anticipation

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Post by Hursty »

Hi,
My 2004/5 BC Replika bought new came with rubber hoses as standard.

I would have thought s/s hoses are readily available from Goodridge or any BM dealer?

Hope this helps.
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Goodridge do a kit. They were about £120 in Motorworks' sale a couple of years ago. I bought a set for £80 but sent them back cos they retain all the BMW metal pipe connections which I wanted ot get rid of.

I will have a set made at some point.
Front = 2 hoses direct from Master Cylinder to each caliper;
Rear = 1 hose direct from cylinder to caliper.

Boxerdog had a set made at PDQ.
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snavetrauts wrote:. 2003 non ABS.. Do you know of any options for me??

Thanks in anticipation

Stuart :?: :roll: :!:
Run a pair of braided hoses off the master cylinder and get rid of all the metalwork lower down. Give me a shout if you want the respective lengths.
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Post by throttlemeister »

Why are you suprised? Rubber hoses are every bit as good as ss hoses, with the exception that you have replace them every 4-5 years. The problem with rubber hoses is when they age and get porous(sp) and start to swell.
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boxerpan wrote:
snavetrauts wrote:. 2003 non ABS.. Do you know of any options for me?? Thanks in anticipation Stuart :?: :roll: :!:
Run a pair of braided hoses off the master cylinder and get rid of all the metalwork lower down. Give me a shout if you want the respective lengths.
Lloyd - plse can you post the lengths.
Are your lengths 'sports' or 'gentlemans' touring' bars?
How does one specify the banjo angles?

Cheers

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julian wrote:
boxerpan wrote:
snavetrauts wrote:. 2003 non ABS.. Do you know of any options for me?? Thanks in anticipation Stuart :?: :roll: :!:
Run a pair of braided hoses off the master cylinder and get rid of all the metalwork lower down. Give me a shout if you want the respective lengths.
Lloyd - plse can you post the lengths.
Are your lengths 'sports' or 'gentlemans' touring' bars?
How does one specify the banjo angles?

Cheers

Jk
Sports of course - I'm surprised you even had to ask a person of non-advanced years :evil:

Mine are 30" offside and 31" nearside but that is for AP calipers
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braided hoses.

Post by pastyman »

Hi there Goodrich do hose kits and "off the peg" kits called BUILDALINE. You buy the banjo bolts and hoses separately, I did the front of my R1100 s for under £50!, the rear will prob cost another £20 when I get round to it.
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