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Goodridge hose kit
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:01 am
by Boxered
Just bought a kit from Godridge via ebay, problem is they state that its for a boxercup r1150gs

when I called them, they say this is the same kit as supplied to the uk Boxercup team, but not knowing much about the series, they could'nt clarify further, although if any part is'nt correct for my bike they will change it for me.
Does anybody know if they used 1150gs forks in the race series? as I seem to remember reading that somewhere.
confused of St Helens
Steve
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:17 am
by Gromit
Steve, I think you may be right about the GS forks being used in the B/cup bikes as I've heard it from a couple of other sources.
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:40 am
by gus
HI
Shouldnt be a problem as i had a set on my bike.
I also heard some teams were running GS legs.
gus
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:58 am
by theseadog
You're bang on Steve, the bikes run in the BC series did indeed use GS stanchions.
Toodle Pip

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:35 pm
by Boxered
Thanks guys, next question, how easy/difficult is it to fit this kit? in particular bleeding the bleeding brakes, I am after all a complete spanner shy numpty, should I pay someone to do it (my favourite option ) or get my hands dirty
Steve
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 1:25 pm
by RiceBurner
theseadog wrote:You're bang on Steve, the bikes run in the BC series did indeed use GS stanchions.
Toodle Pip

I assume that was to allow greater lean angles????
How much is a Goodridge kit?? Been considering one for the Rockster for a while now.
Any pics??
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 2:17 pm
by gus
Steve
Do it yourself!
Its not a hard job.The new goodridge kit will have two lines going all the way to the master cylinder.A racing requirement.A longer banjo bolt should be included in the kit.Follow the route of the old line from the master cylinder and then split each line to each caliper.Use P clips to hold lines to bottom yoke.You may be able to use old ones.Be careful extracting these,as its stainless steel going into aluminium.Bit of grease on reasembly.
Bleeding.
It will be easier if there is two people,unless you have a speed bleeder/vacuum jobbie.
I take it you know how to bleed brakes?
Fill up,pump lever,hold lever in,undo bleed nipple,tighten bleed nipple,release lever and pump and repeat.
You may need to turn handle bars to one side when bleeding as a air trap can form causing untold amounts of grief.Tapping the master cylinder lightly also helps.When you think you have done the task,use an elastic band overnight on the lever to get rid of the remaining air in the system.
Gus
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 2:18 pm
by gus
Ricey
I think i paid about £50 for stainless lines and fittings.
Thats was a few ago though.
gus
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:25 pm
by winger
What Gus has said is spot on,but if your not ok with a set of spanners get someone to help so you can learn,don't worry about being a numpty your not the only one,one or two of us have been highly entertained at someone else exspense just lately!!!!
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:13 pm
by Boxered
RiceBurner wrote:
How much is a Goodridge kit?? Been considering one for the Rockster for a while now.
Any pics??
not got any pics, but I paid £53 for brand new stainless kit inc fittings (black sleeves) direct from goodridge via their ebay shop
Steve
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:18 pm
by theseadog
Ricey, yep to give more clearance
All that Gus said, easy peasy as long as you're methodical ( and haven't got ABS

)
Sound like a good price Steve.
I'm sure I read in a mag very recently someone doing specials on Goody sets, I'll have a peek, but to be honest at 50 notes for Stainless I'd take it.
Toodle Pip

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:26 pm
by gus
Steve
Forgot to add that you may need to replace the speed bleeder adaptor with a normal bleed nipple.
I,m thinking a 6mm?
Dont quote me on that though!
gus
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:48 am
by bobbit
Don't want to provoke an ABS v Non ABS debate but i'm also thinking about fitting braided lines and my bike has ABS .
Anyone got any advice specific to ABS in addition to whats already been said .
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:37 am
by bobbit
Steve ,
You said you got your lines direct from Goodridge .
Can you point me in the right direction ? Can't find their
Ebay shop and the Goodridge web site refers enq to Demon tweeks/
Nippy Normans etc .
Bob
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:49 am
by Boxered
Bob, just checked, and I can't find there ebay shop either, although there are a few items from them for sale, here's one of them
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... PcY_BID_IT
you could try asking a question via the above link, I have got a phone number for them, but not with me, will pm you with it this evening.
Steve