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LARRYLEGEND
One of the final mods I'd like to place on my Fury is possibly the braided lines. They look a whole lot better and I keep hearing the performance is at a higher premium. Is there someone out there who can explain how the performance increases or the actual purpose for the braided lines?

Thanks. :D:D

Larry
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RedspawnSilver
LARRYLEGEND said:
One of the final mods I'd like to place on my Fury is possibly the braided lines. They look a whole lot better and I keep hearing the performance is at a higher premium. Is there someone out there who can explain how the performance increases or the actual purpose for the braided lines?

Thanks. :D:D

Larry
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Thinking they are just talking about the longevity performance of the lines improve... Wouldn't think they are talking of anything else, because after all... they are just cables... Just thinking from a purely physics line though...
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Actually the benefit of braided lines, other than looks, is strictly performance. Stock rubber only lines tend to expand under heavy loads/braking situations, meaning that there's some brake fade due to the loss in overall pressure. The braided lines prevent said line expansion, meaning more fluid pressure that clamps your pads to the rotors.

There most always is a noticeable performance gain with braided lines over stockers...and of course they look awesome.

Cheers!
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RedspawnSilver
1badrt said:
Actually the benefit of braided lines, other than looks, is strictly performance. Stock rubber only lines tend to expand under heavy loads/braking situations, meaning that there's some brake fade due to the loss in overall pressure. The braided lines prevent said line expansion, meaning more fluid pressure that clamps your pads to the rotors.

There most always is a noticeable performance gain with braided lines over stockers...and of course they look awesome.

Cheers!
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Inside the rubber that you see are cables though, the outside should have no affect on what the cable does on the inside of that cable, unless you are talking about the outside cover strengthening it up so that it is more stiff? Which would make sense... if you think about the minute details, sure... could say that the outside of it, being as it doesn't move as much as rubber as it is hard plastic, that would be the case... is that what you are saying?

Otherwise, it is just the internal components that you have to worry about, as if you think about it... that cable is going to move on either cable regardless, on the inside of those 2 different types of cables, which would essential negate any type of benefit that the braided cables would have or the rubber would have on the outside... It is the cable you have to worry about, not the outside... braided cables would even make it more stiff, which is not necessarily always a good thing...
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LesterDiamond
It's funny what each person has their eyes drawn to on the bike as something that needs to change. I see a big differance visually between the stock and braided lines.
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MAINEiak
I believe 1badrt was referring to the hydraulic brake lines not the throttle and clutch cables.
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LARRYLEGEND
Yes - I'm indeed speaking of the brake lines and how the rubber hoses gives a kinda loose feel (squishy levers) whereas the upgraded lines are more solid and more powerful.

Galfer Steel Braided Lines
Increasing your braking power and feel is as easy as upgrading to the Galfer stainless steel brake lines. These lines will greatly improve your braking effectiveness because there is almost no expansion under pressure, requiring less force to operate at their maximum. The brake lever feel stays firm (less squishy than rubber hoses) at all times, allowing the rider to use only 2 fingers at the lever while getting extremely efficient brake power. This advantage reduces braking distances and increases efficiency of the calipers.

Galfer brake lines consist of three layers. The inner layer is a PTFE type 62 Teflon. The second layer consists of 16 strands of braided stainless steel. The outer layer is a plastic coating that protects the bike from scratches and keeps unwanted moisture out of the line.
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LesterDiamond
Would the Honda braided lines scratch up the paint?
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TX Fury
Don't order Honda's braided lines...

LesterDiamond said:
Would the Honda braided lines scratch up the paint?
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The Honda braided lines are not even all braided. The end of the rear brake line is still rubber. Just my 2 cents, but I would go aftermarket. Also on the subject, I am not sure how much performance improvment I noticed, but they sure look better.
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I have all 4 braided lines and I did notice it was a little firmer in the braking dept. Only thing I did not like is the fact the front ones don't go ALL the way to the rotor. The rest do go all the way wherever but not the honda fronts. :(
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imwright1985
The Galfer i believe are cheaper cost, and look better, the honda i havent seen closely but know they are black going down the fork leg. Neither one would scratch your paint because they are ment for Bikes so have the plastic casing
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Led Sled
Check out Pashnit Platinum Line for the chrome look!

Hey LARRY check these out:

Galfer Platinum Brake Lines

Buy Now: Galfer Platinum Brake Lines Chrome Silver | Pashnit Moto

Found these ones. They are pricey but look good only problem is I dont see a number for Platinum series. They have Fury kit on site for one set not sure which one.

These look solid the whole line run. I dont care for the writing on case.
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Richard1
I went with the Honda SS Braided Throttle and Clutch Cables, and the Spiegler SS Braided Brake Lines (front and rear).
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Dave Maher
imwright1985 said:
The Galfer i believe are cheaper cost, and look better, the honda i havent seen closely but know they are black going down the fork leg. Neither one would scratch your paint because they are ment for Bikes so have the plastic casing
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I have never heard of the Galfer lines. Does anyone have price cost or contact website for them?
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RedspawnSilver
MAINEiak said:
I believe 1badrt was referring to the hydraulic brake lines not the throttle and clutch cables.
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Ah (twiddles thumbs)... :eek:
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imwright1985
Dave Maher said:
I have never heard of the Galfer lines. Does anyone have price cost or contact website for them?
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just search it. here is a set on ebay Honda Fury Galfer Braided Stainless Brake Lines Line : eBay Motors (item 150370156929 end time Mar-31-10 05:42:48 PDT)

i just submited an offer for $75 waiting if they accept or counter offer. 60 was auto decline. OK i need to find MMAA (Motorcycle Modifying Addicts Anonymous) meetings somewhere.
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Dave Maher
imwright1985 said:
just search it. here is a set on ebay Honda Fury Galfer Braided Stainless Brake Lines Line : eBay Motors (item 150370156929 end time Mar-31-10 05:42:48 PDT)

i just submited an offer for $75 waiting if they accept or counter offer. 60 was auto decline. OK i need to find MMAA (Motorcycle Modifying Addicts Anonymous) meetings somewhere.
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I love it MMAA. See you at the MMAA annual cookout! Thanks for the info. Those lines to look good and I'll put it on the hit list next time I fall off the wagon and go on another crazy bender.
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Stonewheel
Went with Spiegler braided SS brake lines; were my sole freebie for letting them use bike to cut the first set of brake lines. Later added L&M's bright platinum finish clutch/throttle lines; will post some when she's altogether again.

Honda Fury Throttle Cables
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Led Sled said:
Hey LARRY check these out:

Galfer Platinum Brake Lines

Buy Now: Galfer Platinum Brake Lines Chrome Silver | Pashnit Moto



These look solid the whole line run. I dont care for the writing on case.
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Led Sled, talked to Tim at Pashnit Moto today about printing, that was picture of their ss lines, the platinum lines are a second weave over the ss which covers the printing. Platinum lines soon to be available for Fury! Looks just like chrome!:)

Tim just called from Pashnit Moto, just got platinum lines in.
1. Front brake line, D734-1 platinum
2. Rear brake line, D734-R platinum
3. $68 each, free ship

Also they have hh brake pads, less dust!
front, FD-140-1370 39.95
rear, 134 27.95 free Ship

Contact Tim at Pashnit Moto - 530-391-1356 Mention Fury Forum
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LARRYLEGEND
mental said:
Led Sled, talked to Tim at Pashnit today about printing, that was picture of their ss lines, the platinum lines are a second weave over the ss which covers the printing. Platinum lines soon to be available for Fury! Looks just like chrome!:)

Tim just called from Pashnit, just got platinum lines in.
1. Front brake line, D734-1 platinum
2. Rear brake line, D734-R platinum
3. $68 each, free ship

Also they have hh brake pads, less dust!
front, FD-140-1370 39.95
rear, 134 27.95 free Ship

Contact Tim at Pashnit - 530-391-1356 Mention Fury Forum
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Whoaa - Those chrome lines are HOTT!! Good find!
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