Brake line

[5twins]

Yes, I have ordered from them with no issues. It does take a few weeks sometimes to arrive. But, I haven't actually mounted the line yet. It looks OK, well enough made.

What exactly is wrong with the one you have? Ends oriented wrong? Angled wrong? Banggood has several to choose from with different end orientations and angles. They describe the angles pretty clearly in their descriptions but not the end orientation. You kinda have to study the pictures for that.

 

[robinc]

I can add a little more info to 5twins response. I have one mounted since last fall. Have not road tested yet but did load test by tying back brake lever. Nothing blew apart, no leaks. Compared to lines from Mike's/XS650 Direct, I think the quality is even better IMHO.

 

[jsmith1107]

Yes, I have ordered from them with no issues. It does take a few weeks sometimes to arrive. But, I haven't actually mounted the line yet. It looks OK, well enough made.

What exactly is wrong with the one you have? Ends oriented wrong? Angled wrong? Banggood has several to choose from with different end orientations and angles. They describe the angles pretty clearly in their descriptions but not the end orientation. You kinda have to study the pictures for that.

Mine is actually 6 inches too long

 

[XSLeo]

Can you send it back to where you bought it to swap for a more correct one? or perhaps a refund?
Leo

 

[fredintoon]

Mine is actually 6 inches too long

Hi jsmith,
if only that were true for me.
But about your brake line, It's best you don't attempt to install a DIY end, the lines you can trust come with certification for a reason.
Returning the over-length line for one of the correct length involves you in an e-mail exchange to see if the supplier is agreeable
and paying all that extra shipping cost and delaying your project as you await the exchange process to complete itself.
I see two options:- either install the line you have in a tasteful curve or buy another line of the correct length.
As all XS650 brake lines have the same end fittings and most end fittings can be clocked a little to line them up
there's gotta be someone out there in mid build who needs a brake line the same length as your too long one?

 

[jsmith1107]

One last thing Leo. Where does the wire come from that I need to hook up for my brake lights from the brakes the back brake and the front brake?

 

[5twins]

You should have 2 brake light switches, one connected to the rear brake pedal with a spring and one built into the front brake lever assembly.

 

[weekendrider]

But about your brake line, It's best you don't attempt to install a DIY end, the lines you can trust come with certification for a reason.

You are living in the past Fred. While the average homeowner doesn't have the equipment for crimped ends, AN fittings are a perfectly acceptable way to build your own. While 5twins has found some cost effective solutions I like going to a local shop, having a choice of fittings and colors for the hose, to shoot the shit and make just what I need. It isn't the answer every time but I've done it several times. And I'm not above replacing just the rusty bits of brake line with a good piece and some fittings as opposed to buying a whole new pre-bent oem approved line on a car or truck. A repair doesn't always require a complete replacement.

 

[mrtwowheel]

"a repair doesn't always require a complete replacement" Yes, but, also, all manufacturers ends do not work with all manufacturers hose and shops that make up custom brake hoses are not likely to alter lines from a manufacturer that they do not do business with.

I think I'm going to give the Banggood a try for two different bikes that I need lines for, at that price I couldn't complain if I don't get it right the first time.

Scott

 

[weekendrider]

True, "standard" is not necessarily standard especially when the product is from China.

 

[fredintoon]

You are living in the past Fred. While the average homeowner doesn't have the equipment for crimped ends, AN fittings are a perfectly acceptable way to build your own. While 5twins has found some cost effective solutions I like going to a local shop, having a choice of fittings and colors for the hose, to shoot the shit and make just what I need. It isn't the answer every time but I've done it several times. And I'm not above replacing just the rusty bits of brake line with a good piece and some fittings as opposed to buying a whole new pre-bent oem approved line on a car or truck. A repair doesn't always require a complete replacement.

Hi WER,
considering my age I have a better excuse than most but ain't we all living in the past or at least riding there considering that the latest-built North American market XS650 is 33 years old?
You say you've DIY'd a new end onto an existing line several times. How many tries before you did one that worked?
One time I bought a CB450 that came with a brake line that'd been "fixed" by shoving the sawn-off connector from an automotive brake line into the cut off end of the bike's brake line with a hose clamp tightened round it.
It kinda worked, too.
The brake worked way better after I replaced the "fix" with a new brake line.

 

[weekendrider]

Fred I've had several lines for motorcyles built at hydraulic shops.

I have repaired several lines on cars and trucks by splicing a new piece of line in.

None have failed to work from the get go. And in the case of two still here they are still working.

But then I don't try to hold high pressure with a worm gear clamp.
Not on hydraulic lines, brake lines or even a pressure washer.

 

[XSLeo]

As 5twins mentioned if you are using the stock front brake lever and rear brake set up you should be able to use stock type switches. Run power to both switches, stock is a brown wire, From both switches to the brake light, stock uses yellow.
Leo

 

[fredintoon]

Fred I've had several lines for motorcyles built at hydraulic shops.
I have repaired several lines on cars and trucks by splicing a new piece of line in.
None have failed to work from the get go. And in the case of two still here they are still working.
But then I don't try to hold high pressure with a worm gear clamp.
Not on hydraulic lines, brake lines or even a pressure washer.

Hi WER,
hydraulics shops have all the equipment and skills to do a proper job.
And from what you say, so do you.
But the OP asked if he could crop his too-long hose to the correct length and DIY a replacement banjo fitting onto the hose's open end.
Perhaps he could. More likely he couldn't. Best he go buy a new one.

 

[MrBultaco]

jsmith...If you want to replace your brake lines with s.s braided lines, go to J & P Cycles for different length of cables and Bike Bandit for all sorts of Goodridge banjos. It took a few tries on the banjo ends, but they're fairly inexpensive..(~$10) and the pre made line is ~$25.

 

[jsmith1107]

Thanks everyone for the input.

 

[jsmith1107]

Good news---Shaun from Slingshot Cycles told me to send it back to him and he would make it how I want it!