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posted January 04, 2010 06:43 AM
Buying a set of Spiegler brake lines(Front & Back), question about possible clutch line
Spiegler has an option to get all 3 applications(front, back, and clutch) for an extra $70 over just a front and rear set of brake lines. Has anyone installed/replaced the clutch lines? What's the advantage? Was it worth it?
  
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makenna
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posted January 04, 2010 06:54 AM
First thing I would do is contact Andrew at Sport Bike Track Gear and he will may be able to give you a better price (andrew@sportbiketrackgear.com).
Replacing the clutch line is no real advantage other than it is recommended to replace your OEM (rubber) lines after four years. That and it completes the set and looks better. You can also get the colored banjo bolts to match your fitting choice. I believe they are also still giving you a free brake fluid and brake cleaner with your purchase.
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SteveWFL
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posted January 04, 2010 07:09 AM
I always replace front/back brake lines, never kept a bike long enough to replace clutch.
Brake lines I replace immediately for the sake of improved performance. I can't figure out any value in replacing the clutch line? spiegler is the one I always go with too.
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posted January 04, 2010 07:27 AM
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First thing I would do is contact Andrew at Sport Bike Track Gear and he will may be able to give you a better price (andrew@sportbiketrackgear.com).
Replacing the clutch line is no real advantage other than it is recommended to replace your OEM (rubber) lines after four years. That and it completes the set and looks better. You can also get the colored banjo bolts to match your fitting choice. I believe they are also still giving you a free brake fluid and brake cleaner with your purchase.
+1. I'd have to agree here. I've replaced my clutch line the last 3 sport bikes I've owned to complete the set. I could not discern any real difference (performance wise) in the change. If you look at most modern sportbikes, you will notice a large amount of the clutch line is solid line thus, room for improvement in feel, (less line expansion) is less possible. Another possible reason for change might be braided stainless would offer a little more line protection (damage control) in the event of a crash.
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masszx14
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posted January 04, 2010 07:53 AM
I replaced the clutch line too, nothing is half- assed on my 14!
Advantages? Only getting rid of the cheapo oem stuff which is always a good thing to do.
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posted January 04, 2010 08:46 AM
Thanks fellas for your responces, since I plan on keeping my 14 I will get the complete set.
Steve- I agree, after I've researched the reviews of all the lines available, Spiegler seems to be top notch!
Makenna-I will reach out for the email submitted, right now I can get a complete set for $220, I hope he can beat that!!
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posted January 04, 2010 10:59 AM
A set of russell lines will be almost a 100 bucks cheaper if you don't want the pretty colors. I just finished mine last night and noticed you can't see the fronts really.
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posted January 04, 2010 02:13 PM
Good luck with the banjos
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Thanks fellas for your responces, since I plan on keeping my 14 I will get the complete set.
Steve- I agree, after I've researched the reviews of all the lines available, Spiegler seems to be top notch!
Makenna-I will reach out for the email submitted, right now I can get a complete set for $220, I hope he can beat that!!
I have the whole set on my bike and I can't tell any difference on the clutch. I was really displeased with the banjo set up. It was next to impossible to get them to twist to the right angles even with the cheap plastic tools Spiegler supplied.
Please post your installation results.
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SteveWFL
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posted January 04, 2010 02:24 PM
my spieglers lined up the first time, I haven't had to use the plastic bar
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masszx14
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posted January 04, 2010 03:13 PM
Spiegler makes top notch lines!
I hear people compain about the bolts and how hard they are to adjust
but I've had them on 3 bikes with zero installation problems.
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posted January 04, 2010 06:47 PM
Superman I also bought the full set from Speigler including clutch line. Just remeber to ask them to add a couple inches to your upper front brake line especially if you have risers. I only have 3/4 inch risers and the upper line was a bitch to make fit since that upper line is so short and alot less flexible than the stock rubber crap.
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Superman T
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posted January 04, 2010 07:31 PM
Thanks for the heads up everyone. I will post pics of that & my Escort Solo 2 I installed a while ago...
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posted January 04, 2010 08:25 PM
I replaced the clutch line. Couldnt tell you any advantages, i just wanted them all to match.
i even got the blue colored bolts too for all the lines
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posted January 05, 2010 05:33 AM
petal feel difference
The brake lines made a huge difference in petal feel once I got the lines really bleed with the mighty vac,seems like it would make some clutch feel improvement too. I am going to change the clutch line reguardless,because I am anal as hell.
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