My .02 on brake lines:
IMHO the lines that offer the least amount of fluid compression and firmest lever are produced by Galfer. They offer both a single & dual line assembly. They swage the banjo adpater directly to the hose and are very compact. The single line from the MC uses a tee under the bottom tree which requires 3-additional connection pts that could be a source of a leak. I have that hose assembly:http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=51293 ... they use stainless steel mat'l as a standard for the fittings!
Spiegler brake lines are very similar to the Galfer swagged construction. I don't believe they have a 3-line set-up!
The Yamaha aftermarket braided SS lines are made by Russell and will bolt on exactly like the stock lines. If i'm not mistaken, you can buy them from Phats at a much better price then from Yamaha. They are compact and a totally swaged assembly including the mounting tee under the headlamp.
Barnett doesn't make brake hoses [:0] they are made by Goodridge and are only available as a dual line for the frt. From what i have observed, their hose assembly is swaged w/female connectors and the appropriate male hex banjo adapter is attached which makes for a larger heavier end IMO and another place to leak. No question that they sure do look sharp in chrome [
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