Braided Steel Brake Hoses on 650GS/650GS Dakar
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Simon Eassom
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Jon:
New 650GSs have a braided front hose anyway (those built/bought in the last year). So, why not buy the genuine BMW part? I'm going to do the same for Lisa's bike at her 6000 mile service this spring when I change the brake fluid.
From my experience of riding the 650, I don't think the rear needs a braided house. Rear wheel braking on the 650 is much stronger than on the 1150. It really needs a braided hose on the front, but personally I wouldn't bother with the rear.
Simon
New 650GSs have a braided front hose anyway (those built/bought in the last year). So, why not buy the genuine BMW part? I'm going to do the same for Lisa's bike at her 6000 mile service this spring when I change the brake fluid.
From my experience of riding the 650, I don't think the rear needs a braided house. Rear wheel braking on the 650 is much stronger than on the 1150. It really needs a braided hose on the front, but personally I wouldn't bother with the rear.
Simon
I didn't know BMW did them..........that's why I quoted HEL below.
And apparently neither did Park West BMW when I 'phoned them
He's quoted me £31.60 for the front hose, but the parts system doesn't tell him if it's braided or not. Is this what you're paying?
"Oooh, we may not be allowed to sell it at the moment sir."
'Squeeze me? Aren't they in business to make money?
Which dealer are you using, so I can let Park west know, so they can contact them if need be.
The bike will have bar raisers soon - Would that cause an issue?
Cheers for the info
Jon
And apparently neither did Park West BMW when I 'phoned them
He's quoted me £31.60 for the front hose, but the parts system doesn't tell him if it's braided or not. Is this what you're paying?
"Oooh, we may not be allowed to sell it at the moment sir."
'Squeeze me? Aren't they in business to make money?
Which dealer are you using, so I can let Park west know, so they can contact them if need be.
The bike will have bar raisers soon - Would that cause an issue?
Cheers for the info
Jon
Simon Eassom
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Depends on your height of bar risers. Up to 25mm should be OK with a standard hose although it'll be a bit tight on full lock. I'll check out the situation on the availability of BMW braided hoses and let you know.
Simon Eassom
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Jon:
It appears I've misled you. BMW do a braided front hose for the F650CS Scarver and for the F650GS models with ABS, but not for the standard non-ABS model. Doh!
The standard rubber hose is £30+ as you've been quoted. I've just bought a plain black-covered braided steel front hose from HEL for under £30 including the VAT. Fitting it this week.
If you order from HEL and want a longer hose to to accomodate your bar risers, then add 5mm to the height of your risers and tell Steve at HEL to add that total length to the length of the standard hose.
It appears I've misled you. BMW do a braided front hose for the F650CS Scarver and for the F650GS models with ABS, but not for the standard non-ABS model. Doh!
The standard rubber hose is £30+ as you've been quoted. I've just bought a plain black-covered braided steel front hose from HEL for under £30 including the VAT. Fitting it this week.
If you order from HEL and want a longer hose to to accomodate your bar risers, then add 5mm to the height of your risers and tell Steve at HEL to add that total length to the length of the standard hose.
:Simon Eassom
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OK, phone Peak Performance and speak to Steve on 01392 255000.
BTW I've bought a Techlusion Chip to fit to the 650 this Thursday as well. I'll let you know the results in case you're tempted.
Simon
BTW I've bought a Techlusion Chip to fit to the 650 this Thursday as well. I'll let you know the results in case you're tempted.
Simon
What's that old expression?
Ah yes! "Brakes: the worst enemy of speed!"
Greg
Ah yes! "Brakes: the worst enemy of speed!"
Greg
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