brake line install

[ri-gixxer]

Is there anyone in RI or near by like Mass, that will be willling to install my Galfer brake lines for me on my gsxr once the weather warms up a bit, of course I will pay you, just don't want to get raped by the dealer, so I figured I will post, and give someone the opportunity to make a little cash, not willing to do this on my own.

[Billy]

ri-gixxer,

It's a really really easy mod to do yourself. Save yourself even more money and try it out. Have you ever flushed the brake fluid on your bike before? If so it's SUPER easy.

"Basic Summary"

1) Drain brake fluid from brake system.
2) Remove banjo bolts from master cylinder, and brake calipers.
3) Install new lines
4) Tighen banjo bolts on master cylinder and brake calipers
5) Fill brake system back up with brake fluid

Here's an article with more detail:
bluepoof bikes - installing stainless steel brake lines

I changed out my brake lines on my old CBR, and that was the first time I ever did it. Took me about 30 mins and I never did that before. As long as you have some common sense, and you're decent with tools it's really an easy mod that an average joe could handle himself.

If you're still not comfortable doing it, I could assist since I do like to go to the Providence Place mall often. As long as you have all the necessary parts, and the instructions that came with the lines it shouldnt be a problem for me. The only thing I forget is what the galfer banjo bolts need to be torqued to on the master cylinder and calipes.

[ri-gixxer]

thanks I will consider your offer, I've never done this before, do I need anything to bleed the system at all?

[bigred875]

no problem, i'm in lincoln(manville). Send me a PM

[Billy]

What I used to use to bleed the system:
Bleeding Motorcycle Brakes - webBikeWorld

It worked great on my old CBR but it doesnt work on the radial brakes on the gixxer for some reason. I know its not me because I've seen other people complain on the gixxer forum that none of the pumps work on the brakes. Everyone had to resort back to the manual way.

Probably not even worth buying one, just do it manually:

1) Loosen up the bleeder valve, then slightly tighten it
2) Squeeze brake lever and hold it with one hand
3) With other hand loosen bleeder until fluid flows out
4) Once the brake lever hits the handle bar, tighten bleeder
5) Release brake lever and wait 10 seconds
Repeat.

[keeena]

It can help to prime the new lines w/ brake fluid from a plastic syringe; not usually necessary, but I've had an air lock(?) before and I tried this after reading the hint. It minimizes initial air in the system.

Prime the M/C (helps to have a bleeder on the MC banjo bolt).

RI-Gixxer - Its not a difficult thing to do, if you can wrench a bit you should be able to figure it out. But it never hurts to have someone to help walk you thru the steps for the first time. I'm in central MA boondocks, but if you're riding out here I'd be happy to help. I'm installing some new lines in a couple weeks once my TL is back together.

[ri-gixxer]

Keena thanks I will let you know, if I haven't done them yet by that time.