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my take on ss lines: FZ9-Brake lines ? thetenerist
I'll be sticking to stock pads.OK, on some bikes I have waited a couple of years to upgrade the lines, but I have amazing feel on my Honda brakes and they are not even radial calipers, so I wanted every ounce of improvement on the front brake of the FZ. I brake hard enough to lift the back tire going in deep to set up a turn. EBC HH sintered pads waiting to be put on as I type.
Ditto! On two wheels, consistent and predictable performance is paramount. While it's true the rider will adapt over time, wouldn't you rather maintain your bikes' performance over the long haul? My brother has an all original (less cam chain) 1982 XJ750J. I've had the distinction of driving it on several occasions throughout the years. I have no words for how the brakes on that machine have changed, even within the first few years. Currently, even thou they don't leak and the lines are not cracked, I would consider them unsafe...thankfully the bike has been parked pending restoration. It may be a little (ok, a lot) early per the maintenance schedule, but prevention is never a bad thing. Just my thoughts...... I change them because the stock ones will deteriorate over time with out really being noticed.
Yes it's a bit early, but I will have to do it sooner or later. Besides, $100 for a full set of front lines is not expensive, and winter here is long, and I'm not missing any riding time...