How much is a bit of plastic hose worth...?

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How much is a bit of plastic hose worth...?

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Put a HRC tag on it and its quite a lot... :-)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HRC-BRAKE-KIT-FI ... dZViewItem" target="_blank" target="_blank
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Well you know those rear brake reservoirs really are quite heavy. Think of the weight savings...

So you've ordered one for the 7 no doubt?
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Glen wrote:Well you know those rear brake reservoirs really are quite heavy. Think of the weight savings...

So you've ordered one for the 7 no doubt?

I got 2.... one front the front as well...

weight saving is much better than brakes you know..



BTW, he's selling actual Brembo mini reservoirs, with cap and internal rubber for $25... but $30 for a plastic hose.???
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its worth so much, because its his second hand bong hose...

if you melt it down you can te high off the fumes...

worth its weight in gold :lol:
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Wattie wrote:its worth so much, because its his second hand bong hose...

if you melt it down you can te high off the fumes...

worth its weight in gold :lol:
in that case, i have an Orchy bottle you can put with the hose....... $100 and its yours :D
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I think you've got it all wrong - the hose is worth bugger all...

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MadKaw wrote:Put a HRC tag on it and its quite a lot... :-)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HRC-BRAKE-KIT-FI ... dZViewItem" target="_blank" target="_blank
hahaha im pretty sure greeny made his (or bought it) for $3... he has the same on his fighter....
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Be worth it to put on a 10 but !
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Post by greeny »

The reason it is pricey is the hose, or rather the construction of the hose.

Normal clear tubing will not withstand having brake fluid in it. The hose will go from being nice and clear to cloudy and shit looking.
Places like Extreme Creations in Sydney sell the non-hydroscopic hose for about $3.50 an inch, so when you add up you need about 6 to 7 inches plus a hose clamp and a bumg for the top this kit at $30 is good value. That why i bought one of these off ebay. Its been on the bike for over 18 Months no dramas.

Just leave a gap at the top between the fluid and the cap as the fluid level will move up slightly when the pedal is presses.
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If you say so..... :D

But a quick google says its still a rip..

http://www.yoyodyneti.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=3013" target="_blank" target="_blank
6mm Clear Tubing For Brake Fluid - Brembo Size
$8.00
(8 inches)
8mm Clear Tubing For Brake Fluid
$8.00
(8 inches)

or
http://www.extremebikescustoms.com/MOTO ... LIPERS.htm" target="_blank" target="_blank
Fluid Hose
Clear 6mm Brake Fluid Hose
8 inch hose in 6mm I.D. for Brembo master cylinders (to Brembo remote fluid reservoirs). Proper non-sweating material.
$10.95
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