Goodridge - Will it fit?

Norton500 · Post by **Norton500** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:35 pm

Saw these on ebay--->http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... Track=true

Anyone know whether they'll fit a bike with handlebar risers? (mine are GB Moto - approx 19mm higher)

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:07 pm

Do you still have stock lines on already?

If so, they should fit.

19mm isn't so much. I had to fit VFR lines to reach my +30mm VFR bars.

markg · Post by **markg** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:22 pm

These are the same as I fitted on mine last weekend(same seller too!), i've got standard clip ons but I don't think you will have any probs with an extra 19MM infact it may make the routing a bit easier.
I took Storming Bens advice and cut the locating tab off the front master cylinder attachment to allow the hoses to route down from the master cylinder a bit better

Norton500 · Post by **Norton500** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:59 pm

Yep, I do have the stock lines on already. These are best described as 'taut'.

Thanks for the vote of confidence guys. Didn't want to buy something, get it all out and find it doesn't fit (again).

MarkG: Besides the routing (I saw Ben's answer to your post), any tips in fitting them?

markg · Post by **markg** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:47 pm

I think most of the answer is with the thread where Stormin' Ben offers advice.
I cut the locating lug off the master cylinder so that the hoses routed downwards and forwards easily because with the locating lug in place the hoses routed upwards and forwards and fouled on the clocks/fairing at full lock. I think the problem is caused by having 2 hoses instead of one. Maybe this won't be an issue with raised bars? It is possible to cut this locating lug off with a junior hacksaw with the master cylinder still fitted but obviously try to block the master cylinder port to prevent fileings going in there(sucking eggs sorry!)
Apart from that I just routed the hoses the same as the stock ones and p/clipped the hoses at the original positions on the yoke(only 2 are supplied for the caliper end but I had some spares) Maybe the original brackets and rubbers from the oe hoses could be used/modified?
Only job then is bleeding...which took a long time without any special kit, but back filling from the calipers with a syringe does help to remove air quicker.

The back one took about 15 mins to fit and bleed!

Norton500 · Post by **Norton500** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:20 pm

Thanks for the info chaps. I did email 'WezMoto' and said I'd got handlebar risers. He said order 'em up, let him know in the comments box of paypal what I wanted and they'd make them an extra 25mm longer. Bargain!!

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:06 pm

markg wrote: Only job then is bleeding...which took a long time without any special kit, but back filling from the calipers with a syringe does help to remove air quicker.

Then you obviously missed an earlier post I did WRT this exact problem

Basically, BEFORE you remove the lines you take off the calipers and brake pads.
Then carefully pump the lever and the pistons will come out -NB use an old pad or 2 in the middle to stop them coming out all the way
You now have 2 calipers chock full of brake fluid
Now remove the old lines and fit the new ones and remove the top from the brake resevoir
Once done, gently push the pistons back in and all the fluid is pushed UP the brake lines taking the air with it
Hey presto, solid brakes straight away and no bleeding required

Finally you need to top up the resevoir and replace the cap

Norton500 · Post by **Norton500** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:12 pm

Nice one Ben. That makes sense.

I was looking at your posts regarding brake pads. I've managed to find Carbone Lorriane A3+'s at Busters (interestingly they allude to the fact that the A3's are the normal road/touring and the SBK-3/-5's are the supersport?) but can't find the Bendix anywhere.

Any ideas?

Post by **kevg** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:42 am

i got bendix pads off ebay last year, really like them, not seen them on recently though.
i had the SBK3's on a previous bike and didn't like them, they took a while to warm up and start working, so if your sat on the motorway for any length of time and need to stop in a hurry there is an butt clenching split second when nothing happens, the bendix pads seem to bite straight away and feel good all the time.

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:48 am

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ ... F122&app=Y

TBH I would find it hard to differentiate between the Bendix and the Carbone Lorraine A3's
Cant stress enough the A3 bit as Kev said, the SBK3's are terrible on the road
Absolutely amazing on the track mind -they feel not unlike carbon brakes