Comments on: Installing Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Lines on an SV650

By: Mike S

Mike S — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:35:57 +0000

Yup, referring to the bolt that would connect the brake line on the master cylinder end, below the rear master cylinder. I do need to tighten up some slack in the chain, so the rear wheel coming off won’t be an issue.

I did notice on the way to work this morning that my speeds and gear/tach seemed off. I routed the speedo line and zip tied it with some slack like I found it thanks to your pics, but I hope I didn’t do something else to it. Will need to investigate more.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:30:25 +0000

I assume you're referring to the bolt that holds the rear brake line immediately below the rear master cylinder. I did not use a torque wrench on the bolt, just a regular combination (i.e. box end) wrench. The torque on the OEM rear brake line bolt is 16.5 ft-lbs and the torque for the Galfer brake line bolt is 15 ft-lbs -- both of which mean not very much. When in doubt, ask someone who knows what they're doing to show you how to approximate that by hand. Or, remove the rear wheel and use the torque wrench. (Edited to clarify correct torque values.)

By: Mike S

Mike S — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:38:53 +0000

Thanks for the article, I mostly upgraded mine today, but had to abort on the rear. I couldn’t get any leverage with a wrench, much less a socket in the rear. Even if I got it off, there was no way my torque wrench would fit. How did you get to the rear bolt? Remove the right rearset?

The fronts are great, though.

By: irondad

irondad — Sun, 09 May 2010 20:34:43 +0000

aargh! Why don’t the fingers and eyes look at the same key on the board? I meant to type “continue”. So now my correction totally destroys the cryptic nature of my comment!

By: irondad

irondad — Sun, 09 May 2010 20:32:55 +0000

You continur to impress me with your proficiency and self-sufficiency.

By: Dean W

Dean W — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:39:14 +0000

As far as 10 feet? I’ve got my hand on the brakes as soon as I take it off the side/center/work stand…

That stock fitting at the right caliper is “special”. I think that’s my new word for “cost engineered”…

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 04 May 2010 20:04:09 +0000

@Metralla: Thanks. At this point, I have no plans for a handlebar change.

By: Metralla

Metralla — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:23:41 +0000

Great post, as usual
Upgrading the brakes is in my SV-to-do-list.
Semi-unrelated question: Do you plan to change the handlebar?
Thx

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:01:18 +0000

@David: It's a common upgrade for SV650 owners, probably because it's fairly cheap (< $150) and the benefits are immediately noticeable. The stock lines on the SV are Suzuki's way of meeting a price point; low end bikes from premium brands (BMW, Triumph, Ducati) come with stainless lines standard. @soth: *drool* Brembo... *drool* @Mike P.: Pics or it didn't happen! :) I know you've been wanting a one for a long time now, so yay for your new bike! @John G: Ooh, nice stuff. Let me know what you think of those new pads once you get them bedded in. I chose to upgrade the lines at the same time as the brake fluid flush.

By: John G

John G — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:51:30 +0000

I just got new EBC HH pads, and flushed front and back lines with Motul RBF 600. I had the bike up in the air to get new tires (Michelin Pure Power) and I took the opportunity to do some brake work.

Now I’m regretting I didn’t just wait a few more days and get some of these lines shipped Maybe I’ll do this at my next flush. Manual says 2 years, but I think I’ll do it every year.

Looks great!