Galfer Stainless Kit - Installed and reviewed
I was really excited when Beast over at KF gave me permission to repost this info about his stainless brake line upgrade. I have been waiting to do this for a while now — just waiting for atleast one guinea pig to make sure the kit has no issues… 
Originally posted about here I’m really surprised it took almost a month for someone to finally install and put some pictures up. But never the less, Beast gave the kit an as expected awesome review.
First off, if you’re not familiar with the benefits of this upgrade, please read the link below:
LinkMy personal review of the upgrade is that these are must-have. Next to the Dynojet carb kit (install + tune), this is probably the best thing I’ve done to the bike. The brake levers (both front and rear) are incredibly firm and responsive now. It feels like I’m gripping the rotors with my own hands.
If you can’t already tell, I’m having a tough time trying to put to words exactly how much better the brakes “feel” haha.
This is really exciting news considering that spongy Brakes on the 250 are one of the biggest complaints you hear from the peanut gallery. In fact I’m so excited — I’m trying to get my hands on 2 sets now… You know.. perhaps for a 2Fiddy 4th o’ July giveaway…
galfer_stainless_brake_lines_3.jpg
Part Numbers:
Front Line: FK003D674F
Rear Line: FK003D674R
Jasen Said,
June 26, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
It’s always nice when someone else is the guinea pig.
Glad to see this worked out…it really would be worth installing this.
I would def consider buying this kit…
…but it would feel even better to win it in a giveaway!…
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DJAZ Said,
June 27, 2008 @ 2:45 am
Would love these and the rear sets to finish perfecting the little screamer. I was just thinking today, “these breaks are a little too spongy from speed, I wonder if Pads or lines would tighten them up?” and then I open up 2fiddy and voila…..
By the by, that DynoJet kit is so awesome when paired with the AreaP 18″ . Picked it up today and it was a different bike. A much faster easier riding missile to be exact. And the sound is incredible. Just jaw droppingly good. I didn’t do the sprocket yet though.
Please keep up the recommendations. This site rocks!
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Terry Said,
June 27, 2008 @ 7:13 am
I need to start modding my bike -
Now where to find the money.
I’m all for a giveaway -
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Bryan Thornhill Said,
June 27, 2008 @ 2:15 pm
I have to say this is a great, niche site. 2fiddy you do a great job of updating the site and keeping it fresh with new material. I commend you on this. One thing that caught my attention right off when I first stumbled across your site was your original post about the steel braided brake lines. It was funny because a week prior to your original post I was talking with a friend who was thinking about purchasing a 250R where I was telling him about some hot tips/mods to help the little bike perform better. One of my first tips that I mentioned to him was the brake line thing where I had it done on a previously owned Suzuki SVS 650 and a YZ 250F motocross bike where it was well worth it. I did the modifications myself and it was pretty straight forward. Hence I am not a certified motorcycle mechanic but I do know my way around for smaller repair issues and maintenance. I plan on doing the front brake for sure on the 250R once I get my hands on a brake bleeding system. Last time I did this, I used the motorcycle dealership’s brake bleeding tools where I worked as a salesman. The one issue that you need to pay special attention to when you do this job yourself is to make sure that you get all the added air out of the lines. If you don’t get rid off all the air bubbles that collect in the line you will not see all the full benefits of the swap. Also I came across a ZX-10 at my local dealership where the owner/shop employee had this really trick licenses plate holder with micro LED blinkers setup that I had not been aware of. One of the big distributors sells it like Tucker Rocky or Part Unlimited but I will take a picture of it and send it to you when I get the chance. It is really clean and very professional looking. If I can afford it, it will definitely be something that I will want to add to my machine.
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Bryan Thornhill Said,
June 27, 2008 @ 11:13 pm
DJAZ, do you really like the 18 inch quiet core exhaust compared to the louder 12 incher? Is the 18 inch quiet core louder then the stock exhaust and by how much? I’ve been thinking which exhaust I’d like to go with from Area P where I just can’t make up my mind. The older I get, the less I really want a loud exhaust but I do want to hear some rumble as I accelerate.
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DJAZ Said,
June 28, 2008 @ 2:15 am
Bryan,
I love the 18′ AreaP. and let’s stop calling it quiet, ’cause quiet it surely aint’.
About 4x louder than stock at idle, with much more “basso profundo” that you say you want. As you reach the upper RPM’s the pipe just roars like…well a racing twin, really. Everyone who hears or rides this bike LOVES this exhaust. However, I do not think it requires earplugs as long as you have a helmet on. The 12′ REQUIRES earplugs up top or else you will slowly go deaf.
One benefit is that you can judge RPM’s more effectively and your throttle contol improves immediately.
The header is almost 2/3’s larger, that a huge drop in back pressure.
I have heard the 12″ in person and it is track only for those of us who respect our fellow man. In my 31 yr old opinion.
I can’t speak technically for the power difference, but provided you get the DynoJet Kit installed, you will see massive gains with the 18″. I didn’t notice much difference from the 12′ but it wasn’t my bike so I can’t be sure. I will say at least 8-10 HP by my calculations of 20mph-70mph accel. improvements.
Only problem would be backfire on over-run, but being more accurate with the throttle solves that and the occassional “pop-snap-boom-rumble-pop-pop” will make every man/boy in earshot go “whoooh…awesome.” Women/girls will slide off their seats. The 12 has the same backfire tendency, albeit with shooting flames when it backfires, something the 6 extra inches of silencer prevents..:on the 18 ;(
I highly recommend this product. In carbon fiber. Video coming soon, I’ll post it here.
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Bryan Thornhill Said,
June 28, 2008 @ 7:18 pm
Thank you DJAZ, that was an excellent response that you gave me and it will definitely help me to make a more informed decision. I will be getting the 18′ version for sure. I was already planning on getting the carbon exhaust as I had a M4 carbon can on my SVS 650 and loved it. A big benefit of the carbon can beside the deeper sound that most people may not be aware of is that it does not get near as hot so if you accidentally brush up against it with your bare leg you won’t usually get that life long burn mark/scar. That’s good info for the ladies that do the passenger thing as they tend to always get off the bike on the right side. Again, thanks for your quick response as I appreciate your info.
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Mike Said,
June 29, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
i have been looking for these everywhere in my area and its seems like most parts for my bike no one has any idea about them i would love to get a hand on a set whats the prices? anyone know
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Mr. 2Fiddy Said,
June 29, 2008 @ 4:10 pm
Mike,
They run about $55/ea for the basic ones.. More for special colors and what not…
I’m still trying to locate some…
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Mike Said,
June 29, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
Yea its wierd. I went to the dealer where i bought my bike and wanted to get some of the simple upgrades for the bike and it was like i was talking in some foreign language. The only part i had absolutly no trouble ordering was the seat cowl. But the Competition Werkes fender eliminator kit my D&D exhaust my sprockets it was like pulling teeth. If i can get my hands on these i will def will be ordering them. I dunno if because im on the east coast that some of these companies have yet to really ship there products out here or if the dealers just dont want to get on the ball and keep some of the “Essentials” per say in stock. If anyone knows of an online store i may be able to order these let me know i would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks
Mike Behrens
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Mike Said,
June 30, 2008 @ 5:57 pm
Hey Celly you get any more info on the Brakes at all?
MB
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Mr. 2Fiddy Said,
June 30, 2008 @ 6:08 pm
Mike,
http://www.cyclebrakes.com/
95$ for the pair!!! Give them a call tell em 2fiddy sent you — They knew exactly what what part numbers and everything…
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Mike Said,
June 30, 2008 @ 7:02 pm
Good Deal… Out of all the sites i have looked at you are the most responsive and quickest i may ad…you definatly know how to run this site for sure…. let me know when you go to get these brakes maybe ill go into a group buy with you
MB
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DJAZ Said,
July 2, 2008 @ 11:52 pm
would be up for the GB also…..
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Nevar Said,
October 28, 2008 @ 9:53 pm
What do people think of these in comparision.
Hel’s brake line kit:
https://sws1.eclipse.net.uk/www.h-e-l.co.uk/oz/kawasaki/
(Click buy on the 250R Ninja line for model info and pricing (AUS))
Plus’s for me:
- Choose colour of connector
- Choose colour of line cover
- ADR approved (To my understanding)
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