Charge for installation of SS brake lines

[sliick2]

Friends, I plan on getting SS brake lines in the future for my '06a. I have asked my dealer how much

he would charge to install them.He said that they have never done that job on an FJR & would do it

2 ways. One would be a flat rate of $250. OR they would do it at shop rate & if it took 3 hours or 8

hours it would be what ever. Does any other dealer out there have a handle on which way would be

the most economical ? I've contacted Speigler & they don't have a set for the '06 yet,but will in the near

future. I would guess that this install would be similar to an '05 ABS. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Sliick2

 

[Toecutter]

It's really no different than changing the regular lines, which is normal scheduled maintenance and should be covered in their time book. That aside, in your position, I think I'd take the $250 deal. Myself, I'd install them and learn along the way, then spend $250 on a new farkle!

 

[Warchild]

Believe me, if you're mostly all thumbs or otherwise are unsure of your ability to properly install these lines, take the $250 deal!!!

You may also note that installing the complete SS brake line kit on the 2006 model will be just a touch more involved than before, as you now also have the Linked Brake System on this bike. Which is not a big screaming deal; it's literally one or to additional lines to install, IIRC

 

[Fabone]

If a dealer would do it for $250 I'd be surprised and I'd get it in writing. If I were you, I'd ride to Spiegler, have them make the lines and install them. They may need a donor bike for the new lines. Hell, for $250 I'll install the lines!

 

[twowheelnut]

Coming from a mechanical novice when it comes to wrenching bikes: It took me 3 hours to change the lines, pads and fluids - my first ever attempt at brakes of any kind (save my old Raleigh Record!). My dealer's rate is $80/hour. A skilled mechanic will prolly take half the time I did. You can do the math...