Although its actually targetted for track-oriented riders who wants to have a fast day at the track but needs a fast way to stop without bursting their hoses, many street-riders here swear by them even for normal commuting. Considering the general car-owner's attitude towards bikers, I would agree with them.
Getting a SS-hose setup is beneficial aesthetically. The main downer, however, is cost. An average, reasonable quality one can cost between SGD$170-200 for a 2-line setup.
Considering I'm still saving and allocating my financial resources, a setup is out of question.
Not until I found this alternative, snipped from a local Toyota RAV4 forum (Lexus RX300 to you continental owners):
http://rav4expedition.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=93
Essentially, using cable ties to secure the rubber hoseline. The cable-ties (lots of them) will act as the steel-braid, preventing the rubber hose from "ballooning" and thus less hydraulic pressure loss during braking. I know of some very good industrial strength cable ties that can be had for cheap.
Of course, this mod alone will score an absolute zero in the aesthetics department. Imagine a brake hoseline with close to a hundred cable ties on it. *shivers*
Something's needed to cover it.
That's where Lizard Skins come in.
A little mod and it can be used as a hose / cable cover for the Ghost:
Time to hunt for cable ties tonight....
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