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Lord of the Rings
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
Posts: 5,815
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New brake and clutch lines
I just want to express my appreciation and recommendation for OHA Motorsport.
I just received the clutch line which when fitted will complete the whole set of Hel clutch and brake lines on my Monster. I like the Hel lines as you can order exactly what you want, they are all made to order anyway. They come with the correct stainless banjo bolts and copper washers. They are stainless throughout and you can chose from a selection of sheathing colours including clear. I find the most economical way to buy single lines is via this link. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEL-Perfo...4383.l4275.c10 Dual lines like the front brake can ordered by contacting OHA Motorsport and you save a bit on postage ect. The great thing about the way the banjo eyes are swaged on is that you can gently swivel them with a bit of force and they don't leak, they are designed to do this. OHA Motorsport is based in NI and if you phone them you get an extremely helpful gentleman with a beautiful soft and reassuring Irish accent.. Lovely. Unfortunately next day delivery from NI has been scuppered by incompetence and ignorance on a monumental scale.. You know what I'm talking about! I'd like to see a good business supported despite the fiasco!.. It only takes an extra couple of days. ![]()
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Transmaniacon MOC
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sutton In Ashfield
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 6,023
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Unfortunately for us Gary I think this is the start of things as we will soon find, compared to the bigger longterm picture of buying European motocycle parts and importing them to the UK.
I notice that a lot of European suppliers from places like Germany and France are now including a 20% VAT tax in the price. ![]()
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Lord of the Rings
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
Posts: 5,815
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Yes Darren, It's a complete sh!tshow, but not a subject I really want to engage in on here at all. I think it will get a better when people start to get over themselves and find ways round.
At least NI is only a slight postal delay, which I'm sure will be smoother sooner rather than later... How fast do you need good quality brake lines FFS?
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southampton
Bike: M1100evo
Posts: 2,465
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Thanks for posting this, Mr G. It's great when you find a good product and a good supplier. I like the sound of those banjos - a bit of adjustability would be a boon for achieving a perfect fit.
I'll bookmark this for future reference. |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southampton
Bike: M1100evo
Posts: 2,465
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For example, look at Carpimoto. They're based in, and ship from, Italy and sell worldwide. Before Brexit, an item would have cost the same whether it was to be sent to the UK or any other EU country. But now, a single Brembo disc for my Evo is quoted at €130.74 whereas for Italy the price is €159.50 a difference of 22%, (which is the VAT rate in Italy). ![]() Yes, you'll have to pay UK VAT, (probably to those friendly people at Royal Mail), and maybe import duties too, but you're not going to pay two lots of VAT. Incidentally, if you buy via an online marketplace, (e.g. eBay, Amazon), and the value of the delivery is under £135, then it's their responsibility to collect and account for the UK VAT, so you pay what you see on the screen and there won't be any additional charges. |
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Transmaniacon MOC
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sutton In Ashfield
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 6,023
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There may be a few exceptions and a few companies playing the game and reducing the price by 20% but for most they will likely just add 20% onto the price.
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: East London
Bike: Multiple Monsters
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Lord of the Rings
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
Posts: 5,815
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There are lots of standard lines listed if you go to the OHA shop on eBay from the link in the OP, which come with the correct fittings for the bike in question. The stainless banjo bolt with bleed nipple for the clutch is a thing of joy. The big question is; will this keep my clutch fluid clear??? BTW, is there an Elephant in the room?.. ![]() ![]()
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Nothing to see here
Join Date: May 2005
Location: brough
Bike: M1100evo
Posts: 1,546
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One of the reasons given for UK VAT increasing from 17.5% to 20% was "enforced harmonisation of VAT rates across the EU"
What are the chances of UK VAT being reduced to 17.5% (or even 15% as it was originally) now we are no longer part of the EU? |
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: East London
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Warminster
Bike: M696
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BTW, thanks for the link Mr. G.
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Nothing to see here
Join Date: May 2005
Location: brough
Bike: M1100evo
Posts: 1,546
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My error. If memory serves, it was presented by the UK government as the reason why the VAT rate had to increase to 20% which is not the same thing as an EU directive
Last edited by bigredduke; 29-01-2021 at 08:51 PM.. Reason: BTW the "enforced" was Daily Mail/Express lingo not a personal view |
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Too much time on my hands member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Shipbourne
Bike: M900
Posts: 1,419
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I used Goodridge hoses, they have an olive between the banjo and the hose so if you get a reasonably good approximation of the angle from the caliper/master cylinder the hose alignment is very easy
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Lord of the Rings
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
Posts: 5,815
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Goodridge have been about a long time and was the go to in the seventies.
I think they're a bit fiddly with lots of bits to order to make a line and the business of cutting the hose nicely and so on. The lines always look quite chunky and the ends look a bit "busy".. Expensive compared to Hel too, which are neat and slim and only a click away.. ![]()
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