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Probably good that I don't use the rear brake (Read 454 times)
Armen
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Probably good that I don't use the rear brake
12/22/16 at 18:13:41
Have to finish tidying up the windows...
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Re: Probably good that I don't use the rear brake
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12/22/16 at 18:14:45
And the brake shoe diet....
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12/22/16 at 18:19:57
those holes are too small... said Goldilocks.
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12/22/16 at 19:06:37
I like that drum a lot. Looks really cool! How much weight do you think you've saved by boring holes in everything?
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12/22/16 at 20:50:14
I thought about gutting the rear brake. Don't really use it after installing Shawn's setup. But I changed my mind thought it would look weird without it !
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12/22/16 at 21:47:07
A lot of time on your hands ? A modification for nothing that will improve anything. In a panic stop, the rear brake is not your friend.
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12/23/16 at 02:52:38
Honestly, not much weight at all. I left the ribbed areas alone, and just cut out the thin stuff in between. Didn't weigh the part beforehand.
It was more in keeping with the spirit of the whole project.
As far as too much time, eh, there are a lot worse ways to spend your time.
A big single has lots of engine braking, and I'm always cautious of using the rear brake. I don't use the back brake very much. Stopped on a hill, going down a steep hill with bad traction conditions, and such like that.
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12/23/16 at 03:26:54
It's one way of getting rid of that pesky brake dust! But this door swings both ways, I don't suggest anyone follow you down this road.
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12/23/16 at 03:59:52
batman wrote
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It's one way of getting rid of that pesky brake dust! But this door swings both ways, I don't suggest anyone follow you down this road.
Agreed . Brake dust out, road dust/ mud/water in. And there are plenty of situation where the back brake is beneficial. Granted, it does not really work all that well, a disc would be sooo much better.
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12/23/16 at 06:39:01
Hotrod, Please don't make fun of my friend Armen, he can't help himself.
He was a Swiss cheese loving mouse in a former life !
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12/23/16 at 07:35:29
Reminds me of the original Toyota Tundra commercial, "Have we gone too far? Or not far enough?" Ha, ha, ha.....
For those of you talking of getting rid of the rear brake completely, get you head examined! My road racing friend lost a buddy when his rear brake failed. While it's true you get most of your braking power from the front, the rear brake is critical for control. Especially in an emergency situation.
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12/23/16 at 08:34:53
My head has been examined and they found nothing!
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12/23/16 at 08:57:26
Ruttly ,has Armen been in your head?
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12/23/16 at 09:24:15
I am in total agreement with Ruttly.
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12/23/16 at 09:32:33
I kind of like the drilled look. It reminds me of the old hot rods and drag racing. As long as Armen doesn't start eyeing the gas tank with that drill, I say go for it.
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