rear brake conversion

[Kevin Werner]

I have always considered shortening the rear brake arm 1/2"- 1". The brake is plenty powerful, my ham footed braking would be more controlled. Disc brakes in back are there to save weight. A backing plate, shoes, drum and large diameter hub weigh much more than a small drive hub, rotor and caliper. What races on Sunday sells on Monday.
My Motorcycle endorsement has been on my driver's license since April, 1976.

 

[46th Georgia]

First bike was in '68... so 55yrs

Wow! That was before brakes, right?

 

[Jim]

Nah, we had brakes... and a flintlock ignition system. Was a definite improvement when points and condenser came along...

 

[46th Georgia]

Nah, we had brakes... and a flintlock ignition system. Was a definite improvement when points and condenser came along...

At least it wasn't matchlock!