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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 89677" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>I cannot say that I am surprised at the discussion. I am perfectly happy to know that the Vincent front brake system is superior to the twin cable system, which I have always used. I wonder about those who use the two cable system (including all the major motorcycle manufacturers) that chose to do so when a far superior system was available. Having said that I don't understand why the Vincent brakes are so mediocre. I know we have discussed all the individual component problems, but I am not sure why the entire system works so poorly that there are owners using the twin cable system with braking performance that seems to match the stock brake system empirically.</p><p></p><p>I do find it interesting that so many decades later there is so little common understanding about cable pull brakes!</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 89677, member: 1177"] I cannot say that I am surprised at the discussion. I am perfectly happy to know that the Vincent front brake system is superior to the twin cable system, which I have always used. I wonder about those who use the two cable system (including all the major motorcycle manufacturers) that chose to do so when a far superior system was available. Having said that I don't understand why the Vincent brakes are so mediocre. I know we have discussed all the individual component problems, but I am not sure why the entire system works so poorly that there are owners using the twin cable system with braking performance that seems to match the stock brake system empirically. I do find it interesting that so many decades later there is so little common understanding about cable pull brakes! David [/QUOTE]
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