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running no front brake

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by tuba6869, Sep 17, 2012.

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    tuba6869 Member

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    when you guys chop your bikes do you guys run the front brakes or go without it?
     
    tuba6869, Sep 17, 2012
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    it depends on if you plan to ride the bike or is it just a show bike?

    Front brakes are 70%~90% of your stopping power; the harder you stop the more work the front does.

    If you plan to ride the bike, run front brakes.
     
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    yeah defintaly alot of stopping power there, if decide to go that route are there any companies that make inexpensive brake reserviors?
     
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    The only inexpensive ones would probably be made in China. Might be good, might not.
     
    Orange-n-Black, Sep 17, 2012
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    ehh dont need any china junk, probably just reuse the one thats on it
     
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    when i bought my bike, the PO had shaved the reservoir, lever, and perch off of the controls. I rode it a couple of days with no front brakes and the stopping distance was staggering. Like bigfitz said, if you plan on riding the bike on a regular basis, keep the front brakes!
     
    volunteer865, Sep 19, 2012
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    How about if you plan on riding the bike, PERIOD.

    Anything else is simply irresponsible and suicidal.
     
    bigfitz52, Sep 19, 2012
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    Would you run only rear brakes on your car? Exactly.
     
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