Re: [Fwd: RT Linked Brakes]

[Bruno Valeri <bvaleri@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> i really like the idea of having a right lever doing the front
braking and a
> right pedal operating the rear brake, seperately.

That's my preference.

>i have no idea what
> situation they were trying to address,

Fact is, it's not everybody's preference.

So they came up with something that,on the whole, probably
improves safety for a lot of riders. But it's not perfect for all
conditions.

Bruno
Montreal, Canada
CBR 929
http://pages.infinit.net/mcrides

but riding a MC requires some degree
> of skill.  included in that required skill set is learning how
to brake.
> panic braking, trail braking, downhill front braking and
whatever else comes
> along.  trying to 'engineer' a solution for unskilled riders is
a total and
> complete waste of energy.  what results is an overly costly and
complex
> piece of plumbing with no purpose in life.  those engineering
dollars could
> have been well spent solving a myriad of other know problems
with the bmw
> oilheads.  i am sure it comes as no surprise to no one that the
CA H.P.
> refused to accept their replacement MCs with this 'feature'
installed.
>
> gt
> or

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