Re: [Fwd: RT Linked Brakes]

["James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Don't hold back, Greg. You should feel free to express your opinions. <g>

BTW, how many problems does it take to make a myriad?

Jim
microdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
'99 R1100RT '99 F650 '98 R1200C '88 R100GS '78 R80/7
BMW MOA, RA, ABC, NFO #3

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg" <gregpt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>


> > The link brakes were develppoed to address a situation.
> > As a whole, they improve braking quite a bit.
> > But they're not perfect in all situations.
> > So what would you replace them with?
> >
> >
> > Bruno
>
>
> i really like the idea of having a right lever doing the front braking and
a
> right pedal operating the rear brake, seperately.  i have no idea what
> situation they were trying to address, 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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