Just curious is the front wheel/brake a bolt on swap? Does this give
any better braking. Also how about the forks/triple tree, is this a
straight swap?
Just curious is the front wheel/brake a bolt on swap? Does this give any better braking. Also how about the forks/triple tree, is this a straight swap? Thanks,...
AD, Actually the CB160 brake is better than a stock CB350, both are 180mm brakes...the stock 175 brake is 170mm I think. I know a well setup 160 will stop...
Cool, I guess the problem is CB350 brakes are common as muck, and the only 160 brake I've found looks like it's been in a lake for 10yrs.. ;) I'll keep...
Johnny B.'s real job is working in a bar . . . hehe. ... Scott Vile The Ascensius Press PO Box 779 46 Bristol Road South Freeport, ME 04078-0779 207-865-0360 ...
The CB160 brakes are pretty common on Ebay. I have at least one here, maybe more. Probably worth your time to find one when compared to a 350 brake. The 160...
So quit hoarding them and help a brother out.... Cheers, A.D. ... here, ... a ... the ... you ... very ... upgrade ... and ... thought if ... to ... owe...
Of course I have a really killer CB450 drum sitting around too. Needs to be turned to see if the liner is good, has some good size pits in the liner...might...
I found a spare CB160 brake, pretty nice condition. $50 as is. $100 with all the vent/lightening machining done...holes in hub, backing plate, spoke flange. ...
A.D., I've got shoes too. I'll see if I can fit this drum in my lathe...if it needs turning...and I'll arc the shoes if I can turn the drum. Figure another $50...
A.D., If you are still interested in a brake, the CB160 brake is all done up. Pics here: http://www.jrbranson.com/showandtell-2.htm Not quite that shiny in...
jb, i'll tak ethe brake if ad does not. s ... Scott Vile The Ascensius Press PO Box 779 46 Bristol Road South Freeport, ME 04078-0779 207-865-0360 Fax...
Hey, sorry I haven't checked this site in awile.. Of course I want the brake!! And yes I'll probably need a bigger one SOON!! I am really just doing this bike...
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