Post by almar on Apr 19, 2023 16:51:28 GMT
The front brake on my project Superdream is pretty ineffective.
A previous owner had “upgraded” the bike to twin discs.
So the questions are:-
Are the front brakes normally feeble?
Can anyone suggest what pads the “upgrade” will require?
Since buying the bike I have replaced
Clutch unit, including cable, friction plates and pressure plate.
Rear brake linings.
Cushion drive, front and rear sprockets and chain, after the original crush drive failed causing the chain to come off. Fortunately no consequent damage and no “off” for the rider.
Rectifier.
Full oil and filter change.
Fitted new offside mirror as adjustment screws were too corroded to turn.
Still to do.
Clean and rebuild carburettors.
Fit new rubber carb “connectors” on reassembly, already purchased. (sorry can’t remember the correct name).
it runs well but, although it looked nice cosmetically, it has clearly not been maintained too well mechanically. I still enjoy riding it though.
A previous owner had “upgraded” the bike to twin discs.
So the questions are:-
Are the front brakes normally feeble?
Can anyone suggest what pads the “upgrade” will require?
Since buying the bike I have replaced
Clutch unit, including cable, friction plates and pressure plate.
Rear brake linings.
Cushion drive, front and rear sprockets and chain, after the original crush drive failed causing the chain to come off. Fortunately no consequent damage and no “off” for the rider.
Rectifier.
Full oil and filter change.
Fitted new offside mirror as adjustment screws were too corroded to turn.
Still to do.
Clean and rebuild carburettors.
Fit new rubber carb “connectors” on reassembly, already purchased. (sorry can’t remember the correct name).
it runs well but, although it looked nice cosmetically, it has clearly not been maintained too well mechanically. I still enjoy riding it though.
