Glad to hear all comments. It seems the externally contracting rear band brake by it's self can do the job IF set up correctly.
I would appreciate hearing about proper setup of those spring-like flexible bands with new lining on the very rigid brake drum. How to set up the most possible surface area of band/lining in contact with the drum ??? Help me understand how arcing can be accomplished (is it even possible) on this type of flexible band that is pulled tight against the drum, very different in function when contrasted to an internally expanding set of shoes actuated by a cam making direct contact with the shoes.....?
Also..... brake band lining composition. Tommo is lucky enough to have original stock. I am using the fiber with metal wire impregnated in the lining, sold by Johnny Sells. Is there a particular lining folks use or is Johnny's lining what is used by people ?
I want to ride my bike. Based on Tommo's experience, it seems my brake may not be operating to it's full capacity. I'd appreciate being what i need to do to set it up properly.
Yup. Agreed, looking ahead and not down is one of the basics of driving a motorcycle. I am extremely confident in my riding ability. I can only tell you point blank, Fort Collin's drivers are rude and drive at will wherever, however and whenever they damn well please. I've probably ridden a half million road miles and my one accident was being stupid on my Ducati vs big horn sheep 60 miles west of here, up Poudre Canyon. My other accident was when i was 22 driving West and a 16 year old driving East made a sudden unsignaled left turn in front of me. And i have taught begining Rider's courses. Anyway....
If there's more performance i can get out of that rear brake, i need help being told what can be done to get more grip. Basically, i riveted on new lining on original bands and installed the bands on the actuating mechanism. The bands are centered on the drum, so i have full purchase of all available surface area to drum, at least as far as width goes.
What i may be lacking is as much as is possible surface area of the linings on the circumference of the drum when the brake pedal is fully depressed.
Most of my buddies, like me, only ride in Fort Collins to get out of town. If i could live in the country, i would, but separating from my wife's not in the plan. Oh well. Here we are. Thank you and looking forward to hearing what is proper procedure for rear brake set up on the 1927 JD.
I have never ridden a J era motorcycle until this one. So, i don't have any era appropriate baseline for comparison of my bike's braking ability to another of the same design.
I would appreciate hearing about proper setup of those spring-like flexible bands with new lining on the very rigid brake drum. How to set up the most possible surface area of band/lining in contact with the drum ??? Help me understand how arcing can be accomplished (is it even possible) on this type of flexible band that is pulled tight against the drum, very different in function when contrasted to an internally expanding set of shoes actuated by a cam making direct contact with the shoes.....?
Also..... brake band lining composition. Tommo is lucky enough to have original stock. I am using the fiber with metal wire impregnated in the lining, sold by Johnny Sells. Is there a particular lining folks use or is Johnny's lining what is used by people ?
I want to ride my bike. Based on Tommo's experience, it seems my brake may not be operating to it's full capacity. I'd appreciate being what i need to do to set it up properly.
Yup. Agreed, looking ahead and not down is one of the basics of driving a motorcycle. I am extremely confident in my riding ability. I can only tell you point blank, Fort Collin's drivers are rude and drive at will wherever, however and whenever they damn well please. I've probably ridden a half million road miles and my one accident was being stupid on my Ducati vs big horn sheep 60 miles west of here, up Poudre Canyon. My other accident was when i was 22 driving West and a 16 year old driving East made a sudden unsignaled left turn in front of me. And i have taught begining Rider's courses. Anyway....
If there's more performance i can get out of that rear brake, i need help being told what can be done to get more grip. Basically, i riveted on new lining on original bands and installed the bands on the actuating mechanism. The bands are centered on the drum, so i have full purchase of all available surface area to drum, at least as far as width goes.
What i may be lacking is as much as is possible surface area of the linings on the circumference of the drum when the brake pedal is fully depressed.
Most of my buddies, like me, only ride in Fort Collins to get out of town. If i could live in the country, i would, but separating from my wife's not in the plan. Oh well. Here we are. Thank you and looking forward to hearing what is proper procedure for rear brake set up on the 1927 JD.
I have never ridden a J era motorcycle until this one. So, i don't have any era appropriate baseline for comparison of my bike's braking ability to another of the same design.
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