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[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: hanoverphist

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

I don't see companies going away from the foot pedal rear brake, however, as it would mean that they would need to engineer different rear brake assemblies for their automatic-equipped bikes which is an expense they would probably like to avoid. Also, it would mean inconsistency in controls when they are otherwise standardized, which isn't always a good thing.

ZV

ive seen custom choppers that had both brakes fed from the right handle with a dual chamber master cylinder like most cars use. the cool thing is the master cyl was hidden below, brake cables hidden inside the handlebars. pretty damn smoov if ya ask me. thats the way im gonna go when i finally build my dream bike. im also going to have a retro tank shift modified to a "suicide" shift like my old 45 knuckle had. hell, i may even get the retro 74ci knuckle heads for it too.

I could see the use of a linked braking system (already in use on many bikes) with the pedal for the rear brake eliminated which is essentially what you describe. This does reduce the amount of control that a rider has though and, on a bike, being able to continuously adjust the front/rear braking force is fairly important if you intend to ride at any kind of speed.

ZV

oh, i totally agree. a lot of riders need that control to be separate. but, the bikes these systems are generrally on are custom choppers, not high performance racers that require that kind of control. even on my cb750 with a bore kit, racing sprockets and modded carbs and cam were terribly hard to stop when i had no back brake at all. even when i was being stupid and dragging other ricers in traffic. just ahve to remember what youore doing and your circumstances, and its not that difficult. a balanced system would be great for pretty much all street riders that werent looking to drag or race

 

[LTC8K6]

http://powersports.honda.com/2...01/specifications.aspx

680cc liquid-cooled 52° V-Twin

HFT continuously variable, hydromechanical two-mode automatic with six-speed manual mode.

 

[racolvin]

Originally posted by: LTC8K6
http://powersports.honda.com/2...01/specifications.aspx

680cc liquid-cooled 52° V-Twin

HFT continuously variable, hydromechanical two-mode automatic with six-speed manual mode.

For that kind of cash she can ride either ride a scooter for STFU

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: hanoverphist
oh, i totally agree. a lot of riders need that control to be separate. but, the bikes these systems are generally on are custom choppers, not high performance racers that require that kind of control. even on my cb750 with a bore kit, racing sprockets and modded carbs and cam were terribly hard to stop when i had no back brake at all. even when i was being stupid and dragging other ricers in traffic. just have to remember what you're doing and your circumstances, and its not that difficult. a balanced system would be great for pretty much all street riders that weren't looking to drag or race

Good point. For the kind of riding most folks who buy an automatic motorcycle would do, a liked braking system with only one control input would probably be perfectly adequate.

ZV

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: LTC8K6
http://powersports.honda.com/2...01/specifications.aspx

680cc liquid-cooled 52° V-Twin

HFT continuously variable, hydromechanical two-mode automatic with six-speed manual mode.

Why does it look like an electronic beaver?

 

[CZroe]

Doesn't the Can-Am Spyder have an automatic option and ABS?

Oh, and there's always the Zero S all electric supermoto...
http://www.engadget.com/2009/0...motorcycle-with-video/

Actually, I think it has discrete brakes, but there is no shifting.