04-15-2008, 10:20 AM
Ok, after seeing this: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=3410.0">http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=3410.0</a><!-- m -->
I'm thinking
:!:
Why didnt I think of that? Probably because I'd rather obfuscate the issue by adding complexity, rather than using stock honda components - which is generally the goal for this project as stock parts are generally easy to find and replace. I had the rod end mount cut and relocated (welded) on the brake pedal to pull the threaded rod properly.
I'm not 100% happy with the amount of leverage on the rear brake (too much travel in the pedal, and potential clearance issues), and I'm also not 100% happy with the brake pedal as it came from a crashed bike and half the pedal is ground down.
So, I'll find another brake pedal and re-tool the solution, and chalk it up to a learning experience to step back and look for the simple solution.
For the rear of the brake (the lever pull at the drum) i am 100% happy with it - so that part is good.
I'm thinking
:!: Why didnt I think of that? Probably because I'd rather obfuscate the issue by adding complexity, rather than using stock honda components - which is generally the goal for this project as stock parts are generally easy to find and replace. I had the rod end mount cut and relocated (welded) on the brake pedal to pull the threaded rod properly.
I'm not 100% happy with the amount of leverage on the rear brake (too much travel in the pedal, and potential clearance issues), and I'm also not 100% happy with the brake pedal as it came from a crashed bike and half the pedal is ground down.
So, I'll find another brake pedal and re-tool the solution, and chalk it up to a learning experience to step back and look for the simple solution.
For the rear of the brake (the lever pull at the drum) i am 100% happy with it - so that part is good.