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Re: Adding a handlebar rear brake

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:03 am
by Lmbrier
hogv8 wrote:

Bob , I ended up using a Harley Sportster 5/8" dia. Rear master cylinder for the top caliper hand brake . I had to fabricate a special bracket for the master cylinder and arm to except the cable pull mechanism on my setup . It works great ........................................................................................................................................................Jack, would u pls post a pic of ur sportster master cyl & lever setup for ur rear handbrake? Lincoln

Re: Adding a handlebar rear brake

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:16 am
by Imzz4
Jack, I agree totally. You couldn't have done a nicer , or cleaner set up ! I moved the rear brake on my two wheeler up on the bars ,and the more I got use to it the more I liked the benefits. But I regretted that I couldn't make the wheel lock up . I can see you have it covered. Nice job ! :ten:

Re: Adding a handlebar rear brake

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:45 pm
by hogv8
Thanks Jeff , I've learned a lot from talking to you and observing your workmanship .

Re: Adding a handlebar rear brake

Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:08 pm
by SQ4MN
Great idea Jack, nicely done and super functional.