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Wobbly
21-03-2005, 10:15 PM
I'm really crap trying to stick the lump of meat on the end of my leg onto that there brake thingamajigger so I'm wondering whether a thumb operated rear brake would be a cool thing to have. Anyone have any experience with these thingos? Or anyone got any inventive ideas? :-k

Muzzard
21-03-2005, 10:19 PM
Look at some Pivot pegs like the dude was flogging on Saturday, may be of benefit to you ham fisted, ham footers or should that read pigs trotters! :lol:

Wobbly
21-03-2005, 10:35 PM
Some might even say pig headed as well :D

Mmm, just looking around, seems you can get some kits for around $250 US, but surely there's a cheaper way out of it.... :?:

Flash
22-03-2005, 06:48 AM
For the record, I have some thing on the go there aswell!!
I was going to try a second lever above or below the clutch and I also have design the is thumb operated.

Wobbly
22-03-2005, 02:40 PM
You'd definately want to go with the thumb system ... remember that you'll be wanting to reef on the clutch levery thingo to avoid any unpleasant stalling as well..... :idea:

Rick
25-03-2005, 08:41 PM
Nah Muzz, I think they mean when you taking right handers with your foot out... I think?

Muzzard
25-03-2005, 09:36 PM
You dont get the foot out until your off the brake anyway, just ride, ride, ride and before you know it, your sliding like no tomorrow! :twisted: