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brentw · #1 Unread post by **brentw** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:08 am

Hey fellas I've been lurking for sometime and have finally decided to post. I'm a new rider and have just received my first bike. Check it out:

My dad is unable to ride motorcycles anymore, so he gave it to me. Tell me what you think.

Also, I will be putting front braking system on.[/img]

Seetrout · #2 Unread post by **Seetrout** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:26 am

Awesome Inheritance!

I hope you remembered to say "Thanks Dad. I love you man".

qwerty · #3 Unread post by **qwerty** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:24 am

VERY nice. A little big for a beginner, so make sure you get the BRC under your belt before attempting it.

Deleted · #4 Unread post by **Deleted** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:30 am

Nice ride,
it's too bad your dad can't ride anymore but very generous of him to pass it down.
Cheers
Rob

Mintbread · Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:51 pm

qwerty wrote:A little big for a beginner

Forget the size, where are the brakes?!

brentw · #6 Unread post by **brentw** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 1:36 pm

I've ridden it a couple of times. Definitely different than my dirtbike! The reason it does not have front brakes right now is because back in the day it was the "in" thing to do, not have front brakes that is, or so I'm told. Yes it probably is big for a beginner.

#7 Unread post by **Koss** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:35 pm

brentw wrote:I've ridden it a couple of times. Definitely different than my dirtbike! The reason it does not have front brakes right now is because back in the day it was the "in" thing to do, not have front brakes that is, or so I'm told. Yes it probably is big for a beginner.

Dragonhawk · Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:41 pm

brentw wrote:The reason it does not have front brakes right now is because back in the day it was the "in" thing to do, not have front brakes that is, or so I'm told.

Shorts · #9 Unread post by **Shorts** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:57 pm

A lot of custom-type bikes are going with no a front brake setup. As qwerty mentioned in my brakes post, a big fat rear tire can do thetrick for a lot of cruisers.

Seeing as how I'm open to the idea of making crazy brake designs, just make sure you can stop safely!

qwerty · #10 Unread post by **qwerty** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:20 pm

My dirttrackers had no brakes. Didn't use them during a race, so spools on both ends.