Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Four leading shoe front wanted

Author: K. Raymond

Date: Sep 22, 2001, 5:44 PM

Post ID: 1708340465


That surprises me. Everything I have ever heard/read gave the 4LS as the
better brake versus the 2LS. Look at the cost of the Grimeca.
I see discs as inappropriate on my ambassador, but they would have the
better braking power and would allow ABS ($$$$).

on 9/22/01 16:55, Martin Cooke at coo-@madasafish.com wrote:

 Don't know if the axle needs to be changed, can't remember from when I did
mine. Think it does though.

I do know I had lug welded on fork slider for second back plate & even
though it was done by a welder I'd rate as "artist" the tube was slightly
distorted & hindered travel of stanchion. Loads of fettling!

Having ridden several Loops with the 4 leading shoe & 2 leading shoe, I
found that best braking in all cases was with 2L. Don't know why, all seemed
adjusted OK.

My own 4LS does nothing for a while after application then attempts to lock
the wheel when you don't expect it!! Total bastard in the wet.

Give me discs any day.

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4LS looks cool though.

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