Subject: RE: Fixin' the front brake switch
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Apr 1, 2005, 4:40 PM
Post ID: 1718635416
Probably was a combination of USDOT regulations and customer request. I
believe all of the V700s and "A" series Ambos had left foot brake stock.
Cheers,
Robert Hawkes wrote:
| That's interesting news, did not know that. What do you suppose caused Guzzi to switch, was it the potential American market? From: Custom Guzzi [mailto:paul-@comcast.net] |
| Bob, Not all came that way. Paul Robert Hawkes wrote: Yes Paul, this is just one of the reasons I fell in love with this bike. This is a 1969 Ambo; aren't they all this way? bob _____ From: Custom Guzzi [mailto:paul-@comcast.net] |
| Bob, Left foot on the brake? Is your bike setup with left brake and right shift. Paul Robert Hawkes wrote: Ray, I always glance at my mirror at a red light to see who is coming up behind me and with my left foot I tap the brake light several times so that the car coming up behind me sees me. People "see" a flashing brake light better than a steady-state brake light. I do this even when I am driving a car. Bob Hawkes |
Charlie
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