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Kyosho26
12-26-2005, 12:11 AM
Was wondering why the front brake is on the left side?? Any reason why they didnt put it on the right like the rear brake?? Wouldnt it be easier to run the brake line straight down the right side?? Just wondering.
Vtec44
12-26-2005, 12:17 AM
Was wondering why the front brake is on the left side?? Any reason why they didnt put it on the right like the rear brake?? Wouldnt it be easier to run the brake line straight down the right side?? Just wondering.

Say what? :idunno Are you talking about bikes with single front disc brake?
Jikser
12-26-2005, 12:22 AM
huh?

its prolly bcuz of the routing of braking lines to minimize kinks for optimum flow from the m/c to the caliper.
tR1stan
12-26-2005, 12:58 AM
im confused too.
pantablo
12-26-2005, 02:27 AM
I think he means the brake lever...


you ever try clutching and throttle at same time?
fallclassic02
12-26-2005, 03:39 AM
I've never seen a dirt bike with a right hand front brake lever... I'm confused too.
The Sauce
12-26-2005, 01:35 PM
They mount the caliper on the opposite side of the master cylinder because that routing allows for a longer brake hose. This is especially important on dirtbikes because of their long travel suspension. :thumb
tR1stan
12-26-2005, 01:57 PM
leave it to evil tristan to make sense of it all.
fallclassic02
12-26-2005, 07:40 PM
What I meant was just about all bikes are right side brake, what was the original topic?
Vtec44
12-26-2005, 08:16 PM
What I meant was just about all bikes are right side brake, what was the original topic?

If you're referring to the brake lever itself, then probably it was designed by right-handers. Since you have to modulate the brake, it's easier to do it with your right hand I guess. :idunno
Kyosho26
12-26-2005, 08:38 PM
sorry, i was talking about the brake rotor being on the lef tof the wheel. I think sauce answered the question, about the longer lines.
Marmalade Dad
12-27-2005, 12:18 AM
It has to do with the reciprocating mass of the crankcase under engine braking. Putting it on the right/throttle side is less-efficient.

Anyone want to buy a bridge? :noteeth
CBR Riding Fool
12-27-2005, 03:38 AM
the bike had a pull to the right, so they put the brake on the left so it;ll go straight.






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fallclassic02
12-27-2005, 11:29 AM
Ah yes, the rotor.
GSXR-Freak
12-27-2005, 01:52 PM
the bike had a pull to the right, so they put the brake on the left so it;ll go straight.






Anyone want to buy a tunnel that leads to a Bridge for sale?

LMAO

Great... just great.. Mark you must remember that topic from SCS right? I just about fell out of my chair laughing about it..

John
CBR Riding Fool
12-27-2005, 02:46 PM
LMAO

Great... just great.. Mark you must remember that topic from SCS right? I just about fell out of my chair laughing about it..

John:lmfao yup. This thread hit me like an acid flashback.
GSXR-Freak
12-28-2005, 02:22 PM
Well back to the question, I think it just kept going from the old days.. Before they used a disc brake, it was drum, and pulled by a cable. You could not turn the cable sharp enought without causing a problem to route down on the right side of the wheel.

Now-a-days, if they wanted they could change it, but I dont see any reason for them too.

John