That is the best brake in the world. I paid £300 for mine. Expect to pay around 2K today.
Does the brake come complete with rim as shown and if so would you use that rim? If not you will have to factor in the cost of a new rim and wheel build to the cost of a new replica brake.I've got a chance to buy this original Yamaha brake. Is it a better bet than a modern replica Ceriani ? Also I'm not sure of the value but the owner wants more than a modern replica costs.
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I won't fit any oriental part on a British classic. But it's only me!I've got a chance to buy this original Yamaha brake. Is it a better bet than a modern replica Ceriani ? Also I'm not sure of the value but the owner wants more than a modern replica costs.
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For safety Roy, maybe you should also use modern forks, frame and lights and also a modern engine with a modern gearbox . Why not purchase a modern motorcycle directly? OK it's an endless debate. But anyway, I'll still try to keep my classic motorcycles classics. And please note that I didn't say original!When you run a g p bike at over 150 m p h, brakes are in my reckoning a safety item. There is no British made drums that are acceptable. Check out the latest classic bike magazine , on page 46 you will see a write up of the bike in question. I took a failed prototype and made it the fastest 500 in classic racing. By the way, I used both yamaha's.