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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Who's Vincent/Hrd has the most power?
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<blockquote data-quote="Monkeypants" data-source="post: 44276" data-attributes="member: 2708"><p>You are likely correct Bill, however once the permanent engine is in place that question will be answered. What I like about the 180 rear and 120 front is that they really soak up the bumps when on a rough stretch of highway. The large front tire is also needed to get the full benefit of really powerful brakes. Double disc brakes with a narrow tire would be quite dangerous. </p><p>Even changing the standard skinny Vincent Rapide tires to 120/90/18 rear and 100/90/19 front makes a big difference in ride comfort. The tradeoff is that the Rapide no longer handles like a ten speed bicycle, more rider input is now needed on cornering.</p><p></p><p>Glen</p><p>1</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monkeypants, post: 44276, member: 2708"] You are likely correct Bill, however once the permanent engine is in place that question will be answered. What I like about the 180 rear and 120 front is that they really soak up the bumps when on a rough stretch of highway. The large front tire is also needed to get the full benefit of really powerful brakes. Double disc brakes with a narrow tire would be quite dangerous. Even changing the standard skinny Vincent Rapide tires to 120/90/18 rear and 100/90/19 front makes a big difference in ride comfort. The tradeoff is that the Rapide no longer handles like a ten speed bicycle, more rider input is now needed on cornering. Glen 1 [/QUOTE]
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