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Old 07-10-22 | 05:33 AM
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I can't disagree with [MENTION=160106]bulgie[/MENTION]. Comparatively, I have only test driven our tandem. We did a ride around Antietam and multiple rides around Ft Hunt.

I did not like the braking set up with calipers on the right and the drag brake on the left.
DSCF7092 on Flickr

A frinction shifter was added to the stem for the Arai with the levers cabled conventionally.
P1010349 on Flickr

Other changes included swapping the 6 v block for a 7v and getting the needed 7v bar ends.

The tab for the Arai was on the top of the CS, which made removal of the wheel really difficult.
Mounted Rear Drum_S on Flickr
It was moved to the bottom of the CS as shown above. Huge improvement of wheel removal/install. Not my weld quality of workmanship.

BTW. Mine also has the Penderson self- energizing rear brake. Minimizes the need for the Arai.
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