Originally Posted by
NormanF
You made my point about drum brakes. A roadster is a heavy bike and needs strong braking power. Safety comes above everything else. That and alloy rims will really make a difference in the way the bike rides. The only thing I'd keep is the 700B wheelset since that defines the character of a classic bike. Modernization should be only to make the bike safer and better-handling without taking away its timeless beauty.
Not true. If you wanted to fix up a Model T, no one would expect you to put in air bags. The point of this bike is that it is an antique; the more original you can keep it, the better.