Dangerous brake line

[Rob Frankham]

Also, I'm sorry if it offends your sensiblilties but I don't class a brake that will cause you to 'flip over forwards' as a good brake that works fine.

So, in your opinion, every new sport bike has brakes that don't work fine?
These super-brakes do not cause you to 'flip over forwards' per se.
Hamfistedness and lack of experience cause that.

I don't 'fit' on sportbikes well, too cramped, I'm too tall for their ergonomics.
But all of you really should expand your horizons and do yourself a favour and at least test ride a S1000rr or something similar just to experience what they're like. I think you'll agree afterwards that it was one of your life's most visceral experiences.
Two finger pressure carefully applied on the front brake lever will predictably and safely lift the back wheel even at triple digit speeds.
The front lifts just as easily at will while accelerating at any speed you choose. These damn things reach 100mph (in first gear) in about 6 seconds.. and all this can be done with relative ease if the electronic traction and wheelie controls are activated. My main concern when riding them is losing my licence.

That said, after a few miles on a rocket bike I'm happy to get back to the comfort of my 'John Deere Lazy-Boy' PD tractor.
Maybe I'm getting too old.

You really do assume a lot... Airheads are my first love but I also have a ST Sprint and I ride my partners Bandit. I'be also ridden any number of other bikes.You are not the only peson who has experience and you are not the only person who 'knows' engineers. That's it as far as this post goes, I've made my points, and it's starting to get personal.

Rob

[gspd]

Rob Dude!
Please don't take anything said on this forum as personally offensive just because I vehemently disagree with certain things you say.
We both know, after our many private conversations, that I consider you a genius when it comes to electronics. I can tell that you are fastidious and meticulous about most things you do.
When it comes to certain mechanical issues however, you sometimes come across as book smart but not street savvy.
Deliberately wanting more flex in a hydraulic system to improve feel? I doubt anybody will agree that's a good idea.
Not accepting that a brake works fine because it can easily flip the bike? Welcome to the new millennium.

Anyhow, Rob, sorry if I offended you, and I hope we can continue all these discussions long into the future.
You make a lot of sense - 99.9 % of the time

[Zombie Master]

99.9%! That's better than the vaccine!