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Paul Brace classic bike videos

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Andrew-S:
This link may have already been posted, but if not here's a series of very good and interesting short classic 70-80's bike videos from Paul Brace to while away the self-isolation. 

https://www.properbikes.co.uk/3/short-films

GTB981:
I bought the XS1100 from him last October featured in his videos. I can not believe that the bike magazine tested it in the condition it was. They did comment about the poor brakes but..........Front tyre on limit. Both front calipers about 90% seized and master cylinder seals shot. All sorted now and it`s a bloody good bike !.

bruxby-clive:
Just watched most of the videos, absolutely brilliant, really enjoyed them.

Andrew-S:

--- Quote from: GTB981 on March 28, 2020, 05:35:00 PM ---I bought the XS1100 from him last October featured in his videos. I can not believe that the bike magazine tested it in the condition it was. They did comment about the poor brakes but..........Front tyre on limit. Both front calipers about 90% seized and master cylinder seals shot. All sorted now and it`s a bloody good bike !.

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The XS11 is a heavy brute to stop so would guess the brake pads and the front tire would take a hammering, my mate's CBX had the same issues. You can see on the video the front tire is on the limit. That said, almost seized calipers and a master cylinder with shot seals is poor maintenance, although having so many bikes it's probably difficult to keep on top of things.


--- Quote from: bruxby-clive on March 28, 2020, 05:58:06 PM ---Just watched most of the videos, absolutely brilliant, really enjoyed them.
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Yes, there's some good stuff on there, I particularly like this one but then I do have an interest in both bikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW4_YZ3Skh0&t=3s

GTB981:
Believe me, they were well seized ! Stops on a sizpence now.

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