You remember that when it was launched the revolutionary 360 Brake was unanimously acclaimed by the motorcycle industry and got the original inventor, the Baldwin Wilson Development Corporation, quite a few professional awards. Then, some controversy started when the company had difficulties to assume its success by filling orders on time, then when it was […]
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Dale Needleman Launches A New And Improved 360 Brake
Published by January 13th, 2008 in Brakes, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Baldwin-Wilson Sets The Record Straight About The 360-Brake.
Published by November 7th, 2007 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.“Dear Cyril. Thank you providing a great website and forum for motorcycle enthusiasts. I appreciate that you have made this available. I have attached a response for posting on the blog, on behalf of Baldwin -Wilson Development Corporation. Hopefully this will answer many questions and provide the proper information in response to Chet Burozski’s Blog […]
As a Custom Builder, Dealer and Internet Publisher, I have moral obligation to publish the 2 following letters regarding the failure of the 360-Brake. “Cyril, My name is Chet Burozski. I was the sales rep for 360-Brake. Recently the company has gone through a take over by the minority stock holders and one of the […]
I had the opportunity before to introduce you to the W8LESSROTORS these very light weight Metal Matrix Composite Brake Rotors. What’s new? The company went to DOT testing and it was discovered that they stop 55% quicker than DOT requirements. And for your pleasure, these rotors can be ordered with carriers and blades in many […]
Out Of Control Brake & Clutch Levers
Published by August 12th, 2007 in Brakes, Controls, Customs and Editorial.I am not in over aggressive designs but I know that a lot of you are. To complete the list of your parts to kill for, a company called Cheasapeake Performance which also manufacture boat & car parts, offers these tribal designs respectively called Torment (left) and Wrath (right). […]
Battistinis Brake Arms For Touring Bikes
Published by July 29th, 2007 in Brakes, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Braking in style. Adding to the impressive lineup of quality components from Battistinis Custom Cycles, their new brake lever for FLT/touring models sets a higher standard. Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum for strength and drilled for lightness and style, Battistinis new brake lever stands apart from the rest. Available in chrome […]
Optional ABS On 2008 Harley-Davidson Touring And V-Rod Models
Published by July 24th, 2007 in Brakes, Builders and Editorial.Most people know that ABS or anti-lock braking system is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in some situations, to shorten braking distances by allowing the driver to hit the brake fully without […]
There are quite a few brands of very good motorcycle brakes & discs. Brembo, Performance Machine, HHI, Jay Brake, RC Components, etc…Another good brand that I used one time and that I don’t see very much on bikes around me is Wilwood. This company has an extensive experience with cars, trucks and motorcycles. What’s different? I […]
When I posted about the 360 Brake system, your first reaction was: "Cyril, test it and tell us what you think". So, when I arrived in Daytona 10 days ago my first visit was for the booth of Baldwin-Wilson, the company creator of this revolutionary brake. Hey, the President was waiting for me with a […]
Good bye big rotors. Good bye brake calipers. Here the brand new 360 Brake, a completely contained brake system in a 5-inch hub spacer around the axle. It looks like no brake at all. How does it work? The circular piston and pads are activated by hydraulic […]
I remember the time, just a few years ago, when it was almost impossible to find in the US a sprocket drive kit where the brake pinches directly on the chain sprocket. You had to order it from Tolle in Sweden. Then Pat Kennedy imported some, then Exile Cycles & HHI in the US made […]
Throw Away Your Disc Lock To Secure Your Bike
Published by January 15th, 2007 in Brakes and Editorial.If you secure your bike using a disc lock (or pad lock), I bet it’s going to happen to you. And if it didn’t happened to you, it happened to one of your friends, or at least you heard this story. Because a disc lock is clamped to the motorcycle’s brake rotor, this allows the […]
I didn’t try this one, but the company manufacturing the TCB system (Traction Control Braking) markets it as a lifesaving device for all motorcycles, even ATV’s and snowmobiles. It’s not an ABS unit as found factory installed on a few motorcycles. The TCB uses its Patented "Gas Charged Accumulator Action" to help prevent wheel lock […]
Deep Cut Rotors offers the most radical, custom motorcycle brake rotors on the market today. All their rotors are custom manufactured utilizing 420 stainless steel because it prevents rust, unusual wear and provides superior braking performance. They are cut with an Omega laser utilizing nitrogen gas, providing the ability to carve out the most cutting-edge design patterns. Then […]
Did you know? (I acknowledge I didn’t). Two Harley-Davidson front rotors add 8.38 pounds to your bike. Two composite brake rotors from a compagny named W8LESS ROTORS will add only 3.80 pounds.And of course, reduced weight means less rotating mass, better accelerationand and also deceleration. Of course, they will not rust, are 6 mm thick and provided […]
Wilwood is not the most well known brand in the industry. But they make innovative brakes since 30 years and were the 1st to introduce cleanly-styled direct leg-mount caliper for the custom Harley=Davidson aftermarket. In case you don’t know, Wilwood is also the company chosen by Harley to fit their VR1000 AMA effort. I love […]
