Ditto Pete. Mags I love it when an experienced builder has the balls to make substantial changes to an already beautiful bike. Props!
Going to discs on a classic style build is a hard decision to make the first time 'round, but really necessary on the heavy classic bikes with powerful motors, unless you don't intend to ride them or else go so slow that kids on training wheels pass you.
Wheels, tires and bars are considered by most builders, it appears to me, to be chosen for best price. You don't fall into that category because it's obvious that you spent a good deal of effort to set these up right from the get go, but now see alternatives that will and do make a difference. Money and time spent to suit your purpose and I would add that I too see the benefits. Inverted controls and belt drive aren't easy component swaps either. I could go on but it all adds up to the same thing; I like and appreciate the efforts involved for you to redo the X bike.
Rick C.
Going to discs on a classic style build is a hard decision to make the first time 'round, but really necessary on the heavy classic bikes with powerful motors, unless you don't intend to ride them or else go so slow that kids on training wheels pass you.
Wheels, tires and bars are considered by most builders, it appears to me, to be chosen for best price. You don't fall into that category because it's obvious that you spent a good deal of effort to set these up right from the get go, but now see alternatives that will and do make a difference. Money and time spent to suit your purpose and I would add that I too see the benefits. Inverted controls and belt drive aren't easy component swaps either. I could go on but it all adds up to the same thing; I like and appreciate the efforts involved for you to redo the X bike.
Rick C.