Drum...........And they do get wet..Before disc were standard from about the 70's .
The SOP when driving though puddles/standing water and or heavy rain was to lightly ride the brakes to dry the drums/pads so if you had to make a fast stop you could....Where as the pads on disc brakes are always lightly rubbing the rotors helping to keep them dry...
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
That is correct about disc brakes, however drum brakes worked with residual pressure in the wheel cylinders so they would be ready for a stop.
This worked good with the later drum brakes with self adjusters
Drum brakes were also more prone to lock up compared to modern day discs
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Over the years I have built well over 300 Lehman Trikes with the majority of these being drum brake units. Until Lehman started making disc brakes standard rather than optional, the only requests for disc brakes I had were from someone that was in deep water and their drum brakes wouldn't stop or pulled dramatically until dry. I have sold several sets in that case solving that issue. Today people want the disc brake to get away from the old drum brake, something they just don't understand I guess. I have sold far more of these kits as an upgrade, rather than an improvement over drum brakes.
Drum brakes can last 80,000 miles without abuse and require periodic adjustment from time to time and don't spread the wheel dust or make the noise of their disc brake counterpart.
From a re-selling point, disc brakes are modern and have advantages.
Jim Murphy
EX-Lehman & Champion Dealer Owner Operator
Iron Butt Rider 2001
WHEN HELP IS OFFERED, A SIMPLE "THANK YOU" IS APPRECIATED.
Agree with you on the drum brakes Lee. I have owned more motorcycles than I can count on my fingers, toes and other appendages, several running hacks (sidecars) two trike conversions and now a Triglide that my wife and friends have nicknamed John's Money Pit for reasons I am sure most of you understand. First trike was an older Lehman conversion in cherry cond and had the drum brakes. The second was a newer different brand conversion and had discs. The drum braked conversion out performed the newer disc braked trike by a mile.
Yes...I have done several. If a member named Scott sees this, I cannot seem to respond to private messages.
Anyone can email me at rogermoak@hotmail.com for assistance.
I was an active member for years, but have been out of riding for a while now and have not been back here to the site for quite a while. I received a PM from a member, which I cannot respond to and have no desire to get that active again.
I have converted Harley/Lehman drums to disc brakes and have helped others, even Lehman kitted Honda's. I am not interested in becoming active again at my age and state-of-health, but have retained all my plans and instructions. I will be happy to share those with anyone wishing to undertake the conversion project. All they have to do is email me at.........rogermoak@hotmail.com.
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Greg,
Maybe rather than complain about special email access and other privileges granted to Gold Club Members, you should just join. BTW, why don't you join ????
To Scott, you should turn your avatar and turn it right-side up before all the oil leaks out of your Valkyrie.
Jim Murphy
EX-Lehman & Champion Dealer Owner Operator
Iron Butt Rider 2001
WHEN HELP IS OFFERED, A SIMPLE "THANK YOU" IS APPRECIATED.