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Welcome - Getting started & FAQs - Read Here First... => Introduce Yourself & Your Bike => Topic started by: TonyWorrall on January 17, 2014, 10:30:34 PM
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Hi folks
Being a retired engineer I now fill my time in the garage making and mending stuff for all the local farmers.
Been making my Parking Brakes now for about 15 years.
Now at 67 I have been back riding Pans for about 20 years. Me and "she who must be obeyed" (Pamela) go touring in Europe every year for about 6 weeks, mostly camping. Germany, Austria and Italian Dolomites are our favourite places.
There are some pictures of us touring on my web site at
http://www.tworrall.talktalk.net/ (http://www.tworrall.talktalk.net/)
along with all the details of the Parking Brakes I make.
Bikes I rode in my younger days
James 200cc 2 stroke
Tiger Cub 200cc
Triumph Speed Twin 500
Matchless 350cc
Rested for about 30 years then started back when I rebuilt a "vintage 400 - 4"
Honda Super Sport 400 * 4
Kawasaki GTR 1000
BMW K1100
Honda ST1100 (30,000 to 80,000 miles)
Honda ST1100 ( 0 to 90,000 miles)
Honda ST1300 (5000 to 7000 miles and still going)
I changed to the 1300 only last October so cannot wait for weather to improve. Am not a happy cold / wet weather biker.
As soon as I got on the 1300 I missed my Parking Brake immediately. It took me a few prototypes before I finally decided on a design. I then found that earlier 1300s had a different lever (bugger) so I now have to make 3 types of brake (2 for 1300s and 1 for 1100s)
In the early days of making 1100s I found that there were 2 slightly different master cylinder castings which caused a bit of a problem but with the help of some very patient customers I managed to modify the design so that it would fit both types of casting.
I really enjoy making the brakes in my garage and getting great feedback from customers. They are all hand made using my small lathe, angle grinder, polishing machine, stand drill etc.
If anyone needs to contact me direct for more info then please visit my web site for all contact info.
I would like to thank Graham Strang for the welcome email he sent to this old Pom.
Hope this is the sort of info you were expecting Dave and that I have written it in the correct area.
Kind regards
Tony
PS Can you send us some of your warm weather this way, fed up with winter now, rain rain cold and more b------y rain.
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Welcome TonyWorrall from Toowoomba Queensland :hatwave
Welcome to OzSTOC
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Welcome Tony, njice to see you drop in :beer
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Hi Tony and a Warm Welcome from the Wild West :hatwave :runyay
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Hi Tony, A very warm "Welcome" from downunder. I went to your web site with interest. That's a nice little modification I am going to think about.
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Thanks for visiting my web site and the welcome you have all given me.
Did not know whether my web site would appear upside down for you, apparently not.
I was beginning to think that bails fell off England's wickets too easily because of the upside down syndrome or you have some Aboriginal magic down there.
My niece Melony (she is a gem) did a tour of Oz some years ago in a VW campervan and confirmed to me that the face in the Moon really is upside down there. Daft things like this always fascinate me.
Cheers to you all
Tony
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Welcome to the forum......enjoy :beer
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Welcome On In Tony
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Welcome from Perth in 39 degrees celsius. Is that warm enough although last week was 45.
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Hi Tony and Welcome to OzStoc from the South Australian contingent. :hatwave
I've just fitted a one of Tony's brakes to my bike. Prompt, free delivery and a great product.
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Thank you for the welcome and purchasing my Pendle Brake. Hope you enjoy using it.
I seem to have lost one that was on its way to Brian from York in Western Australia - anyone seen it? Sent it on 28 Dec and still not arrived. Think I am going to have to send another - ah well that's life.
Cheers
Tony
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.........did a tour of Oz some years ago in a VW campervan and confirmed to me that the face in the Moon really is upside down there.
I had a similar experience when in Canada years ago. I really felt a long way from home as the moon was upside down and I did not recognize any of the star constellations in the night sky.
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Thank you for the welcome and purchasing my Pendle Brake. Hope you enjoy using it.
I seem to have lost one that was on its way to Brian from York in Western Australia - anyone seen it? Sent it on 28 Dec and still not arrived. Think I am going to have to send another - ah well that's life.
Cheers
Tony
Stop the panic Tony, it arrived today, will fit tomorrow.
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OH I am so relieved - Thanks for letting me know - you have made my day.
Wonder where it has been all this time.
Please let me know how you go on with it. Hope it works ok 'upside down'.
Kind regards
Tony
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Following new negotiations with material suppliers I am pleased to be able to offer the ST1300 Pendle Parking Brakes at reduced prices.
The later models (A9 on) can be purchased for £30 and the earlier models which include a new LEVER can be purchased for £34.
The ST1100 models are still available for £28
I am also pleased to offer FREE DELIVERY WORLDWIDE on all types. If you are interested then please use Ebay to make your purchase or contact me direct via the contact details on my web site.
http://www.tworrall.talktalk.net/ (http://www.tworrall.talktalk.net/)
Kind regards
Tony
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A very simple but effective unit, I found it easy to fit and have used it a few times, mainly hill starts and works well.
Thanks Tony.
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Welcome Tony,
I will be seeking a park brake as soon as I get a couple of urgent jobs cleared and figure out which model 1300 I have.
You will see from below my first bike was a 98cc James, not sure how you would have handled the massive power of a 200 cc James.
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Hello Glen
Oh yes I recall the immense awesome power of my James 200cc. Believe it or not I achieved 63mph DOWN HILL laid flat on the tank due to the headwind - incredible. Raising the electric screen on the ST1300 is a bit of an improvement - I suppose.
I see you have a 2008 ST1300 - that is about the time that the brake levers changed.
The easiest way to check is to look at the connection between the lever and the master cylinder. The earlier models have a half spherical cup location on the lever, you can see this on the front page of my web site.
http://www.tworrall.talktalk.net/ (http://www.tworrall.talktalk.net/)
If you are still unsure then just send me a photo of your lever.
Kind regards
Tony
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Hi all...this is a very old topic....but I received a very welcome email from Tony last night and I have been able to purchase one of his terrific brakes from the UK site this morning (for my st1100).
Not sure if he has any more in the pipeline...but I think the 1300 one is currently also available.
Chris
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I'm glad you've revived this thread for those who have come recently. I love my Pendle brake lock on my ST1300. I moved it across from Ruby to Ruby2sday. I reckon one could be made for the V-Strom which has an almost identical handbrake. I raised the matter with him, and all he needs is a bike to measure, so if there are any Pommies reading this who can get a V-Strom to him, I'll be his first customer for that model. ++
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Hi all...this is a very old topic....but I received a very welcome email from Tony last night and I have been able to purchase one of his terrific brakes from the UK site this morning (for my st1100).
Not sure if he has any more in the pipeline...but I think the 1300 one is currently also available.
Chris
Hello Chris
I have just put your Pendle Brake Lock into the mail box, its on its way - Thank you for your comments and support
Tony
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Cheers Tony and thanks also...probably warmer there than here in windy, cold Victoria tonight!
Chris
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This and the MC cruise are the best farkles I have installed, both constantly used
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Hi Tony, a warm welcome from Queensland.
One of my most used farkles is your parking brake - I'm a happy customer!
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This and the MC cruise are the best farkles I have installed, both constantly used
Same here Love both :like
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This and the MC cruise are the best farkles I have installed, both constantly used
Hi Tony, it's good to know you're still in the business of making these extraordinary little devices.
I'm with Brian on this subject. ++
Cheers,
Peter
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I am so glad I got mine over two years ago and its still working like new thanks tony
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Hi all...this is a very old topic....but I received a very welcome email from Tony last night and I have been able to purchase one of his terrific brakes from the UK site this morning (for my st1100).
Not sure if he has any more in the pipeline...but I think the 1300 one is currently also available.
Chris
Hello Chris
I have just put your Pendle Brake Lock into the mail box, its on its way - Thank you for your comments and support
Tony
G'day Tony....great news...the parking brake arrived in the mail today and I installed it in 10 minutes tonight after work. Wow! What a great piece of gear...I am also very impressed with how it matches the original colour of the bike and appears part of the original Honda equipment. Thanks again and highly recommended to other owners!
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Chris
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Have had my Pendle brake lock for a couple of months now and agree that this is a terrific piece of gear. So useful when stopped at lights, on hills or elsewhere.
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It's magic for holding the bike when I stop in neutral to grab photos of Town Signs without stopping the engine.
Just don't forget to release it, because it really does work...
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Finally got around to ordering one :runyay
Now just to wait for it to arrive :popcorn :grin
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Love mine :hatwave
Like Biggles said very handy for a number of reasons :like
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Is Tony still around? His website host is not showing the site anymore.
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Hi Folks
Hello from up here to all you guys and gals down there.
Yes I am still around, a bit older but still biking and camping all around Europe on my ST1300.
I had to change my web address, sorry I did not let you know.
New site is
www.tworrall.uk (http://www.tworrall.uk)
Thanks for all the brill feedback for my Parking Brake - it seriously is appreciated.
Nice to know you are still useful when you are an old bugger.
Kind regards
Tony
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I'm guessing you're still looking for a V-Strom to do the measurements for a version of the Parking Brake. I'm sure there's a lot more V-Strom owners than ST owners in the world who would buy one. If I was in the UK I'd lend you my bike to do the measurements (even if it meant what they call "a long ride" over there). :grin
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Hi folks,
I have been asked by many bike owners such as Vstrom, BMW and Yamaha but sorry to say none of them have turned up at my door.
I have even offered to give them a unit F.O.C. but still no action.
So sorry
Tony
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They just dont know a good offer when they hear it..
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Hi folks,
I have been asked by many bike owners such as Vstrom, BMW and Yamaha but sorry to say none of them have turned up at my door.
I have even offered to give them a unit F.O.C. but still no action.
So sorry
Tony
Would a high definition photo of the location with a ruler next to it give you any ideas?
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There would be nothing lost in me having a provisional look to see if I think it would be possible.
Regards
Tony
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Tony - as previously requested please add Honda Goldwing to your Pendle Brake Project.
Rgds
GB
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As far as Goldwings are concerned, some of them use the same Master Cylinder as the ST1100s and the ST1300s but not all.
If you have Wing then send me some photos of yours (Close up) and I will let you know if one of my Pan types will fit.
Tony
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Here 'tis. If you need the original I can send it via email.
(http://www.imghostr.net/images/2019/03/21/0698097dd6a22ad7d4d624b0d44b0bd0.jpg)
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Biggles - Good one and thanks for sending photo.
Rgds
GB
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Thanks for photo. It looks possible but I would need more photos / info.
1 A similar photo but includes showing the position and shape of the Reservoir.
2 A photo taken from the front of the lever which shows the relative heights of the lever etc.
3 A detailed drawing of the Hinge bolt showing all lengths and diameters.
Sorry but I do need to know these things if I am to have a chance making an intelligent judgement as to whether I could make one.
Alternatively if anyone has a scrapped lever assembly including Master cylinder and they could send it me then I am 90% sure I could make one.
Tony
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It might be best if I share all this over on the Oz V-Strom site. Graham (Streak) who co-founded this club bought a Strom and established a club for them which is quite active. It's in their interest that this gets done. I do understand the complexity of the design and the fine tolerances.
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Thanks for info.
I will always do my best to help with whatever you can send me, photos, drawings or info etc.
Tony
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From the photo you have sent me I can see that a unit for the Vstrom would be similar to the ST1300 not the ST1100.
It would mean a small drilling job with a template and drill that I supply.
Tony
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From the photo you have sent me I can see that a unit for the Vstrom would be similar to the ST1300 not the ST1100.
It would mean a small drilling job with a template and drill that I supply.
Tony
I've got the ST1300 one, and have it on a second ST1300. The template and drill worked perfectly.
Measuring the centre of the hinge pin to the centre of the drilled hole comes in at 48mm on my ST. The same distance on the V-Strom (i.e. to the relative position on the triangle) is 46mm. It's possible to drill at 48mm on the V-Strom placing the hole 3mm beyond the triangle mark. The hole would need to be aft of the straight line to be in the centre of the lever. Alternatively, you might be using a slightly shorter arm and template.
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I would definitely make a shorter template and unit but I also need all the detail of the reservoir for the adjustment stop also I need accurate hinge bolt geometry.
I guess your ST1300 is the later type (A9) as the earlier ones (pre 2008) have a ctr hole distance of 42mm.
Thanks for info anyway.
Tony
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I purchased one of Tony's parking brakes, and I really like it - it is extraordinarily convenient.
I wrote an illustrated post on the North American forum that provides more information about how to fit it - if anyone is curious, here is a link to that post: Tony Worrall's "Pendle Parking Brake" for the ST 1300 (https://www.st-owners.com/forums/threads/tony-worralls-pendle-parking-brake-for-the-st-1300.142588/).
Regards from Canada,
Michael
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I am still waiting for mine to arrive from Tony's neck of the woods, can't wait to try it!!