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Suspension
The suspension system on the CB77 departs from the usual Honda practice, which has leading
links for the front and swing-arms at the rear. Instead, it follows the pattern set on
Honda's recent racing bikes, retaining the swing arms behind, but switching over to
telescopic forks up front. At both ends, the actual springing is provided by oil-damped
coil springs. The rear suspension units are also adjustable for load: a three-position
camming collar setting the unit to accommodate whatever load is being, carried.
The brakes are somewhat unusual for motorcycle units. They are of the double leading shoe type, which gives a maximum of braking effect for a minimum of effort an the part of the rider. Also, this type gives the most even wearing of the brake linings and it is, in most respects, clearly superior to the one-leading, one-trailing shoe system. And, too, the Honda brakes must be rated rather high just on the basis of their sheer size. The drums are a good 9 inches in diameter, are made of aluminum, and are heavily finned. Needless to say, we were unable to induce any trace of fading and the overall level of stopping power was exceedingly good.
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