8" single sided front brake

[limeyrob]

Yes, I rode Venom for a couple of years, I can't remember the front brake so I'm assuming it was OK, I'd certainly remember it if it wasn't. like the 7" on the B31 .  I don't recall it being especially fast but it could cruise for hours at near full throttle.

[Rex]

Fast is relative. My Venom would wee all over my Star Twin, but many/most japanese 500s would easily beat either of them.

[Joolstacho]

The Velocette SLS front brake is superb. Nothing special... It just really works!

[Greybeard]

I'd still have that thing if I'd ever mastered how to kick start it.
cheers

I'm not suprised you could not start the bike; your legs don't reach the lever 🙄

[berger]

GB 

[Triton Thrasher]

In my brief experience of a Velocette Venom, I followed the simple instructions and it started easily.

[limeyrob]

Mine too, just the usual big single technique.  Unlike my DBD34 which was always a pig and best to park a the top of a hill just in case.

[Rex]

Mine too, but it has it's own Velo-derived procedure and not like any other big single.
I wouldn't call the front brake superb either, but merely passable. Maybe that's why the after-market TLS brakes are so popular?

[olev]

You're right GB.
Could it be the cut price backyard hip replacement?
Wonder if Musky is having that problem too.
cheers

[limeyrob]

You saying those don't work?  I've just got a great deal on hip replacement on Alibaba.  Apparently the price drops 50% if I buy 3.