Do U use front, rear or both brakes usually..
#93
03-22-2010 | 08:18 PM
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OK, I gotta ask... why would the rear brake (as opposed to front?) inform the person behind? Don't both brakes activate the brake light?
#95
03-22-2010 | 10:48 PM
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I'm not sure who these experts are but they probably are not MSF Instructors. I do not consider myself to be an "expert" only an experienced rider and Instructor. As a MSF instructor (1987-2005) I taught according to the Rider Handbook, constantly reiterating my instructions for PROPER braking. "The BEST way to achieve maximum braking is to apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel. Simultaneously squeeze the front brake lever and apply the rear brake pedal. Keep the body centered and look well ahead, it helps you keep the motorcycle in a straight line."
I have not been affiliated with MSF for almost 5 years now so if this procedure has changed I apologize. I think there is a little confusion here since in the other posts there are quite a few riders on here stating that they use the front 70% and rear 30% of the time. The proper procedure taught throughout the Nation is stated above. Now....When you apply both brakes fully, the front provides approximately 70% of your stopping power and the rear provides approximately 30% of your stopping power.
As I had stated earlier, you will run into circumstances where you may need to improvise and adapt to your riding conditions.
Good Luck and Ride Safe.
I have not been affiliated with MSF for almost 5 years now so if this procedure has changed I apologize. I think there is a little confusion here since in the other posts there are quite a few riders on here stating that they use the front 70% and rear 30% of the time. The proper procedure taught throughout the Nation is stated above. Now....When you apply both brakes fully, the front provides approximately 70% of your stopping power and the rear provides approximately 30% of your stopping power.
As I had stated earlier, you will run into circumstances where you may need to improvise and adapt to your riding conditions.
Good Luck and Ride Safe.
No apologies needed, you are more qualified then I. Maybe I need to find that anchor Schu suggested.
#96
03-22-2010 | 10:59 PM
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I like the controlled braking of both, if'n I gotta stop quick I am always ready, also my right foot is often perched above the rear brake and 1 finger over the front due to so many left turners and pull outers in front of us.
#97
03-22-2010 | 11:11 PM
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And, I use both brakes equally, except when it may be dangerous to apply the front brake.
They also teach not to 'cover' the front brake, as it could lead to a tendancy of the rider to pull the brake lever unexpectantly which can very likely cause a 'mishap'.
Last edited by CroK; 03-22-2010 at 11:20 PM.
#98
03-22-2010 | 11:35 PM
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Too much front in the wrong condition's can cause trouble.. but just slowing down in the country from 30-40 mph i use mostly front.... panic quick stops means both without locking them up...
Both for me. Using rear brake is nice to square my tire off not much good for stopping though!
#100
03-23-2010 | 12:10 AM
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I locked em both up once...when an elderly couple pulled out in front of me slowly while i was doing 70,I missed em by inches.the bike wobbled a lot,and kicked up a lot of smoke off the tires,but i stayed upright.kinda freaked me out.