I toss out an anchor

 

"Balance is crucial to a motorcycle’s dynamics, and that’s why most bikes have individual front and rear brake controls. Most experts agree that roughly 70% of braking effort should go to the front wheel (which uses the hand lever on the right grip), and 30% to the rear (which is operated by the right foot pedal.) Front brakes require more effort because weight transfer from slowing down will shift the bike’s balance from the rear wheel to the front, enabling the front tire to handle more load. When there’s less downforce on the rear tire, it becomes much easier to lockup and slide that wheel, resulting in a loss of control... the front, however, is less likely to slip because of the weight transferred to that end."

I have put too much pressure on the back and locked up on dry asphalt, especially where the road is slanted to edge for drainage it can get real ugly real quick. Front is much harder to get to skid (not impossible) because of the loading on the front wheel. My experience (worth about the traditional $0.02), my attendance at advanced riders class 9 years ago and a few "expert" articles I have looked up all seem to add up to same that one should apply more pressure to front but use both and practice often.

Since my old body and mind cannot duplicate ABS I think I will stay with it.

 

Works off the front brake as well.
I use both and prefer the ABS, because you can't plan for every eventuality.

 

Usually a combo. Stay away from the front at slow speeds.

 

Most effective braking is on the front but I do find the Road King appreciates a touch of back brake to settle it down a bit if I'm pushing it. The Dyna is a real front brake bike in comparison and gains little from the use of the rear brake.

 

Mostly I use the front but I'm making a conscious effort to work the rear more. (did that sound right?)

 

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.

 

Both brakes at all times!

 

Both.

 

I don't know how you stop if you don't grab a hand full of the front and drag the back!