Braking during cornering

[Rocket Scientist]

Scientists have proven that DS tires get better traction in cow poop.

I proved what

 

[Steel]

I proved what

I forgot, you tested on deer poop.

 

[Rocket Scientist]



I forgot, you tested on deer poop.

Hahaha........Hey, wait a minute

 

[Wannbe]

Why is it that a good thread about a technical aspect of riding is turned into name calling 3rd grade discussion? Usually instigated by one particular member that I have yet to see one positive comment from.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

NA its all about being careful on public roads ya never ever know what might be arond the next corner Im always surprised by the antics of the cage drivers they are a scary bunch of maniacs so I suggest we all slow down and avoid a catastrophe

 

[Danvitt]

What I have been trying is to enter turns with the Rear brake ON at various degrees. "Trail Braking" It depend of the type of turn. This way I can keep some throttle ON through the turn rather than throttle up from idle.

Now, checking the front brake while leaning ? My fingers are not long enough. Perhaps I need different levers.

On the Sportster, I entered a turn with the front brake on, hit dirt and skid @ mid corner. Its so sudden it is hard to adjust for that.

Speaking of MCrider, I've watched quite a few of videos of his. Very informative, then I noticed his eye, then i noticed a video titled, the story behind "that eye" . Mad respect for this guy.

 

[1olbull]

Why is it that a good thread about a technical aspect of riding is turned into name calling 3rd grade discussion? Usually instigated by one particular member that I have yet to see one positive comment from.

Because I was attacked for NO reason by @IMFASTTOO and responded in kind!
He is a troll & troublemaker!
I refuse to take his insults both to me and others on this fine forum!

 

[barbagris]

Steve - That's what the "IGNORE" button is for.

 

[Claviger]

In my experience (which admittedly is far less than many captains here), gently and smoothly dragging the rear brakes is a great way to keep weight even distributed on both ends if you go into a corner too hot.

There's always the option of rolling on gently and leaning more, but sometimes that is a very bad idea, so if you go in super hot, and realize that you're not quite going to make the turn, a gently drug rear brake can tighten your line enough to squeeze into the line you're looking to be in.

This trick has saved my ass (and my R3) numerous times.


I 100% do not condone using front brake to tighten a line when leaned over hard. You may get away with it numerous times, but that one time your front tire tucks, you're ****ed. You can't fix or save that, you're going down. If the rear slides slightly it's very very recoverable.

 

[1olbull]

@Claviger Rob,
Correctamundo regarding slight use of the rear brake. That will set up your front end to help resist dive.
I would say use of the front brake for trail braking needs to be more judicious a company with more practice and more skill. More times than not I trail brake using only the rear.
Entering too hot at the last minute requires use of both brakes at threshold while maintaining your bike upright.