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Originally Posted by LazinCajun
I'm now thinking it's necessary to practice dealing with those panicky/fearful/instinctual reactions in addition to gradually applying brakes, but I'm not sure how to simulate those situations safely. Any suggestions?
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I would suggest, you read Proficient Motorcycling. I don't have it handy but as I recall Hough's method...
Start slowly, no more than 15 mph
Come to a COMPLETE STOP, FEET DOWN, as quickly as you are comfortable.
Did you stall? Work on that.
Did you lock up a wheel? Work on that.
Did the handlebars push you back up a little more than you expected? Work on that
Repeat until you feel you have it down pat.
Increase speed to 20-25
Come to a COMPLETE STOP, FEET DOWN, as quickly as you are comfortable.
Did you stall? Work on that.
Did you lock up a wheel? Work on that.
Did the handlebars push you back up a little more than you expected? Work on that
Repeat until you feel you have it down pat.
Staying well within your comfort zone, increase your speed a bit at a time, until you feel you have it down pat...
I still feel just a little disoriented after every "Panic Stop." I'm working on that.
Then keep on practicing, to the end of your days, to stay sharp.
Eventually, you start to get a sense of your braking distance at different speeds, and this will begin to take some of the "Panic" out of the "Stop"