Thread: Thank you MSF!
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Old January 1st, 2013, 02:17 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by outasight20 View Post
The idea behind the MSF instructions is that you don't want to release the rear brake when the rear wheel is out of alignment with the front (to avoid a highside). But if you are going straight and lock up the rear tire, letting off the brake when the rear is lined up with the front will result in the tire starting to spin normally again.
That was mentioned in my MSF class. The instructor went on to say that instead of thinking too much about what is going on during the incident (which is what newbs like me do) just ride it out.

What they were adamant about was releasing and reapplying the front brakes if you grab a fistful.
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