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Old July 13th, 2016, 09:12 AM   #4
NevadaWolf
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Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles

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MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14
Thanks for the tips, @Motofool! (sadly, amgrass is blocked at work - phooey!)

I'd read/heard that the rear brake was the best for these slow speed rides, but when I tried it on both the Honda and the Ninja, it felt ... weird? Almost like my foot didn't want to cooperate and do anything with the brake. I do use the rear brake regularly, both for slowing to a stop at intersections and in sync with the front brake for slowing and stabilizing in corners. But in the parking lot, not sure what happened. I'll add it in again and see if I can keep a steady fluid movement.

I've been using the throttle and clutch to modulate my speed (as can be heard) with limited brake use - mostly when I get going too quick on the straight before the turn.

Here's the work I did on the Honda. While I've found it's easier to move to counter balance on the Ninja, on the Honda once I have moved slightly off center, it's more stable.

Link to original page on YouTube.

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