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Old September 17th, 2019, 08:14 AM   #4
jkv45
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Originally Posted by Triple Jim View Post
With my 250, and confirmed by the photo above, "very little braking force" is an understatement. Using any rear brake during max braking will do nothing but lock the wheel, reducing steering stability.
That's always been my theory as well.

In normal conditions with a good front tire, adequate brakes, and practice, there shouldn't be much contact from the rear wheel to get any amount of braking from it. If you are getting any significant braking from the rear during a hard stop you need to be utilizing the front more.

The other factor is mental. Too complicated of a braking procedure will over-tax you in a stressful situation. Sure you can add and subtract rear brake in a parking lot when you are relaxed and practicing, but surprised and under stress it's too much workload IMO.

Keep it simple. Concentrate on modulating the front. That gives the largest benefit.

Others will disagree.

Best thing is to anticipate a potentially dangerous situation and react or remove yourself before emergency action is required.
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