Braking power at different speeds?

Miles_Prower · July 5th, 2012, 12:20 PM

So I was riding to work today and I noticed something when trying to slow/stop. At slow speeds, if I squeeze on the brakes a moderate amount, the bike slows but not all too quickly. If I'm going faster..say 50+mph, and squeeze the same amount, the front of the bike noticeably dips and the bike definitely slows quicker. Is there a reason for this difference in braking power, or is it all in my head?? Is it because there's more forward momentum so it just adds more weight -> friction -> braking power up front?

Motofool · July 5th, 2012, 01:22 PM

It should not be a reason for what you describe to happen, unless your brake pads develop extra grip with heat (longer time under friction).

alex.s · July 5th, 2012, 02:33 PM

what is "You're crazy", Mr. trebek.

Miles_Prower · July 5th, 2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

what is "You're crazy", Mr. trebek.

ok..now gimme that umbrella and let me go dancing!

July 5th, 2012, 12:20 PM	#1
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	Braking power at different speeds? So I was riding to work today and I noticed something when trying to slow/stop. At slow speeds, if I squeeze on the brakes a moderate amount, the bike slows but not all too quickly. If I'm going faster..say 50+mph, and squeeze the same amount, the front of the bike noticeably dips and the bike definitely slows quicker. Is there a reason for this difference in braking power, or is it all in my head?? Is it because there's more forward momentum so it just adds more weight -> friction -> braking power up front?

July 5th, 2012, 01:22 PM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	It should not be a reason for what you describe to happen, unless your brake pads develop extra grip with heat (longer time under friction). __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

July 5th, 2012, 02:33 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	what is "You're crazy", Mr. trebek. __________________________________________________

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