Front brake vs. rear brake - Page 3

OreoGaborio · 01-09-2010, 12:31 PM

I'm thinking we're starting to get further away from a rainy street ride thread and more into more of a track discussion.... But....

"Rotate" the bike in corners?

Trip · 01-09-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmall

You can be of your opinion, but two is always greater than one..

Except when one wins you championships when those two guys are behind you. FAIL... It's a preference.

OreoGaborio · 01-09-2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmall

You can be of your opinion, but two is always greater than one..

100% agreed...

Unless there are so many things going on that using both takes concentration away from places where that concentration would be more useful. This is the rational I use for not using my rear brake on the track. The "risks" outweigh the benefits. Using both slows me down in more ways than one, both figuratively and literally.

Trip · 01-09-2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

"Rotate" the bike in corners?

I am believe the writer of the article was referring to backing it in when he wrote that. That should be saved for another topic though.

Cruzergirl · 01-09-2010, 12:34 PM

I like the track day idea. Next time I'm in Birmingham I'll see if I can set one up (and that is such a nice track, but I've only seen it from the window of the museum).

Practicing in the rain is what I try to do, obviously but it is such an effort to force myself to go out there given my insecurity.

Another thing that caught me off guard was the difference between my Vstar-1100, all the Harleys I've ever riden, even the V-Max and this Victory. The Victory seems to behave very differently.

The first time I rode in the rain was when I drove the VStar to work the first week I had it (it was also my first motorcycle). It was a deluge type rain after work and the puddles were up to the middle of my front tire. There were trucks passing me spraying water in my face (I felt like I was inside a wave at the beach on occasion). There were time I couldn't see. I just had to chant to myself: "trust your gear, trust your gear". Braking wasn't the problem then.

I will look into a track day. As for dropping by on a rainy day... I live about 5 hours from Barbers... that would be difficult.

Thanks for all the input. I've been paying diligent attention to all the advice.

Trip · 01-09-2010, 12:38 PM

Can't believe no one called me on it yet.

It's impossible for me not to use the rear brake on the GS. The brakes are linked, so even though I use front only, I am still using the rear.

It's only linked front to rear though, so in dirt I can use just rear.

OreoGaborio · 01-09-2010, 12:39 PM

Well I can believe it... I had no idea what the hell you rode

Cruzergirl · 01-09-2010, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Can't believe no one called me on it yet.

It's impossible for me not to use the rear brake on the GS. The brakes are linked, so even though I use front only, I am still using the rear.

It's only linked front to rear though, so in dirt I can use just rear.

Oh, too be just a bit taller. That would be my bike. BMWs rule

But, the Victory will do, for now...

Cruzergirl · 01-09-2010, 12:40 PM

Okay jackasses... quit highjackin' my thread!

Trip · 01-09-2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruzergirl

Oh, too be just a bit taller. That would be my bike. BMWs rule

The 800 and 650 twins are nice too. They make a shorter 1200GS with a short seat that's completely OEM. Have you sat on one of those?

01-09-2010, 12:31 PM	#21
OreoGaborio Tony's Crack Pusher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Topsfield MA Moto: 2003 Aprilia Tuono (street/track days), 2006 SV650 (race) Posts: 428	I'm thinking we're starting to get further away from a rainy street ride thread and more into more of a track discussion.... But.... "Rotate" the bike in corners? __________________ -Pete LRRS/CCS#187 ECK-Racing, Ironstone Ventures, Tony's Track Days, SV Racer Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists \| Phoenix Graphics \| Woodcraft \| Moon Performance \| RJ's Motorsport \| Motorcycles of Manchester \| MTAG-Pirelli The Garage: '03 Tuono (Hooligan bike :naughty) \| '06 SV650 (race)

01-09-2010, 12:39 PM	#27
OreoGaborio Tony's Crack Pusher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Topsfield MA Moto: 2003 Aprilia Tuono (street/track days), 2006 SV650 (race) Posts: 428	Well I can believe it... I had no idea what the hell you rode __________________ -Pete LRRS/CCS#187 ECK-Racing, Ironstone Ventures, Tony's Track Days, SV Racer Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists \| Phoenix Graphics \| Woodcraft \| Moon Performance \| RJ's Motorsport \| Motorcycles of Manchester \| MTAG-Pirelli The Garage: '03 Tuono (Hooligan bike :naughty) \| '06 SV650 (race)

01-09-2010, 12:34 PM	#25
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	I like the track day idea. Next time I'm in Birmingham I'll see if I can set one up (and that is such a nice track, but I've only seen it from the window of the museum). Practicing in the rain is what I try to do, obviously but it is such an effort to force myself to go out there given my insecurity. Another thing that caught me off guard was the difference between my Vstar-1100, all the Harleys I've ever riden, even the V-Max and this Victory. The Victory seems to behave very differently. The first time I rode in the rain was when I drove the VStar to work the first week I had it (it was also my first motorcycle). It was a deluge type rain after work and the puddles were up to the middle of my front tire. There were trucks passing me spraying water in my face (I felt like I was inside a wave at the beach on occasion). There were time I couldn't see. I just had to chant to myself: "trust your gear, trust your gear". Braking wasn't the problem then. I will look into a track day. As for dropping by on a rainy day... I live about 5 hours from Barbers... that would be difficult. Thanks for all the input. I've been paying diligent attention to all the advice.

01-09-2010, 12:40 PM	#29
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	Okay jackasses... quit highjackin' my thread!