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No Worries · 10-17-2008, 08:59 PM

I'm not a believer of using only the front brake, or of braking real hard for a corner. To me, coming out of the corner is the most important and the most fun.

Here's what Lee Parks in Total Control says: "anything that abruptly interferes with the suspension can cause a significant loss of traction. For this reason, it is important to apply the brakes simultaneously and as smoothly as possible."

Here's what Parks says about braking and suspension movement: "When using the brakes, be sure not to apply them too quickly. When this happens, the rear wheel is prone to skidding, and the front end will dive rapidly, causing major instability. A good measure of proper application is minimal suspension movement."

For me to take my old bikes quickly down a steep, twisty road like Lookout Mountain, I have to use both brakes. If I just use the front brake, the assistance of gravity and nose dive might be too much for my front tire. I also have to use the front and rear smoothly to keep the front end from bouncing up and down as I brake for the corner, lean, and accelerate to the next corner.

10-17-2008, 08:59 PM	#12
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I'm not a believer of using only the front brake, or of braking real hard for a corner. To me, coming out of the corner is the most important and the most fun. Here's what Lee Parks in Total Control says: "anything that abruptly interferes with the suspension can cause a significant loss of traction. For this reason, it is important to apply the brakes simultaneously and as smoothly as possible." Here's what Parks says about braking and suspension movement: "When using the brakes, be sure not to apply them too quickly. When this happens, the rear wheel is prone to skidding, and the front end will dive rapidly, causing major instability. A good measure of proper application is minimal suspension movement." For me to take my old bikes quickly down a steep, twisty road like Lookout Mountain, I have to use both brakes. If I just use the front brake, the assistance of gravity and nose dive might be too much for my front tire. I also have to use the front and rear smoothly to keep the front end from bouncing up and down as I brake for the corner, lean, and accelerate to the next corner.