fromt brake , do you use it ????
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From: Kentucky
I use the front brake a lot. Probably more than the rear, but I don't really think about which to use - both or either depending on what I'm doing, whatever feels right.
I did find that where I used to use the front brake any time on my Sportster, once I got on the Softail the front brake is a little tricky at low speeds and such, so I have to be more certain to use the rear. When a Sportster throws its momentum sideways because I hit the front brake too hard in a low speed turn, I could just put my foot down - the Softail is a lot more weight to hold up (as I find out every time I have to lean it sideways to get the handlebars through the door, going in and out of my house).
I did find that where I used to use the front brake any time on my Sportster, once I got on the Softail the front brake is a little tricky at low speeds and such, so I have to be more certain to use the rear. When a Sportster throws its momentum sideways because I hit the front brake too hard in a low speed turn, I could just put my foot down - the Softail is a lot more weight to hold up (as I find out every time I have to lean it sideways to get the handlebars through the door, going in and out of my house).
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From: Huddersfield. U.K.
If travelling in a straight line then yes. It is way more efficient than the rear brake. Round corners then not often unless they're not very curved and the road is dry.
Who would ride a motorbike without using the front brake? I love the way on my sportsbike grabbing the brake with two fingers will bring the thing to a stop in hardly any time at all. Took a bit of adjusting to riding a Harley where the brakes are a bit more 'moderate' to say the least, and the Fat Bob is meant to be better than most.
Who would ride a motorbike without using the front brake? I love the way on my sportsbike grabbing the brake with two fingers will bring the thing to a stop in hardly any time at all. Took a bit of adjusting to riding a Harley where the brakes are a bit more 'moderate' to say the least, and the Fat Bob is meant to be better than most.
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From: Orygun
One of my riding buddies uses his front brake exclusively. As a result he went down three times this year. Front brake on gravel + heavy braking = road rash. Sure I use my front brake, but with my rear brake. Anybody who has ridden in the woods or on a track probably knows about tucking the front end. That's why I use the rear first then the front...
