Front brake usage?
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
For many years, I too didn't use the front brake for anything other than holding position when stopped on a grade. But that was on bikes that weighed 200 to 300 lbs. And most of those had drum brakes at both ends. On a 800 lb beast, loaded with rider, passenger, and gear, I definitely use the front brake quite a bit. Even for normal, slow, cruising. I just don't use it exclusively. Too much front brake on a slow stop causes the front end to dive, thus causing you to lose any and all balance when stopping. So I use the front and rear to slow me down, and the rear to actually stop with just a touch of the front.
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From: Dayton
Both brakes all the time. I used to use the front brake more when stopping because I didn't know how to stop without rolling up and putting both feet on the ground. Now that I can stop like a 'big boy', I use both brakes up until the bike is stopped. Just feels like you have more control over the bike.
I use the rear solo when doing slow speed maneuvers in the 'friction' zone.
I use the rear solo when doing slow speed maneuvers in the 'friction' zone.
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Mpls, MN
Terrain is key, it dictates how much front brake you can use, takes a bit of trial and error, but time in the saddle will teach you.
I find how many fingers I run on the lever makes a difference, one finger for slow speeds, rainy or slippery surfaces and 3 for normal use.
Started doing that many years ago and it seems to work for me.
Twisted, why two calipers if I may ask??
Does look nice.
Al
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: NH
+1 with DannyZ. Too much front brake when stopping can take ya down pretty quick. As mentioned always knowing what kind of situation your in helps with the type of breaking ya need to use, including downshifting and using your power to slow er down...jmo
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Less heat than normal look at the rotor , no discoloration or deep wear grooves at all . Works just like an antilock system , doesn't matter how hard I hit it won't lock the rear but will damn near throw you outa the seat it grabs so well , real sweet side effect and has been put to the test several times . 
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From: Desert Hell
Less heat than normal look at the rotor , no discoloration or deep wear grooves at all . Works just like an antilock system , doesn't matter how hard I hit it won't lock the rear but will damn near throw you outa the seat it grabs so well , real sweet side effect and has been put to the test several times .
That's tight....I wondered....no color; no grooves.....she is a beauty!!! I love the chrome-check my WG-you can tell!!