How easily does YOUR rear tire lockup
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From: Bellville, Tx
RE: How easily does YOUR rear tire lockup
Having spent time in the dirt(MX) and on a crotch rocket for 10 yrs(RD400) I have learned that both brakes are needed for a quick stop. When I built my Evo chopper I did my homework and used a Willwood rear caliper w/ceramic pads on SS disc. Even in a recent collision accident(left turner) I didn't lock up either but did get on both front and back. I was in a knee draggin' left of my own hoping to pass in back of her. On the brakes and turning hard, no skidding. Smashed my leg on her bumper, but avoided a Tbone. I've been riding for 45 yrs and feel I have learned thru experience how to get the most performance out of my bikes.
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RE: How easily does YOUR rear tire lockup
ORIGINAL: bobbyg12
How do you like the ceramics??
How do you like the ceramics??
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RE: How easily does YOUR rear tire lockup
ORIGINAL: DeJavu
Having spent time in the dirt(MX) and on a crotch rocket for 10 yrs(RD400) I have learned that both brakes are needed for a quick stop. When I built my Evo chopper I did my homework and used a Willwood rear caliper w/ceramic pads on SS disc. Even in a recent collision accident(left turner) I didn't lock up either but did get on both front and back. I was in a knee draggin' left of my own hoping to pass in back of her. On the brakes and turning hard, no skidding. Smashed my leg on her bumper, but avoided a Tbone. I've been riding for 45 yrs and feel I have learned thru experience how to get the most performance out of my bikes.
Having spent time in the dirt(MX) and on a crotch rocket for 10 yrs(RD400) I have learned that both brakes are needed for a quick stop. When I built my Evo chopper I did my homework and used a Willwood rear caliper w/ceramic pads on SS disc. Even in a recent collision accident(left turner) I didn't lock up either but did get on both front and back. I was in a knee draggin' left of my own hoping to pass in back of her. On the brakes and turning hard, no skidding. Smashed my leg on her bumper, but avoided a Tbone. I've been riding for 45 yrs and feel I have learned thru experience how to get the most performance out of my bikes.
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From: Cape Coral, Fl.
RE: How easily does YOUR rear tire lockup
ORIGINAL: MikeMihelich
Here's a good measure of how you're doing on your braking practices. Do yourrear tires last almost as long as the front? If so your are braking correctly!
Here's a good measure of how you're doing on your braking practices. Do yourrear tires last almost as long as the front? If so your are braking correctly!
I have always used the stock Dunlops but going with Metzlers next time around.
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From: southeast Indiana
RE: How easily does YOUR rear tire lockup
The only bike I ever owned that I went down at speed after the rear tire washed out was a 2002 R1150R BMW. Oh yes, it had ABS brakes.
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RE: How easily does YOUR rear tire lockup
ORIGINAL: bobbyg12
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Let me rephrase - Use the front brake!!! Don't use the rear brake unless you are at slow speeds. There will be other opinions (although it looks like mostly the same). Hm, what else??
ORIGINAL: Beemervet
Why is this so hard to understand?
ORIGINAL: bobbyg12
I'll quote from the RLAP videos - Front brake, front brake, front brake!!
I rarely use the rear until I'm at low speed. I'm sure that you'll hear other opinions...
I'll quote from the RLAP videos - Front brake, front brake, front brake!!
I rarely use the rear until I'm at low speed. I'm sure that you'll hear other opinions...
Let me rephrase - Use the front brake!!! Don't use the rear brake unless you are at slow speeds. There will be other opinions (although it looks like mostly the same). Hm, what else??
