| Good debate
I always used my back brake - not sure why they would put one on the bike if not to be used. Then at the start of last season I started racing and began to learn how to really stop in a hurry - like nothing I'd ever done on a road or track before - you have to or 5 bikes go past you into the corner. I found I was too clumsy on the rear and kept locking it and had an excursion into the litter at Druids. Since then, I've NEVER used the rear brake on any of my bikes, even commuting to work.
Now I know that's not too sensible and all the big racers use them, so this season I might give it a go.
Regarding trailing the front into corners. Have you ever seen footage of the WSB/GP boys from the camera facing their right hand. There was one shot of Colin Edwards who had the brake on HARD until the apex, fully cranked over - what's all that about? Don't try this at home!!!! Edwards for winning MotoGP anyone?
WeeJohnyB |