jerryv Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 It's an article from cycle world on "braking". Don't recall hearing about this method at my MSF class but that was 12 years ago. It makes sense; braking properly, using both at the same time can be difficult, especially in emergency situations. http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/05/28/the-brake-light-initiative-treatise-on-motorcycle-control-using-your-braking-skills/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Interesting article. Thanks @jerryv ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Interesting article. Thanks @jerryv !Need to study this more .. I can brake or be on the throttle .. very difficult to do both carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 From what I gather, they suggest training towards smooth operation - the brake light on thing is not actually braking but just making the pads connect to the rotors, just in case there is a need to brake as you go through the turn - if you need to brake, just continue to apply the brakes in linear fashion, and since the pads are already in contact with the rotor, that dials out any abrupt application which, according to them, is the main cause of losing control. Interesting take and it seems logical to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 From what I gather, they suggest training towards smooth operation - the brake light on thing is not actually braking but just making the pads connect to the rotors, just in case there is a need to brake as you go through the turn - if you need to brake, just continue to apply the brakes in linear fashion, and since the pads are already in contact with the rotor, that dials out any abrupt application which, according to them, is the main cause of losing control. Interesting take and it seems logical to me. I agree, contact is what they were discussing, but it is difficult to maintain a light squeeze on the brakes (especially the front) and also be able to modulate the throttle. Food for thought, that's for sure. I'll bet more people get into trouble braking than anything to do with too much speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks @Jerryv I have been out practicing corners to build confidence and will give this a go. this article is in line with my thoughts on building confidence, having absolute mastery of the bike, controls and physics of there application. (does that sentence make sense?! lol) I am still nervous on changing direction at the higher speeds and on blind corners. I feel that i slow down 'too much' still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks @jerryv I have been out practicing corners to build confidence and will give this a go. this article is in line with my thoughts on building confidence, having absolute mastery of the bike, controls and physics of there application. (does that sentence make sense?! lol) I am still nervous on changing direction at the higher speeds and on blind corners. I feel that i slow down 'too much' still. .... going slower is better than going too fast! err on the side of caution until practice and experience build. Don't get over confident, that's a bad mistake too ... I've been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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