breaking on the track

CrazyKell · 12-16-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spierce

never use your back brake

Google trail braking.

Ninjakel · 12-16-2008, 04:29 PM

Thanks Kell, I was about to post a link to that.

shmike · 12-16-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Google trail braking.

I did.

Wiki has a nice read on it but it doesn't discuss the topic at hand.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_braking

Edit: actually it does:

Quote:

Traditionally, trail braking is done exclusively with the front brake even though trailing the rear brake will effectively slow the motorcycle, also decreasing the turning radius.

ducati_atx · 12-16-2008, 04:38 PM

http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=trail+braking

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