Front brake vs. rear brake

[101lifts2]

I have no issue riding in rain, but on the ZX6r the front brake is so powerful that you don't even need the rear (though I use it just from habit). On the track, I use it sparringly.

On cruisers and my EX500 you need the rear brake or you are simply not stopping in any short distances.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Trip

you can't be serious

There's a lot of racers that don't use rear brake on the street/track. You don't have to use the rear on typical street conditions, it's not getting away with anything. A lot of us that don't use it, can use it if they want to, but choose not to use it. I use it all the damn time off road or on my dirt bike, but never use it on the street unless I come into a condition that calls for it like gravel or other particle debris. There is more than enough stopping power in the front of a modern sport bike than you will ever need. For you safety nazi's on the board, you aren't going to want to be backing it in on public streets anyway. Rear use is not a big concern on the street.

And here we go..... I knew this thread would turn in to this arguement.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by marko138

And here we go..... I knew this thread would turn in to this arguement.

shut up douche