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Old 09-30-2008, 11:44 AM   #1
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You really should practice locking the rear brake too. I panic stopped for a University bus that suddenly pulled over and THEN hit its lights last week. My rear brake locked the tire and sent me into a severe fish tail that I ultimately had to release all brake pressure and overun into the oncoming lane.
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Old 09-30-2008, 10:34 PM   #2
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You really should practice locking the rear brake too. I panic stopped for a University bus that suddenly pulled over and THEN hit its lights last week. My rear brake locked the tire and sent me into a severe fish tail that I ultimately had to release all brake pressure and overun into the oncoming lane.
hah i lock the rear and skid up to my garage every day on the 450 lol. i'll have to post pics of my rear driveway someday
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Old 10-02-2008, 10:59 PM   #3
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Ive always tried to avoid locking the rear or shifting to fast causing hop or chatter. I use the front break to square off a corner.
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