08-01-2016, 11:02 PM
I certainly feel the rear brake on my 14 could be better, but it's nowhere near the useless lump that was on my 13. If you've ever ridden a bike with a strong rear brake you know instantly when you ride a bike for the first time whether it's brakes are good or weak.
Btw I rode my sons FJ-09 last Sunday. Worst rear brake I have ever felt on a motorcycle. Not only was it weak, but pedal travel was insanely long, like point your toes at the ground long travel, with little effect.
Funny the two strongest rear brakes I have felt were the tiny rear brakes on our Majesty scooters and the rear brake on a T rex scooter I was given as a loaner while they worked on my ST 1300 a few weeks ago. Both operated by left hand. STellar brakes that really comtributed to stopping the vehicle.
I know, I know, you dont have to tell me again, percentage wise the front brakes do most of the braking, but whether the rear brakes supply 20%, or 10% or 1 % why give up any percentage of total braking ability. For me a good strong, solid feeling rear brake is a joy to have and makes riding fast and controlled so much easier.
I've read from internet experts, that racers don't use rear brakes, that's not true. I have been within arms distance of Valention Rossi's bike and it had a very nice rear disc set up. I'm betting it was plenty strong. I have also saved quotes from interviews I have read with MotoGP racers, about them using their rear brakes to set up certain corners or back their way into turns. If the pros use rear brakes it's probably ok for us mortals to as well.
Btw I rode my sons FJ-09 last Sunday. Worst rear brake I have ever felt on a motorcycle. Not only was it weak, but pedal travel was insanely long, like point your toes at the ground long travel, with little effect.
Funny the two strongest rear brakes I have felt were the tiny rear brakes on our Majesty scooters and the rear brake on a T rex scooter I was given as a loaner while they worked on my ST 1300 a few weeks ago. Both operated by left hand. STellar brakes that really comtributed to stopping the vehicle.
I know, I know, you dont have to tell me again, percentage wise the front brakes do most of the braking, but whether the rear brakes supply 20%, or 10% or 1 % why give up any percentage of total braking ability. For me a good strong, solid feeling rear brake is a joy to have and makes riding fast and controlled so much easier.
I've read from internet experts, that racers don't use rear brakes, that's not true. I have been within arms distance of Valention Rossi's bike and it had a very nice rear disc set up. I'm betting it was plenty strong. I have also saved quotes from interviews I have read with MotoGP racers, about them using their rear brakes to set up certain corners or back their way into turns. If the pros use rear brakes it's probably ok for us mortals to as well.