11-01-2014, 01:24 PM
I go along with Pterodactyl's ideas. I use
the rear all the time to steady the chassis and to minimize brake drive.
Very useful for tight corners, or when making a slow, very tight turn,
where it will keep you from screwing things up with the front brake,
while making it easier to keep on low power during the turn.
I came to rely on the rear when riding single track on my ktm dirt
bike. Found it made my life much safer.
It's not a matter of how "strong" the rear brake is, as the front will be doing the heavy work when needed, but that it can provide the stability to keep you safe.
Used it less on track days, though.
mike
the rear all the time to steady the chassis and to minimize brake drive.
Very useful for tight corners, or when making a slow, very tight turn,
where it will keep you from screwing things up with the front brake,
while making it easier to keep on low power during the turn.
I came to rely on the rear when riding single track on my ktm dirt
bike. Found it made my life much safer.
It's not a matter of how "strong" the rear brake is, as the front will be doing the heavy work when needed, but that it can provide the stability to keep you safe.
Used it less on track days, though.
mike