04-14-2014, 11:48 AM
I think I may have been misunderstood. What I meant was, that I conducted an experiment to see if the brake light would come on with some ones toes accidentally touching the brake lever. What I found is that it takes much more pressure to activate the light. You would have to intentionally press hard enough for the light to illuminate. My other bike had a very small brake lever, typical of dirt bikes, there was no way to have your toes touching the brake unless you delibertly turned your foot inward to apply brake. The lever on the cb sits further out and would be easy to activate accidentally. I have looked down while riding in a natural position and my toes are about 1" away in an outward manner. If you were to grip the tank with your knees, then your foot would naturally tend to rotate inward somewhat.I know riding the brakes would cause brake pads and rotors to get hot and wear prematurely. I try to be aware of my feet position. But, as in the case of someone who were not so careful, from a safety standpoint, at least the possibility of constant brake light causing drivers behind not to know when you are stopping or slowing down, would be very unlikely.Just a thought after riding behind some people on group rides whose rear break lever must be very sensitive or out of adjustment.