My anti lock non anti lock brake

[holy666diver_imp]

I locked my back up easily. Did two tests. I like that it doesn't lock up very easily, this helps with low speed maneuvers and turns.

[Rebel73_imp]

I locked my back up easily. Did two tests. I like that it doesn't lock up very easily, this helps with low speed maneuvers and turns.

Which is it?

[holy666diver_imp]

Quote:Which is it?
Hahaha just realized how that sounded. I meant when I tried and pushed hard it will lock up and skid. When normal pressure is applied it will not lock up and catch you by surprise is what i meant. Meaning when i want to lock up the rear tire I know how.

[dave]

Gentlemen. I've been meaning to start a thread about my anti-lock brakes, but it looks like we've already got one going. My rear brake works great! It has a lot more stopping force than my VFR and I am really happy with it. My concern is the functioning of the anti-lock system on the rear brake. I used it in an emergency (when an 18 wheeler did a right turn across my lane without using his turn signal) and the wheel locked easily, but the anti-lock felt like it was cycling at about 1 Hz, which I find rather odd. I tried locking the rear brake two additional times in a parking lot with the same results - the wheel will instantly lock, then the anti-lock solenoid valve feels like it is cycling at approximately 1 Hz. I know from experience that the front brake anti-lock system on this bike cycles at approximately 60 Hz, which seems to be what cars I have driven operate at. Does anyone know what the rear brake anti-lock solenoid frequency should be?

[DBXXX_imp]

I've had no trouble locking the rear wheel in the quick stop portion of the license exam (~15 mph). Haven't tried it at speed, but it may be harder because the weight shift toward the front is probably a lot stronger when you're traveling faster.

[skimhitz_imp]

The rear brake isn't meant to be used for emergency/panic braking, or even under normal braking situations. Majority of your breaking comes from the front wheel. When you brake with the front, the weight transfer causes the front tire to be pushed into the ground, increasing your contact patch and the available friction for braking.

When you brake with the rear, you can potentially lose traction much easier. The rear brake is meant for conditions where the front might break loose, like in the rain or on gravel. Or if you're racing, to set up the bike's weight for a turn.

If you're riding on a normal day on the streets, you should be pretty much exclusively using the front brake. People think that they should use the rear to avoid going end over end or braking the front loose, but it would take being extremely ham fisted to do that, I assure you. And attempting to use both in an emergency situation is just as bad. Trying to modulate two different brakes at once requires far too much processing to be instinctual.

Stick with the front brake, except in times with low traction.

[CIP57_imp]

You should be covering both brakes all the time. Burning off speed by using "some" rear allows your front end to stay less compressed with better mobility.

I use my rear all the time during normal braking, both brakes will have equal pressure until the final 15-20 MPH and the front will do the work. By covering the brake (always having 2 fingers on the brake) you are less likely to grab a handful in emergency situations.

Rear braking on tracks are used only to stabilize or straighten out the bike while trail braking with the front will cause yaw or lean, so they both have there benefits.