Riding tip of the week.

[goz1960]

Hardly ever use my rear brake, unless I need to sit the bike up a bit in a corner?.

[Dan505]

not even for general slowing down from speed to keep the bike balanced?

[goz1960]

Some times but mainly use front brakes for stopping. Dare say use the rear more than I think without giving it a thought if that makes sense?.

[Dan505]

yeah makes sense, just wondered is all

and before anyone else says i know we all have our own riding style, i'm just trying to improve mine, thats why i ask so many damn questions

[goz1960]

Nothing wrong with asking questions, just be selective what you listen to.

[Dan505]

that i already know, but some aren't too keen on all my Q's!

[goz1960]

That is what forums are for in my opinion. What would they be without them?..

[redken1]

that i already know, but some aren't too keen on all my Q's!

That's their problem Dan - at the end of the day they don't have to read your posts. If we become apprehensive about what we post (non-offensive comments) then forums become meaningless and pointless.

Keep asking and don’t bow to the cyber bullies.

[Snowy]

Agree with the principle that free advice on the internet is worth what you have paid for it.......

My use of the rear is for:

1. Slow U turns or entries to main roads from a give way junction if not coming to a complete stop. Helps keep the bike settled, you can keep the revs a bit higher so clutch control/throttle management kept smooth.

2. Braking on an approach to Rbt/junction etc where gravel is visible.

3. On faster cornering where I'm also scrubbing a little speed off in the turn. Although my GS can handle quite heavy braking with the front brakes whilst cornering due to the design of the front end I'm trying not to get in that habit as the same technique on the other bike would lead to disaster ;D It also squats the rear end down in the corner which I prefer as it really helps keep the bike settled if its bumpy.

This is what I do.... it is not advice for others

Oh forgot another:

4) Hill starts

[redken1]

Sometimes free advice can be worth more than nothing. So called experts don't always get it right.

Thousands of hours of motorcycling experience on here. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Don’t forget Noah’s Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by professionals. :P