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    All down hill

    What’s the go with down hill braking? With steep hills when going down it changes from front brakes being the biggest % of stopping power to the back? Is that correct?


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    not quite correct. When going downhill the front brake is even more effective than the back one. The thing you may be getting confused about is that if the hill is too steep (like more than 45 degrees) then under braking the effective center of gravity will move further forward in relation to the wheels and may result in going over the handlebars.

    I have only ever experienced this once and that was riding down the widowmaker at Ohakuri. I don't believe there are any roads in New Zealand steep enough to cause this to happen.
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    So you still use the front for most of the stoping power.
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    Engine braking!

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    Yes definitely....... Even on gravel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atlas shrugged View Post
    So you still use the front for most of the stoping power.
    Absolutely.
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    Front brake is your main stopper , even downhill. As Mr Jantar says, hard braking on a steep down slope may unsettle the machine , in theory enough to send you over the bars, but I don't think that could ever happen in reality. However, even short of that point, the weight transfer forward can unsettle the machine and make control difficult. Counter this by moving your weight back (slide back on the seat), and grip the tank firmly with your knees. Keep your arms bent if possible, do not let thme take your weight . On some machines it may help to rise somewhat on the pegs. Brake firmly but steadily.

    My license test, many many years ago was apparently easy. Except that I had to do an emergency stop half way down a steep, rutted gravel road. And he would fail you if you did not use the front brake. I suspect many people would fail that test nowdays.
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