Manfeild June 10 - Welly crew.

[Deano]

Another thing to keep in mind is there is nothing right up close to the track to give you a true sense of speed you are actually going, so be aware of that and don't overshoot corners, esp the hairpin, it is a lot tighter than it looks.

Ummm, why didn't I read this before I went.......I'm going to stick a stake with a 2L ice cream container lid on it at least 150m before Higgins next time. Then maybe I will learn where to brake, instead of running off the end of the track.

Maybe Shirriffs et al can pull it up at the 50m mark but some of us mortals need a bit more warning.

I stopped using the rear brake after that which helped immensely, as it was setting the back end up all funny and chattery like.

[sugilite:Me]

Maybe Shirriffs et al can pull it up at the 50m mark but some of us mortals need a bit more warning.

I stopped using the rear brake after that which helped immensely, as it was setting the back end up all funny and chattery like.

For the record, I get off the gas just after the 100 meter board and are well and truly hard on the brakes before the 50 meter board, Shirriffs is on a 600, your velocity on your litre bike is a shit load more at the end of that straight.

I like to use just a little rear brake to settle things, I've been known to deliberately introduce air into the rear brake system to de-sensitize it.

[Dafe]

I stopped using the rear brake after that which helped immensely, as it was setting the back end up all funny and chattery like.

Front Brake only is the way to go.
Uncle B and I did a training day with Brian Bernard and we did alot of brake work learning to use the Front Brake only. Man are they incredible or what!
It's all you need on Manfield.

The other important tips he gave us when using only fronts, was to make sure you didn't lock your elbows and end up transfering all your body weight onto the handles. Use your thighs to press firmly against the tank to take away heaps of your bodyweight through the centre of the bike.

The other important point was that you need to bite the brakes lightly at first and then you can apply the brakes nice and hard, but you must not just pull em in hard and firm, you need to apply a them in a steady and smooth motion over a second or so. Until your squeezing as hard as you need, and presto - they don't lock but you slow amazingly fast.

[Dafe]

I stopped using the rear brake after that which helped immensely, as it was setting the back end up all funny and chattery like.

Front Brake only is the way to go.
Uncle B and I did a training day with Brian Bernard and we did alot of brake work learning to use the Front Brake only. Man are they incredible or what!
It's all you need on Manfield, or anyway for that matter.

The important tips Brian gave us when using only fronts, was to make sure you didn't lock your elbows and end up transfering all your body weight onto the handles. Use your thighs to press firmly against the tank to take away heaps of your bodyweight through the centre of the bike.

The other important point was that you need to bite the brakes lightly at first and then you can apply the brakes nice and hard, but you must not just pull em in hard and firm, you need to apply a them in a steady and smooth motion over a second or so. Until your squeezing as hard as you need, and presto - they don't lock but you slow amazingly fast.

[Deano]

Funnily enough I never used to use the rear brake sweet FA, even on the road, but when I started riding bigger bikes I changed my style and used a little rear as well. This used to work well on the track for me with the Duc and SP-1, but not on Saturday. I might have been getting a bit carried away and pressing too hard as well.

After sitting on Poos bike, I think I will stiffen the suspenders up all round next time too. It works well on the road but may be a little soft for the track.