Emergency braking

[AlBundy]

Growing up is way over rated.

One of the few sensible posts I've EVER seen you post!

[AlBundy]

{{phone rings}} "Welcome to Kiwibiker Kindergaten. .... No ma'am, we let the three-year old boys bitch-fight whenever they want, it gets them ready for the workforce"

Keep it up guys, it's fun to watch!!

Sometimes it's just fun to TROLL!!!

[The Stranger:Me]

Sometimes it's just fun to TROLL!!!

Shit yeah.
Red for the win!

Thank you.

[MarkH]

Thanks vifferman! Where would you go to get it straightened? Would you just go to a bike shop, or is a a specialist fing?

I wonder if it wouldn't be better just to replace the disk - since your life kinda depends on the reliable operation of the brakes and all . . . just saying . . .

[Sparrowhawk]

I wonder if it wouldn't be better just to replace the disk - since your life kinda depends on the reliable operation of the brakes and all . . . just saying . . .

Yeah, you're probably right. I spose brakes are one of those things it's worth spending the extra $$ on to get right.

[discotex]

We often see an increase in stopping distances with both brakes over just the front due probably/possibly to the riders split focus.

I accept that in an ideal situation you would apply the rear a little before the front to suck the arse down a bit then as the weight transfers gradually release the rear to prevent it locking as you progressively apply more front, all in an instant with adrenalin pumping and your world flashing before you.
Theory vs reality. Reality will win out.

Precisely... I can stop in a shorter distance in a carpark using both. Why? Because I know I'm about to do an emergency stop and remember not to stomp on the back brake.

Unfortunately in real life situations the adrenaline kicks in and my ability to modulate the rear while getting the most from the front goes out the window.

Of course this is on a sprotsbike where it's more 90/10 front/back under hard brakes. If the front brake is on at all the back is just waiting to lock up be it from rear brake or botched downshift. YMMV on other bikes.

[scracha]

It's amazing the number of "experts" here who've had no formal instructor training.

On a wet or gravelly road you will stop much quicker using both brakes.

Throttle position under emergency braking , don't worry about it too much.

Downshifts under normal braking - blipping can smooth things out but modulating the clutch by letting it out slowly and feeling what the bike is doing is a far more important skill.

Covering the front brake all the time is generally a bad thing, especially for inexperienced riders.

1/2/3 finger braking is generally a bad thing, especially for inexperienced riders.

Rear brake then front? I totally disagree as this causes the arse of the bike to sag and reduces weight over the front tyre. However it's irrelevant as for most riders (inexperienced or otherwise) when they grab the brakes their hand reaches the front lever quicker than the foot presses the back.

Rear brake only for slow speed maneuvers.

Learn to sit up during hard braking.

Look for an escape route.

As soon as you stop after an emergency, look behind. There's a high chance you'll have stalled the bike and/or not be in 1st gear. If a car/truck etc is heading in your direction at speed then get off the bike and RUN LIKE FUCK.

Fucked disk...replace it ASAP.

Everyone is different and has a preference to how they brake but the most important thing is practice, practice, practice.

[AlBundy]

It's amazing the number of "experts" here who've had no formal instructor training..

Whaaaaat?

We're all experts here, didn't you know...