What an interesting thread here.
I sure would be interested in a track day instructed by a Jedi Master.
I have only ridden on the street with my `streetbikes`, but learned long ago on dirt machines that probably 90% of braking is done with the front brakes.
On the street I have (straight line & upright) used (IMO) every bit of braking ability the bike had this side of losing controll, with the rear letting out an intermittent chirp. (good or bad?) I never give it much thought about the rear brake being almost useless due to the weight transfer.
Still unsure what a highside means, but I will go back and re-read, think maybe I have seen it but not sure exact cause (mechanics of it?)
Good Post.
I sure would be interested in a track day instructed by a Jedi Master.
I have only ridden on the street with my `streetbikes`, but learned long ago on dirt machines that probably 90% of braking is done with the front brakes.
On the street I have (straight line & upright) used (IMO) every bit of braking ability the bike had this side of losing controll, with the rear letting out an intermittent chirp. (good or bad?) I never give it much thought about the rear brake being almost useless due to the weight transfer.
Still unsure what a highside means, but I will go back and re-read, think maybe I have seen it but not sure exact cause (mechanics of it?)
Good Post.