moenko

I don't think that is very wise either... I'm thinking wet leaves or other slippery conditions, braking in a curve (if needed) etc. Once the front goes in such situation you're toast. Use BOTH brakes ALL the time and just get the feeling for each as (ideally) not to lock it up even during a panic braking.

Boy I love my ABS; never had to use it in an emergency situation but I've been testing it on gravel etc... the best safety feature there is.

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Carsten
2004 BMW R1150RT
2006 Yamaha Stratoliner S (sold)
2006 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 (sold)
2005 Suzuki C50 (sold)

dfinitlydisturbd

As someone that has on several occasions managed to lock the front. Trust me it absolutely can and does happen, and almost invariably at the worst possible time for it to do so. Also rear first always!

jkosmo

Everything they said + take a class + PRACTICE in a parking lot. All the book knowledge does no good without practice, practice, practice.

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2005 C50 - Silver and Black Beauty
- So many bikes, so little time.

dfinitlydisturbd

Sign up for your nearest MSC and sign up as early as possible. The classes fill FAST! It's very much worth the investment of time and effort. In Pa. it's free for Pa. residents. I would assume that it's the same in every state that offers the course. ...Wow, Glad I don't live in New York!!! $275-$350 for the course!!!! Alabama is $85. Dam! Yet another reason to love the great state of Pennsylvania! Don't cost a dime here!.

wayne ian

I have a 2006 C50 and a 2006 GL1800. I always hated the brakes on the C50 and learned the rear was , or is useless. I learned to depend on the front brake. When I bought the wing those bad habbits proved to be almost deadly. The extra weight of the wing forced me to relearn braking. Use the rear to slow the bike and them both to stop it . With practice I learned to be smooth on the wing then I transfered that to the C50 and found it to stop much better. I have made two up panic stops on both since and all went well . As everyone say's Practice Practice It will come to you.

wgw

FIRST, Congrats bambi decided not to play with you,the speed you scrubbed off helped to miss \avoid impact now, look to refine your tec my opinion you did right!! While a sliding tire has less grip ,you felt it getting out of line and didnt let it get too far Can that high side you ?yes! let it slide to far out and you are down also !!!!! So all in all GOOD WORK you stayed UP avoid a impact !!!!!!! Learn ,Enjoy, RIDE.......OH and like all practice......

gsimmons

One other option for the less experienced rider... good braking technique can be learned on a mountain bike too. Learning to do a panic stop on a bicycle (especially on the dirt) will teach you the same lessons, and it a LOT less painful and expensive when you push too hard.

Practice on a bicycle, then then practice on your ride... Like everyone has already said, you won't have time in a panic situation to learn this. It has to become muscle-memory.

danimal

Epic bump of a 5 year old thread!