I was wondering if its possible to make turns on a motorcycle while braking? One time I tried to use the front brake to turn when I was first starting out, and the bike locked up on me. I laid the bike down and fell down. Luckly it was an old beat up ride so no harm no foul but I have a nice one now and I can‘t take chances with it. And I have not tried it again. I don‘t think that using the back brake while turning would be possible either. Because it would easily lay the bike down with the back tire sliding out from under me. I really don‘t like using the back break at all actually and people have told me not to use it. I am just wondering if anyone out there does it and can pull it off with the front brake? Thanx
See your tire dealer. I like Pirelli or Goodyear. I highly recommend that you do not buy a low profile tire. They have a tendency to go flat frequently.
Probably a 245/70/16 would be right for a full sized p'up or SUV. Good Luck!
I have been riding since 1964. While I am not slow, I do not speed. I accelerate/decelerate shift gears up/down and brake front and/or rear brakes straight line or turning, no problem. If you do too fast in a curve, too hard on the brakes, you will have a low side.
Slow before the turn, not while in it. Accelerate upon leaving the turn. Back brake may be used during (lightly), but you should almost never need to - because you slowed down BEFORE the turn. Whoever told you not to use the rear brake is an idiot. It's there for a reason, not just extra weight. As with learning anything new, the best way to learn is to start slow, and then go faster as your skills and confidence increase (while NOT letting your confidence over-ride your skill). You need to lighten up on your braking - don't go as fast, and slow down earlier. The brakes work in tandem, and YOU get to control how much at each end.
Braking in mid-corner, particularly on a bike is a recipe for an accident.
See your tire dealer. I like Pirelli or Goodyear. I highly recommend that you do not buy a low profile tire. They have a tendency to go flat frequently.
Probably a 245/70/16 would be right for a full sized p'up or SUV. Good Luck!
I have been riding since 1964. While I am not slow, I do not speed. I accelerate/decelerate shift gears up/down and brake front and/or rear brakes straight line or turning, no problem. If you do too fast in a curve, too hard on the brakes, you will have a low side.
Slow before the turn, not while in it. Accelerate upon leaving the turn. Back brake may be used during (lightly), but you should almost never need to - because you slowed down BEFORE the turn. Whoever told you not to use the rear brake is an idiot. It's there for a reason, not just extra weight. As with learning anything new, the best way to learn is to start slow, and then go faster as your skills and confidence increase (while NOT letting your confidence over-ride your skill). You need to lighten up on your braking - don't go as fast, and slow down earlier. The brakes work in tandem, and YOU get to control how much at each end.
Braking in mid-corner, particularly on a bike is a recipe for an accident.
