What not to do

Nice save but dont break in to a turn...Lean Lean Lean

YouTube - Nice save 2010 Scamrof.mpg


Jdog

 

Rear brake strikes again!!!

 

That was hardly even a curve. Bet his seat needs to be recovered after the hole he pinched in it.

 

That tree would have left a mark.

 

I think the trunk of that tree under ground helped him out acted like a berm..dam close

 

Disconnect that boy's rear brake pedal and teach him how to drag some pegs!!!!!!!!! Glad everyone came out of that one ok, coulda been ugly.

 

Close one!! That guy needs some time on a dirt bike or something!

 

Looks like hell have plenty of practice riding on the dirt after this. Those kinda people don't learn untill its to late.

 

My '00 VFR800 has linked brakes, where when I use the front brakes it actuates one of the three rear brake calipers. Is that still ok?

 

good question i also have a 2000vfr only had it bout 4 weeks haven't decided if i like the linked breaks or not ill let u guys know later in the summer

 

Answer: No

Consider the can of worms opened!

 

Here's the deal: my ABATE course instructors drilled into us that when we brake we should always apply some rear brake. I have always heeded that. However, this thread is referring to braking while cornering, correct? THAT is something we were taught never to do. They did teach us how to properly quick-stop while in a turn (straighten up completely vertical and perform a quick stop). I wonder if braking in a turn is something they teach in the intermediate classes.

This reminds me of a post in the Newbie forums posing a question about encountering loose gravel/sand in a turn and what the best course of action should be. Again, my instructors said to be finished braking BEFORE entering a turn, and to always turn your head and look through a turn. Following these instructions should make you aware of the hazard before you come to it. However, it may not be possible to visibly see the hazard (like sand) until you're on top of it. Well, I don't know what to say about that...it's too late?

We should really discuss the question: what should you do when you feel the rear tire slipping?

 

Keep on the throttle, despite all your reflexes telling you to shut it.

 

I would say from the minute he hit the rear brake, target fixation kicked in.
He looked at the tree and kept heading to the tree.
Look at where you WANT to go.. ALWAYS

 

Using a little rear brake is ok. Just ALITTLE in a corner. The vid rider looked like he used more than he should and may be the only brake used. Fronts stop you. Rears pucker a-holes.

 

I agree that its likely that this guy was too hard on his rear brake.

Glad he lucked out (though I think a change of underwear would have been required)