Back Brake - You better stop me .....

[mattyv74]

Hehehe... The carby bikes give a great flame... pretty funny in a group cruisin through the tunnel in Perth...

Hahahahaha......
Ask Rob about the GOAT!

[aardvark]

an the other trick, whilst riding along with ur mate, lean over & hit the kill switch..

Or, kicking their side stand down at the lights.

[greenmeanie]

Yeah the old flick the kill switch while moving is a good one.
Neka i don't know if your model blade does it but on the 954's it takes like 10 secs for the thing to reset b4 it will start again.



Regards
Glenn(zx7r).

[Barrabob]

I was taught it was a good idea to use it mostly because of weight transfer at the entrance to corners which wouldnt be a issue on some bikes,and I have found there are times it does more harm than good.

you come into a corner a bit hot you can get onto the back brake a bit and use it right through the corner if you have to but on more than one occaision i have got onto it a bit much and locked up the rear-this is not good i tell you.

The bike will definetley stop faster if you apply the rearfirst then the front but as i make changes to my bike in suspension and tyres i am going more towards push harder into the corner and leave the brakes well alone.

[Nanna10r]

Good post Beryl, thanks mate. I must admit on the ride to PI & back (be it only from ACT) I got to try a few different techniques following different riders on different Scoots. By examining their tyres after each days ride i was also able to see how a few were scrubbing off speed with the front tyre (which also led to some scary moments for them in the wet which i observed first hand). I was braking too hard n not carrying enough entry speed on the way down but was able to work on this to be more confident on the way back. Big Kev (04zx12r 170rhp) has priced an sp2 & a new 04 blade cause he couldnt get it out of corners quick enough. hehehee.
Still Breathing so I'm still Learning.
Cheers Brett

[Barrabob]

Its a lot easier on a lighterbike for learning also the realitive lack of power helps.
The good news is i bought a 636 today brand newie lime green so you will probably see me about.

[Nanna10r]

Wow Good for you Bob , So you mean We'll see you at the Brissie Rides when we all start and when ever you quick guys stop for a smoke etc. Congrats mate like I said at Maleny You cant take it with you.
Cheers Brett

[Smitty]

The good news is i bought a 636 today brand newie lime green so you will probably see me about.

hey
top stuff that.....
how'bout a piccie ?? in the 'Got a Ride to show off' area

cheers

[redzedx7r]

Its a lot easier on a lighterbike for learning also the realitive lack of power helps.
The good news is i bought a 636 today brand newie lime green so you will probably see me about.

rock on Beryl congrats mate, now you'll smoke us in the straights as well
Seanzx7r