Downshifting before cornering

[1olbull]

Their is another theory that says lightly apply front brake just before entering the turn and keep it on till the apex of the turn then power out the rest of the turn. The theory is lightly applied will shift the weight foward and increase the size of your contact patch and in turn more weight and control of the front tire, similar to what 1olbull is saying with the rear brake applied. I have not tried this method but I will when spring gets here.

Read up on trail braking.
Please bear in mind that all this "technical" dope is NOT required for CRUISING and ONLY applies if one wishes to grease the twisties!

 

[Jag]

Jus

Read up on trail braking.
Please bear in mind that all this "technical" dope is NOT required for CRUISING and ONLY applies if one wishes to grease the twisties!

just posted the article

 

[TRIIICK]

Your only about 50 miles from Mulholland Drive,take a weekend ride up there and plant yourself on the side of the road near some sharp curves. You'll be able to get the picture. There's some good advice here,but seeing is believing... May the force be with you...!

 

[albertaduke]

There's more going on than just a single force. I understand what you are saying, and you are correct, but I did some research, light rear brake induces drag on the bike, which pulls the bike into it's trajectory. Works for me anyway, your results may vary.

https://books.google.com/books?id=rJTQxITnkbgC&pg=PA96&lpg=PA96&dq=rear+brake+into+curve+motorcycle&source=bl&ots=DZcRAcfMqE&sig=vPG58KQ6vGNm2Ni_AXIF2ZmygyA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=BnXiVJJsjuWwBNXvgagI&ved=0CEwQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=rear brake into curve motorcycle&f=false

WORKS FOR ME TOO

 

[albertaduke]

Their is another theory that says lightly apply front brake just before entering the turn and keep it on till the apex of the turn then power out the rest of the turn. The theory is lightly applied will shift the weight foward and increase the size of your contact patch and in turn more weight and control of the front tire, similar to what 1olbull is saying with the rear brake applied. I have not tried this method but I will when spring gets here.
http://rideapart.com/articles/how-to-trail-braking
Here's the article.

YEAH!! IT IS ALL IN THE SQUEEZING FORCE APPLIED on the front brakeI guess .
I generally use the front BEFORE entering a turn if I need to bleed speed.
then flick into turn with some throttle and tap GENTLY the rear brake if I NEED to tighten the radius that is all
on TRIIICK video at 4.37 that seems to be what the rider does!!

 

[albertaduke]

Read up on trail braking.
Please bear in mind that all this "technical" dope is NOT required for CRUISING and ONLY applies if one wishes to grease the twisties!

thanks for adding the technical expertise..

 

[1olbull]

thanks for adding the technical expertise..

You be entirely welcome, Amigo!
It's what I do and I enjoy it!