When To Use Your Rear Brakes- Well, It Depends Doesn't It?

Apologies. My aim was not to upset you.
I took "feathering" to mean applying the front brake on and off.
This would result in the front forks bouncing up and down and possibly becoming unstable.
Now that I review my comments, you may have been talking about merely feeling out the friction zone.
Edit . . . Just watched Barbie's posted video, now I habla what you wrote before.
 
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@1olbull you are a true gentleman, after 70 years on a motor, and i happen to know a Triumph GOAT, arguably the very best most experienced hooner on this forum, maybe even still, but i know from respected peers comments riding with you that you are the best rider theyve ever seen so there observation of you and there comment is all i need to know it must be a fact as i haven’t been blessed yet to ride with you, a true conqueror of these things we love. Thanks for sharing from a life of experiences like you do, and i count what you offer as advice, priceless and treat it as such, i learned so much from you from a distance over the last 7 years or so, thanks man.
 
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Kevin frazier said:
Shooting down methods that have been in practice (taught practice) for a long time. Learning is living
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Barbie, @2023R3GT,
What an excellent video!
Terrific explanation!
Gratitude for sharing. Tis been many years since I initially gained much of my knowledge and like all sports the younger studs have improved the schtick.
 
Barbie,
You just made my month!
What a wonderful compliment you have given me!!! One of the best EVER for me.
I am indeed now in the "trail braking" phase of my riding skills, but I still have my memories!
Tis easy to complain about age related reduction of physical skills, BUT I AM SO fortunate and grateful to still be riding.
Can't wait to see you in Harrison - be ready for BIG HUG when I see ya!
 
Tripps said:
I sometimes use a touch of rear to tip in a little more in a turn, rarely use the front in tight work.
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Amen, Amigo.
Hooning the tight twisties (25mph and less) tossing around the weight of the Roadster introduces added issues.
These days I find the short time/distance involved, plus the added factors to deal with tend to overload my old brain, so I seldom trail brake.
 
1olbull....maybe i should have explained 'Feathering' more clearly. I would never 'pull and let go'...'pull and let go' the front brake whilst turning thru a corner but i do hover over the brake so i can apply a small amount of speed kill if needed with gentle, brief pressure.
Sometimes i dont need it cos im hopefully in the correct gear and losing a bit of power as well brings me in again.
Correct placement of the front brake lever so my fingers can still reach it whilst im twistng power on is a big plus!
I have run wide twice in my riding time...both times my mind was elsewhere...tired after a long day and not paying attention.
If my foot could have reached my butt i would have kicked my own arse for being inattentive!
 
In English, please.
 
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