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Old 01-05-2015, 08:51 PM   #7
6447.tak
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Originally Posted by alantf View Post
I should've said......Never,ever, use the front brake while you're going at walking pace with the bars turned. The bike will go down every time. That's the one time you use back brake only.
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Originally Posted by Water Warrior 2 View Post
Yup, you will likely go down. For a complete explaination of front end geometry you can find it in Proficient Motorcycling. David Hough writes a very informative chapter on the effects of speed, cornering and braking.

Amen to that! I learned this from experience on my first week of riding my GZ250.
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