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    lefox. what do you mean correcting in the corner and using the rear break. i was taught to do all breaking before entering a turn. and to never decelerate or break in a turn. im new to riding and just started so i am curious what advice you could offer about this technique. thanks

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    Ya my rear seems to get pretty weak after im riding for a bit. Its right on and easy to lock when i first start riding tho.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BryD959
    lefox. what do you mean correcting in the corner and using the rear break. i was taught to do all breaking before entering a turn. and to never decelerate or break in a turn. im new to riding and just started so i am curious what advice you could offer about this technique. thanks
    if you're new to riding, you should have no need for this yet...as you need to get to know your bike,
    road, traffic, etc ;)

    but sometimes you might need to avoid an object, a front drift or even re-evaluate you speed when a corner gets tighter, etc...
    when at a decent lean-angle, you don't want to get more weight forward by braking with the front, but you do it with the rear.
    it's a technique you'll learn after time, don't rush it ;)

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    The norm for braking is 70% front 30% rear so if you do not use the front you will certainly lock up the rear look at the size of your discs and you will understand what i mean HAPPY RIDING EVERYONE!

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    Trail braking its called.



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