How do u brake?

[superman]

I use the Front all the time but ill use the rear when filtering through traffic slowly or when its wet if i remember it, however i tend to pull the clutch in when i brake so the rear wheele skids thats why i dont use it to much i guess.

[Gemini]

complete opposite to me, i find engine braking is more than enough to control rear wheel. i only pull clutch in when bike has slowed so much its about to conk out!

gem

[superman]

Yea i know what you mean on that front its a quick reaction im tryin to knock on the head to be honest althoe if i see a traffic que in the distance ill use the gears to slow down as well

[Caz]

i usually only use the front, but i try to use both.
a dab of rear brake settles the bike up nicely, unloads the front suspension a bit

got a couple of mates who race -they all swear by using the rear to settle the bike

[steviejam73]

am I missing something, why should we use rear break in slow traffic?

[superman]

just gives more controll really. i use it cos it keeps the power hand free so you got brakes & acceleraltion plus i find its not as "jarey" if you like.

[kyle]

i use the rear brake loads under 30mph i rekon. lets you hav full control of throttle so ya can start stop wotever easyer. The front brake any where above 30 just to slow down then gears are enuf from them but i always lyk to dab the brake a bit to get the brake light on cos if i stop just with gears i rekon sum1 will drive up my ass one day

[tobomoto]

is it only me that uses boot soles to slow down then?

[Xphyral]

is it only me that uses boot soles to slow down then?

yup, brake pads work out cheaper over time.