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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:22:01 PM EDT
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Quoted: Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:22:24 PM EDT
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lol...
take a bike and try stopping quickly only with rear brakes.. have fun.. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:22:27 PM EDT
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Once you know how to ride, the fronts are all you'll ever use...
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:22:34 PM EDT
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Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? What if the rear brake fails? |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:22:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh come on Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? I have no idea |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:23:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Once you know how to ride, the fronts are all you'll ever use... Pretty much. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:23:22 PM EDT
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redacted because I don't think he is trolling.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:23:48 PM EDT
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Quoted: Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:23:57 PM EDT
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Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? Given enough room to stop, sure they would. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:24:01 PM EDT
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Quoted: Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:24:13 PM EDT
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Rear brakes will not stop you very quick. Front brakes are really all you need, once you learn to ride.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:24:42 PM EDT
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I hope this is not a serious question, but I fear that it is . . ..
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:24:43 PM EDT
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The front brake supplies nearly all of the stopping power.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:24:46 PM EDT
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Because they do like 90% of the braking.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:24:57 PM EDT
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Who the fuck even needs brakes...
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:24:57 PM EDT
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Why don't you take the front brakes out of your car. Tell us what you think.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:24:58 PM EDT
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Haha, newb asked a question on arfcom, haha, so stupid.
But seriously, why? 
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:25:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have no idea Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? I have no idea I've only ridden a dirt bike ONCE in my life. It was dark out, there was mass confusion going on, and someone wanted me to go somewhere real fast for help. I fucked up, hard. I know nothing about motorcycles or dirt bikes.  |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:25:12 PM EDT
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How can I do nose wheelies without a front brake?
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:25:15 PM EDT
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With any vehicle when you apply the brakes the weight transfers to the front. The front brake then becomes more effective and the rear brake less effective. If you look at brake systems, the fronts are always bigger because they do most of the braking.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:25:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I hope this is not a serious question, but I fear that it is . . .. Real question. I know nothing about bikes |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:25:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:26:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: With any vehicle when you apply the brakes the weight transfers to the front. The front brake then becomes more effective and the rear brake less effective. If you look at brake systems, the fronts are always bigger because they do most of the braking. So the key is not to jam the front brakes hard, locking up the bike and throwing your ass over the bars? |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:26:39 PM EDT
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I saw this and I lol'd
gotta use both bud, google is your friend on this shit. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:27:23 PM EDT
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Why don't you take the front brakes out of your car. Tell us what you think. if he survives |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:27:37 PM EDT
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OP:
http://motorcycles.about.com/od/commonquestions/a/how_to_brake_on_a_motorcycle.htm If you are serious.. this is a nice break down. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:28:17 PM EDT
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Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? Do you even ride, bro? |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:28:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP: http://motorcycles.about.com/od/commonquestions/a/how_to_brake_on_a_motorcycle.htm If you are serious.. this is a nice break down. thanks. Yeah I am serious, unlike most on here I am not an expert in everything..  |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:28:35 PM EDT
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Yes, the rear brake will stop a bike. Eventually. Probably not before the car ahead of you at the stoplight does. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:28:57 PM EDT
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With any vehicle when you apply the brakes the weight transfers to the front. The front brake then becomes more effective and the rear brake less effective. If you look at brake systems, the fronts are always bigger because they do most of the braking. Yep. Bike, car, pick up. Physics. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:29:01 PM EDT
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thanks. Yeah I am serious, unlike most on here I am not an expert in everything..
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OP: http://motorcycles.about.com/od/commonquestions/a/how_to_brake_on_a_motorcycle.htm If you are serious.. this is a nice break down. thanks. Yeah I am serious, unlike most on here I am not an expert in everything..
That makes two of us.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:29:37 PM EDT
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Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? Have you ever been on a motorcycle? 1) rear brakes are weeeeeeeeeak 2) if rear brakes lock up it could be a wee bit of a problem under many circumstances 3) see that truck in front of you stopping...quick hit the rear brak...splat yer dead |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:30:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have no idea Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? I have no idea 1 not being able to get hard on the front brake to stop fast and 2 countersteering, to turn a motorcycle you actually push the handlebar, if I am entering a right hand turn I push the right handlebar forwards
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:30:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Probably not before the car ahead of you at the stoplight does. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Yes, the rear brake will stop a bike. Eventually. Probably not before the car ahead of you at the stoplight does. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:31:28 PM EDT
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Oh come on Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? I would guess that in over 20 years of riding I have only used the rear brake maybe a dozen times. Hell, I didn't have them on a few bikes. Front brake is how you stop. That being said, if you grab a BIG HANDFUL of front brake at speed.. well - it's going to shoot your ass into space. Was riding with two friends, one of which had JUST bought a 959. We suggested that he didn't want a liter bike but...you know how guys can be. We come up on a light on a model downhill street and it goes green yellow red in a BLINK. I stopped, one friend stops, other friend goes ass over tea kettle next to us. Bike must have gone end over end three times. He saw the light, grabbed the break like somebody was trying to steal it from him and off he went. He broke something in his arm, totaled the bike and ended our ride quite abruptly. Front brake, but front brake WISELY. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:31:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you aren't then I apologize but it just seems like it. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Trolling_illustration,_Historic_American_Engineering_Record.png No, we've had some doozies on this forum like "What is an IP address?" and "what is hamburger made from?" |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:31:47 PM EDT
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Rear brakes will not stop you very quick. Front brakes are really all you need, once you learn to ride. Try using just your front brakes to get out of a tank slapper - let me know how you get on. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:31:47 PM EDT
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Pussies. I powerslide to a stop.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:32:17 PM EDT
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That IS a stupid question.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:32:19 PM EDT
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Okay, the front brake does almost all the braking, like 70% For example in heavy urban traffic I rode with three fingers on the front brake. The main basic skills new riders lack is 1 not being able to get hard on the front brake to stop fast and 2 countersteering, to turn a motorcycle you actually push the handlebar, if I am entering a right hand turn I push the right handlebar forwards Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? I have no idea 2 countersteering, to turn a motorcycle you actually push the handlebar, if I am entering a right hand turn I push the right handlebar forwards lol, I'll be honest they are 99% of the stopping power for me. I rarely use my rear break for anything other than when I'm stopped on a hill. I know I should use both but meh, I've get big ol beefy front brakes on my Duc and they stop that thing in a hurry
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:32:36 PM EDT
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Why don't you take the front brakes out of your car. Tell us what you think. if he survives There's that. Ever notice you replace front pads about 2-3 times before the back wear out on a car? As others have said, the weight transfers forward. When I rode, years ago, I always used a touch of back brake, just in case the fronts decided to go. It seemed to be a tad more controllable also. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:32:50 PM EDT
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The Fromt brakes stops the vehicle. The rear brake slows & controls the vehicle to a stop.
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:33:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Okay, the front brake does almost all the braking, like 70% For example in heavy urban traffic I rode with three fingers on the front brake. The main basic skills new riders lack is 1 not being able to get hard on the front brake to stop fast and Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? I have no idea 1 not being able to get hard on the front brake to stop fast and 2 countersteering, to turn a motorcycle you actually push the handlebar, if I am entering a right hand turn I push the right handlebar forwards For some reason I would never have imagined you as a motorcycle rider. Don't know why, just wouldn't..  |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:33:16 PM EDT
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Why even have brakes, just use a deployment parachute instead
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:33:25 PM EDT
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So the key is not to jam the front brakes hard, locking up the bike and throwing your ass over the bars? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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With any vehicle when you apply the brakes the weight transfers to the front. The front brake then becomes more effective and the rear brake less effective. If you look at brake systems, the fronts are always bigger because they do most of the braking. So the key is not to jam the front brakes hard, locking up the bike and throwing your ass over the bars? Pretty much. On cars, the front to rear balance is engineered for you so you don't have to think about it. On most motorcycles and bicycles, the brakes are independent and the rider must decide how much pressure to apply to each for a given situation. When I first got a motorcycle many years ago, I locked up the back brake once. The rear wheel that was spinning and had traction with the ground is comes to a screeching halt while you're still moving forward at 40mph. That leaves a thin layer of melted rubber under the contact patch of the rear wheel. The back end goes where ever the fuck it wants until you have enough sense to let off the pedal. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:33:48 PM EDT
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Front brakes on a motorcycle provide 70% of your stopping power.
Go ahead and ride without them.......I'll keep mine. |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:34:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That IS a stupid question. Not the stupidest thing I have ever asked though....  |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:34:45 PM EDT
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I don't know either dude. I've only ridden a dirt bike ONCE in my life. It was dark out, there was mass confusion going on, and someone wanted me to go somewhere real fast for help. I fucked up, hard. I know nothing about motorcycles or dirt bikes.
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Reading the thread about the woman killed when she ht the front brakes on her bike, now I am wondering why is there front brakes on a motorcycle? Wouldn't rear brakes be enough to stop a bike? I have no idea I've only ridden a dirt bike ONCE in my life. It was dark out, there was mass confusion going on, and someone wanted me to go somewhere real fast for help. I fucked up, hard. I know nothing about motorcycles or dirt bikes.
Were there any stickers on it?
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:34:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How can I do nose wheelies without a front brake? Nose wheelies? Nose wheelies? ITYM 'stoppy'... m |
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Posted: 10/21/2013 3:34:54 PM EDT
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Once you know how to ride, the fronts are all you'll ever use... truth. after the first few months of riding, the front brakes were all i used. only hit the rear's too when i really had to slow down. |
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