breaking on the track

spierce · 12-16-2008, 03:55 PM

who what when and why?

i dont track cause i am poor. but i was under the impression that on a track you down shift to slow before a turn and then accelerate through the turn.

never use your back brake cause the bike will slide out from under you.

correct me so i can be wise like yall...

ducati_atx · 12-16-2008, 03:59 PM

you use the front brake for stopping - motor slowdown wouldnt be fast enough (this is why bikes have brakes.)

As for the rear - you can use it to settle the rear down in a corner... using the rear properly wont cause you to lowside or highside. You can also use the brake to adjust the front/rear weight coming out of a corner too - I dont do taht as it spooks me out.

spierce · 12-16-2008, 04:05 PM

now bear with me cause i am a re-re i though no braking in turn because the wieght of the bike should be 60/40 with 60% of the wieght to the rear

and at track speed would the rear lock up easy and foot position on the peg would be lost too right? (ball of foot on peg no reachie the brakie)

speedylocksmith · 12-16-2008, 04:05 PM

sam, it's "braking"

spierce · 12-16-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedylocksmith

sam, it's "braking"

thanks speedy i luve u

speedylocksmith · 12-16-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spierce

thanks speedy i luve u

i luv you too, my redneck inbred lover

spierce · 12-16-2008, 04:25 PM

wwoooooooooooooooo easy now i just hold the reins with one hand a pull back easy and my horse stops every time

CrazyKell · 12-16-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spierce

never use your back brake

Google trail braking.

Ninjakel · 12-16-2008, 04:29 PM

Thanks Kell, I was about to post a link to that.

shmike · 12-16-2008, 04:33 PM

Ducati ATX said it.

Setting up for and coming into a turn, the vast majority of braking bias will be on the front tire.

The brakes (front or rear) can be used through the turn but you have to be smooth. Any stabbing of the brakes will land you on your head.

The rear brake can be used in settling the bike, initiating a slide, controlling a slide, reducing wheelies, changing a line, etc. but those are very advanced techniques.

IMO, your typical trackday rider / amateur racer won't be any faster by modulating their rear brake than they would be by simply relaxing and riding smoothly.

12-16-2008, 03:55 PM	#1
spierce Kneedragger Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkland Moto: 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 131	breaking on the track who what when and why? i dont track cause i am poor. but i was under the impression that on a track you down shift to slow before a turn and then accelerate through the turn. never use your back brake cause the bike will slide out from under you. correct me so i can be wise like yall...

12-16-2008, 04:05 PM	#3
spierce Kneedragger Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkland Moto: 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 131	now bear with me cause i am a re-re i though no braking in turn because the wieght of the bike should be 60/40 with 60% of the wieght to the rear and at track speed would the rear lock up easy and foot position on the peg would be lost too right? (ball of foot on peg no reachie the brakie) Last edited by spierce; 12-16-2008 at 04:09 PM..

12-16-2008, 04:29 PM	#9
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	Thanks Kell, I was about to post a link to that. __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

12-16-2008, 03:59 PM	#2
ducati_atx Yuppie Prick Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 223	you use the front brake for stopping - motor slowdown wouldnt be fast enough (this is why bikes have brakes.) As for the rear - you can use it to settle the rear down in a corner... using the rear properly wont cause you to lowside or highside. You can also use the brake to adjust the front/rear weight coming out of a corner too - I dont do taht as it spooks me out.

12-16-2008, 04:05 PM	#4
speedylocksmith Much better off!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hollyweird, FL Moto: 05 1Krr Posts: 676	sam, it's "braking"

12-16-2008, 04:25 PM	#7
spierce Kneedragger Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkland Moto: 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 131	wwoooooooooooooooo easy now i just hold the reins with one hand a pull back easy and my horse stops every time

12-16-2008, 04:33 PM	#10
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Ducati ATX said it. Setting up for and coming into a turn, the vast majority of braking bias will be on the front tire. The brakes (front or rear) can be used through the turn but you have to be smooth. Any stabbing of the brakes will land you on your head. The rear brake can be used in settling the bike, initiating a slide, controlling a slide, reducing wheelies, changing a line, etc. but those are very advanced techniques. IMO, your typical trackday rider / amateur racer won't be any faster by modulating their rear brake than they would be by simply relaxing and riding smoothly.