How to brake?This is a discussion on How to brake? within the The ZX6R forums, part of the ZX6R Forum category; Originally Posted by abnfister91
The cop knew that shit was just waiting to happen, everyone knows first reaction when you see a cop is to ...
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02-18-2012, 08:49 PM
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#91 | | Track Star
Joined: Nov 2011 From: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 391 | Quote:
Originally Posted by abnfister91  The cop knew that shit was just waiting to happen, everyone knows first reaction when you see a cop is to hit the brakes, least most people. |
I usually hit the gas when I see a cop.  | 
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02-20-2012, 06:41 AM
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#92 | | MotoGP Champion
Joined: Aug 2011 From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. Posts: 2,682 I Ride: 2001 Blue J2 ZX6R | Quote:
Originally Posted by Farmboyzx6r I agree, that's a bad spot for that cop to be sitting. Nice how he hammers it up to the bike then waits for the rider to get it stood up before he even starts getting out of the car. What a dick! | Quote:
Originally Posted by abnfister91 The cop knew that shit was just waiting to happen, everyone knows first reaction when you see a cop is to hit the brakes, least most people. | I am deffently glad I am not the only one that thinks this way Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyE I usually hit the gas when I see a cop. | *shakes head jokingly* There is always one isn't there hahahahaha
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02-25-2012, 10:19 AM
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#93 | | Squid
Joined: Jan 2012 From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 82 I Ride: 05 zx636 track, 08 GSXR-750 daily |
All very good advice for sure. The technique is called "trail braking", and it's as PG described, squeeze quick before turning in, load up the front suspension, and gradually trail off the brakes while increasing the throttle trough the apex. Think of it like the release of the clutch while applying the gas in a standard transmission car. One is applied, as on is released simultaneously.
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02-26-2012, 07:40 AM
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#94 | | Team Green
Joined: Feb 2012 From: NM Posts: 106 I Ride: '09 ZX6R - Race Bike | Quote:
Originally Posted by Notthebread All very good advice for sure. The technique is called "trail braking", and it's as PG described, squeeze quick before turning in, load up the front suspension, and gradually trail off the brakes while increasing the throttle trough the apex. Think of it like the release of the clutch while applying the gas in a standard transmission car. One is applied, as on is released simultaneously. | Just to be clear though, to those that are reading... you are not trying to apply gas while still braking. As you have trailed off, in theory you'd be right around the apex, then you'd begin applying throttle.
Also, if you're new to the game, just get your braking done before you tip in... work on this stuff later and preferably at the track.
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02-26-2012, 10:59 AM
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#95 | | Team Green
Joined: Jan 2012 From: Buffalo Posts: 222 I Ride: '05 ZX6R racebike, "04 Multistrada street | Quote:
Originally Posted by 1000RR Just to be clear though, to those that are reading... you are not trying to apply gas while still braking. As you have trailed off, in theory you'd be right around the apex, then you'd begin applying throttle.
Also, if you're new to the game, just get your braking done before you tip in... work on this stuff later and preferably at the track. | +1
Smooth transition to gas as you release the brakes. No coasting. Being at least partially on the gas leaves the suspension more balanced and allows you to slightly adjust your speed with the throttle. If you are off the gas and coasting there is more pressure on the front of the bike and you can only adjust your speed with the brake. This puts more pressure on the front making it easier to lowside.
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02-26-2012, 11:28 AM
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#96 | | Track Star
Joined: Aug 2011 From: No.VA, USA Posts: 565 I Ride: ZX6, ZX10, BMW | Quote:
Originally Posted by 1000RR Just to be clear though, to those that are reading... you are not trying to apply gas while still braking. As you have trailed off, in theory you'd be right around the apex, then you'd begin applying throttle.
Also, if you're new to the game, just get your braking done before you tip in... work on this stuff later and preferably at the track. | +2
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02-26-2012, 11:31 AM
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#97 | | Squid
Joined: Jan 2012 From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 82 I Ride: 05 zx636 track, 08 GSXR-750 daily | Quote:
Originally Posted by 1000RR Just to be clear though, to those that are reading... you are not trying to apply gas while still braking. As you have trailed off, in theory you'd be right around the apex, then you'd begin applying throttle.
Also, if you're new to the game, just get your braking done before you tip in... work on this stuff later and preferably at the track. | Haha yes, keep in mind this all happens in the matter of a few micro-seconds...it sounds like a long process when you write it out! Agreed, best place to learn all this is the track. Take a race school just for the helpful advice and experience, even if you never intend to race. It will make you a better street rider...plus the track is safer than the road anyway  | |
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