How do brakes & throttle impact cornering traction?

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This week on MCrider we look at the impact of braking and throttle application on cornering traction.

What you will learn in this motorcycle class video

How the front brake can avoid or sometimes cause a motorcycle crash
Which brake to use at slow speed
Smooth use of the brakes on the motorcycle is important
Braking in a corner
The Tire Grip Tradeoff
How the brakes are initially applied is VERY important
ABS is a great option for the rider

Category: Motorcycle WisdomBy MCrider May 11, 2018

Tags: motorcycle tires traction

This winter my wife purchased me a newer to me bike, she knew I just never really enjoyed the touring bike especially when we were both on it. She mentioned if I would get her a bike she would love to learn to ride. So we purchased her a bike. I told her she had to take the MSF basic course. I wanted her to have a head start before we got to class end of June. The field guide has been the perfect tool we had spent about 4 hours in parking lot before I couldn’t contain her anymore and she wanted on street. Thank you again for the field guide it has improved my riding and helped her get a great start. We have a cool routine where we do some parking lot field guide maneuvers and then do a ride. Thanks for all you do Kevin.

John S.

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Fredo Rico

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pat murphy

The first year I had my Harley I dropped it two times when stopping at an intersection. You pointed out that I was turning the handlebars and hitting the front brake and after practicing your stop and go technics I no longer have trouble in that area. I also have used the brake and escape technic when confronted with a pick-up truck pulling a trailer pulled out in front of me and through practicing in a parking lot, it just became second nature and I avoided what could have been a really bad situation! Thanks for all the great knowledge and I will be watching anything that you will be putting on YouTube! I know that I have a long way to go but I am definitely a better rider since I began to do your drills!

Jack

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How do brakes & throttle impact cornering traction?

What you will learn in this motorcycle class video

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