you should teach riders to cover their brakes too. hahaha you weren't doin it. the 0.25 seconds it took you to move your fingers from grip to brake lever can mean 6 foot or more of stopping distance. It can mean just stopping inches from a car's bumper or 6 feet into the car. Just a thought. I completely agree with you though with applying both brakes. 70% braking power should be coming from the front and 30% from the rear.
Having personally witnessed a motorcyclist loose control next to my car by applying too much rear brake, I would strongly recommend getting in the habit of doing things the right way and learning the limits of your cycle. Watching two people doing somersaults at 60 miles an hour next to your car isn't funny.
If you're going no faster than 10km/h maybe 15km/h, using your rear brake is ok for the most part. But if you're on the street cruising at 60 and you have to come to a stop, then use both.
The rear brake is the safest one to use, because even if it locks-up the bike can easily be controlled. If the front tire locks-up, you are going down, but of course a person should use both. They way I do it is braking with the back tire and slowly using the front tire as well, but only if needed. If I don't want to brake, simply slow down slightly, I'll use mostly the back brake. I still advise the use of both, just trying to say it's not that dangerous (my opinion)
DUDE! I 100% AGREE WITH U!!! IM A VICTIM OF ONLY USING MY FRONT BRAKES. ( NEW RIDER) AFTER THAT HIGH SIDE FALL, I LERNT MY LESSON! LOL!! NICE VID DUDE! SOME GIVE THIS GUY A "PURPLE HEART"
The guys that say only use the rear brakes are tards. The front brake supplies 70% of the stopping power. The way to avoid front wheel locking is to moderate the pressure.
I'm tired of seeing a billion videos on the web, of riders chatting on their bikes with a helmet camera. especially when they are critiquing every other rider, when you yourself don't even have the index finger on the brake or clutch... hmm
front breaks are 75% of your breaking back are used in trouble or to drop the front. i use my back when i enter a corner at 130 and the wife is on the back. ps dont fear the front break. test with your personal bike but front is important.
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I'm noticing a certain repetition in your vids but I can't quite put my finger in it.
dont lock the front wheel? thats almost impossible on a modern jap bike. i only use the rear brake to help steer the bike, and control wheel spin. only harley fags use it to stop. rear brake has about 15-20% stopping power. front brake 75-85% stopping power. always use the front.
The rear brake is PERFECT for slowing down to take a 90 degree turn in the city. The rear brake males the bike squat down nice. I use the front and rear to slow down from the speed limit, say 45 MPH, then when I get to about 10-15 MPH(feel) I switch to the rear only to pull/lean the bike into the 90 degree turn. Then accelerate out of the turn. SMOOOOOOTH!
Love your vids, quite entertaining for a long time motorcyclist. This one has me questioning why you are lurking in the yellow van's blind spot (around 00:15) so long? The sun is behind you, the van is approaching slower traffic...here in Sydney that guy would have splattered the bike in seconds. Sure, our low driving standards would account for that as well.
Anyway, finding that wonderful balance between the front and rear brakes is a wonderful thing...worth every second practising!
this guy sonds like a paedophile. i bet this guy like, has no penis or summno, is he married? to a goode? his bike? geeez. he talks about shit driving and on how to ride, and look at how he rides!!! in this vid, he sounds freaking drunk!! wtf goin on tit wank? and whatas with all of the babe+bike pics? what a tit. i wanna eat his goose-wife for dinenr.
@jenniferalls . Blow me DickHead. Wait, from the sound of your voice, you don't have a dick. Get a hobby. I'll out ride you anyway 20 mph, and in a slow race. Your blabling make no sense ... get a real job. And stop thinking FREAK!
high sides are caused by over acceleration and easing off. braking hard on the rear skips the tyre, watch racing - you can see these things with great camera angles.
ill make it simple the front brake is stonger than the back brake, when you use the front brake, all your weight is shifted towards the front which makes the back end light, so if you apply them both at the same time,the back will lift up and then lock, you skidd sideways (if your useless) or end up pulling an enormous stoppy all the way through the car you were going to hit.
hears the deal pull the back brake first and then cairfully pull the front one to avoid loosing traction
My Ninja Is Sick.. And In Need Of Medical Attention.. Until I Can Afford A Good Doctor, I Am Going To Continue To Ride With You.. Let Take A Country Road Next Time And Go Just A Wee Bit Faster...
Hey man good tips. I only have a year under me ridin. Took ride lessons last year before getting bike(even thought I had ridin dirt bikes). Cant stress how important it is to be an automatic both braker. Saved my ass several times last year. Anyway , keep up the good tips , and again Thanks for the ride.
totally agree ! For most people this makes No sense because as kids on bikes and dirtbikes the front brake had to
be used with caution.( endo/ front tire washout ). But as you known the front brake on a streetbike is the safer of the two. The chance of going over bars is next two zero ( useless your doing stunts)
As kids we used back brake full on to skid to a stop ; the weight of a bike is easy
to control. Lock-up back brake on streetbike control is gone.
PLEASE DONT READ THIS.YOU WILL GET KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEAT DAY OF YOUR LIFE.HOWEVER IF YOU DONT POST THIS COMMENT something bad will happen.NOW UV STARTED READIN DIS DUNT STOP DIS IS SCARY.SEND DIS TO 5 VIDEOS IN 143 MINUTES WHEN UR DONE PRESS F6 AND UR CRUSHES NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREEN IN BIG LETTERS.ITA SCARY CUZ IT ACTUALLY WORKS.
Obviously a Noob, there is NO rule around braking, front only - rear only- combo, Its all relative, any experienced rider Knows braking techniques are dictated by conditions and circumstance. a seasoned rider relys on muscle memory and reflex to make the ride happen. but we all know you dont want to grab that front break in panic mode...ENDO!
the front brake stops the bike from moving, the rear wheel slows the bike down. you also stated when the rear wheel locks up, it slides and when u let go it gains friction and throws you around. I think it might be best to throw a few rear end stoppies so u know how your bike will react, and no, u dont lose it when the bike gains friction :)
I agree, you should know how just the bake brake reacts but, should be accustomed to using both for a safer ride. You never know when your going to blow a front tire, not much use for front braking there.
@Symsonix dude, you ever seen a high side?! That's a real possibility when your back tire slides after losing traction, bike goes sideways, rear tire bites again, then, boom... you're flying through the air thinking "fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!!!!"
lol, i dislike being caged, even if its at an exchange for safety. motorcycling is indeed not as safe as driving a car, but more respectable and fun. and it calls for a lot of skill and concentration. unlike when your in a car, txting, eating, talking and driving
we weigh out that risk when we first get on a motorcycle. its that added bit of freedom between the road the wind and yourself that makes the increased danger worth the risk
Yeah, use both brakes to increase friction so you stop sooner but, I use my front brake so I don't lock my rear brake and do a skid when I'm playing chicken with a 10 tonne bus.
In Australia, I did the Q-Ride course (to get my open Bike license) and they do a test on emergency breaking on the bike... best thing for a newbie to do is goto an empty car park and practice hitting both brakes to become familiar with how much you can squeeze with out locking the wheels
if you fall down when turning at (parking lot speed), because you hit the break you suck
if you need to stop and your only doing (parking lot speed), on a bike you can stop in less then 6 feet with full breaking if you fall down because of this then you forgot to uses these item that god attached to you lower body
for thumbnails. If you check my main site you'll see videos with different girls on them for each video but my latests videos look the same because they got rid of the 50% thumbnail image. I thought it made the site look less boring and more interesting.
Yes I do ride and have a 97 900rr faggot.....Just because yuo are thick headed and refuse to accept that your way of doing things all your life are wrong don't try and insult someone of higher intelligence you stupid bitch. Keep riding the way you do on the street pussy. Luck is what's keeping your stoneage ass alive.
Using only your rear brake is 100% wrong!! Those that have been doing it are wrong and don't know how a machine is engineered. 70% of your braking power comes from the front brake. That means for all of you that only use the rear you are only using 30% of your braking power. The front brake discs and rotors are bigger than the rears for a reason.
When you brake all weight is transfered to the front so the FRONT brakes need to stop more than the rears use BOTH brakes all the time Ask the pros
hey faggot if you ever rode a motorcycle instead of just reading the MSF handbook you would know that either brake will stop the bike.... you should however use both for practice for emergency stops
thought you were calling me a fag for posting this video; didn't realize you were responding to someone else comment. I got an email notice that this comment was made towards me. YT gets kinda of screwed up sometimes with the comments. Anyway, I think daury is right about the 70/30 braking.
of course using both brakes is the correct way...im just saying you can get away with, and people do, use only one brake (until a soccer mom on a cellphone decides to take their right of way and all of a sudden their method fails them)
to be honest, i don't ride, i don't intend to, but i like how you filmed this video while riding, made it more interesting to watch=P( i have never ridden as a driver or passenger)
just to say i've gone into a high speed corner at about 120kmh and just using the the rear brake (with light force) to slow the bike to about 80kmh and turned the corner just fine. but i when i was younger i lost the use of my front brake on my speed fight 2 100cc and learn't how to use the rear brake effectively. you can get away with only rear braking i use this technic at low speeds to save the front brake pads for when i need then.
there are many reasons to use the rear brake (only); the point was for those who are just learning to ride and developing habits. Like you mentioned you were aware that you were applying the rear brake but what will your instinct be if you have to stop in an emergency?
i found using the rear brake frist before applying the front helps to keep the bike stable under heavy front braking. so now when i ride it's instinctive to press the front brake after the characteristics of the bike change. but i ride alittle different to most as i take evey ride as a chance to learn something and i take nothing i do as skill (so that it doesn't get to my head) even though i've been riding for about 6years now. i understand what you are trying to say so good on you keep it up
Dear Zone.. am a rookie :) 1st 200 miles on my 250 ninja .. problem is that rear brake locks even on very low speed , 20 m/h.. is that cuz tires are new? also, any suggestions for braking downhill.. when the street is vertical down?
I thought I posted a response...You're probably pressing the brake 2 hard 2 fast and locking the rear wheel. You want to gradually press to slow down to a stop. For down hills, slide back on your seat, hug the take with your thighs to relieve stress on the wrists and increase control and remember to look ahead and not at your front tire.Apply both brakes by gradually squeezing and pressing the brakes. Practice your stopping in a controlled environment like a parking lot to know your bike better.
sounds more mechanical problem, 200 miles... everytime he/she presses the break... check the linkage going to the breaks, and the break fluid .... also check youre break pads.
thnx zone.. things are getting much better, i use the front brake and then then rear (at some point both) and that is helping a lot.. still , when i have to brake quickly i use the rear one 1st and it locks on me smtimes.. i guess it needs more practice..
Based on my riding experience, and trying to put the braking question into figures, I would sugest always to use both brakes, 70% braking power in the front wheel, 30% in the rear.
I'd imagine new riders crash because of the rear wheel locking up. In the MSF course, they tell you to keep it locked up until you stop. Every time I have to stop REALLY quick (ex. car slams on brakes in front of me with no brake lights), I tend to lock it up and it really doesn't bother me, but when I first started riding I had to stop for a red light real quick and it scared the shit out of me for a moment, lol.
i find when im braking for traffic, im pulling in the clutch and braking at the same time. for a bit i was just using clutch and at the end brake but then i forgot there are CARS behind me! anyway, it seems some people just brake and not use clutch (ok emergency brakes are most important). i find im pulling in the clutch and tapping the front a little, with a LITTLE gas, otherwise i stall, also more and more an even small tap of the rear brake. i feel it should be easier lol!
i was reading an article on clutchless shifting. anyway its beyond me but i got a right hand technique to keep two fingers on the front brake lever and two on the acceleration. is it ok to brake this way? i have a NEW tire on the back so that is another reason i dont like using the rear brake for now.
I'm the last person to ask; I know that the technique you use is used for racing but it's not recommended for "regular" riding because you won't be able to squeeze your front brake fully in an emergency.
Interesting vid mate, but, don't you think that using just the rear for minor adjustments in speed when travelling slow is preferable to the front brake as it is less severe and you avoid front end dive which is very unsettling at low speeds? Especially for new riders? Also because at junctions there is often a collection of brake dust, oil and shit to lock the front up on.
I use (in priority) engine, then rear and only the front for "serious" braking, eg when I'm "on it" in the... cont...
I agree, there are many reasons for using the rear break, even in a turn ( don't tell anyone I said that). Front end dive shouldn't be too bad at slow speeds if the rider is used to their bike. The problem with using the rear break only for new riders (7000miles or less experience) is that they get used to it and apply it in dangerous situations when they should apply both for maximum breaking. Many riders have gone down hard for this reason; they don't think and react to what they're used to.
LOL on the rear brake use in turns, but it does steady the bike nicely doesn't it? I do this in corners as a matter of course.
I suppose the only difference we have is on when a new rider should start "seriously" using the front brake. A friend who did his training recently (in the UK) tells me that instructors here now advise against using the front brake in slow speed manoeuvres and to gradually increase use of front brake as their confidence rises. What do they teach in the US?
That rear brake steadies her nicely and helps make for an even tighter turn especially on those S type curves but don't get me started cause I just posted a couple of vids on how NOT to do this. In the US they teach both breaks all the time even in the experience course.
Don't forget your third brake...the engine. If you keep your bikes revs high (in as low a gear as possible ) you will have a lot more stopping power. Especially on big twin-engined bikes, but definitely on all sports bikes.
I hope you're not a professional driving instructor, because you're mostly talking out of you butt-cheeks. Plus you're an arrogant ass in both your videos and your replies to comments.
I'm not a professional instructor; I didn't know I was being arrogant and on the responses I can see being an ass but not arrogant. Maybe you're confusing arrogant with jerk; that I surely am.
I'm surprised you can type with one hand guiding your boyfriends knob into your mouth and the other cupping his balls. Must be why you left the caps lock on.
Not sure about keeping it locked if you can keep it upright you should be able to release it without being high-sided though I have been before, once a motorcycle seized when I was doing about 50mph and I fishtailed it to a stop, didnt pull the clutch because I felt safer fishtailing slowing down, skidded for miles with luck on my side
In our motorcycle class, it was stressed that if you lock up the rear wheel, keep it locked - whereas if you lock up the front wheel, release the brake level ASAP!
That was probably the BRC, once you get to advanced courses that changes. For instance there was a demonstration at this years SMSA recommending a rider release the rear brake if the bike is inline
The fastest way to dump your bike in a parking lot is to use the front brake. On hard braking, why even chance loosing contact with the rear wheel? Another point is that you seem to ride in the oil slick on the road. I always choose one side or other of that oil strip. Good videos.
Most of your braking is done by the front tire; not using it properly can be fatal. You will be okay if you squeeze the brake and not grab it; grabbing it will lock the front tire because it will stop before the weight transfers to the front; this is what riders need to practice and get a feel for on their bikes. Also keeping your field of vision level is crucial to not dumping your bike. If you look down, you will most likely go down.
haha i literally laughed my ass off re-reading my comment to remember what i asked you. its 6am i havnt slept, im drinking bears and smoking cigs, and i have to study in the morning for my country's SAT tests.
Love your videos. Hadt to comment on this one though. Im aspiring to ride a motorcycle so at the moment i just mostly ride my mountian bike and it has disc brakes. i agree with you, but its simple when i go slow on my bike i just squeeze the front brake abit. if your gonna be using your front brake at high speeds then your going straight over the handlebars, always use the rear brake at high speed :) Cool videos. funny stuff :d
Going over the handlebars is a common myth. Why do manufacturers put double disks and six piston calipers on the front? Because most of the wieght of the machine shifts forward during braking. I've been riding 21 years on both street and dirt, the front brake is your friend. On a motorcylce on the street the back is almost useless when you need to slow down.
Zone has a MSF manual on the vid before this one (SEE). There in the manual it has a chart that shows how the rear brake (example) last for 100ft, then the front last for 50ft, and both last for 25ft. (not actual numbers, just examples)
I'm pretty much just adding on to your comment. And refering people that read this to check out the MSF manual on Zone's other vids. (the SEE, TCLOCS, and the other vid)
The people in the MSF who thought too hard about the clutch, breaking and shifting, usually dropped their bikes or fucked up easier than the riders who didn't even study or worry themsevles about it.
those who didn't study or worry about it are the ones usually wrapped around a pole. Those who don't worry or practice usually only worry about it once in their lives.
I NEVER use the rear brake - unless Im at the stop light to keep me stable. If you need to use both, its more like 80% front and 20% rear. A lot of newbs and cruiser riders tend to use the rear a lot and its bad news...fishtailing comes to mind...its all physics...
I always use the rear break, but I don't even know I'm doing it. I just kinda press my toe on it like 20% effort all the time, but I adjust my front break pressure allllll the time, usually between light to severe (if necessary) but my rear break is always like 20%.
RE: Imintthe shed?? Whats your problem Dude You dont know jack! Or Jackie! If you have nothing positive to say STFU! Wheres your Video I want to see it know it all!
If it had turned right you would have hit it dude....and W.T.F at the start of the video??? riding in the middle lane for like 2 mins? thats not overtaking. notice the cars moving from your right mirror to ur left as they have to cross lanes and drive AROUND you...lol.
??... R U referring to me crossing the solid lines in the construction area? I shouldn't cross the lines but there are a ton of things I do that shouldn't be done but at least I'm aware of my surroundings unlike other folks. The lines are used around construction areas and under over passes; they don't want people switching lanes in those areas for obvious reasons.
Thanks man. I was actually riding last night with my friends and a car turned left and it was instinct for me to do both because of this. I used my rear brake at all times. This advice probably saved my life and I appreciate it.
that is strange. I have always heard the "experienced" riders say, apply only the front brake, it is all you need. The MSF class I took taught us to use both brakes but NEVER apply too much rear brake (cause you can still cause a lock up if you don't have anti-lock brakes in the rear). I have NEVER heard anyone say only use rear brake. Honestly, the rear brake scares the crap out of me because I have had a couple of scares (lock ups twice in one night but I recovored ok both times).
A lot of folks say to apply the rear brake only during slow manuevers so as to not lock the front wheel. But I believe that's a bad habit to develop especially with new riders who most often spend their 1st few 1000m riding around town at slow speeds and stopping with their rear brake in the fear of locking their front wheel and dropping the bike. With enough practice a rider should be able to stop using both brakes regardless of speed.
its the worst art of my riding! I use bk break in slow moving traffic or mid corner to tighten my line but only GENTLY! i learnt to ride off road where you use a lot of back break and slide into corners and even after years on the road i still get caught out sometimes . your so right FRONT break is the daddy just look at racing bikes they use soi much front its incredible ....v good vid zone
there are many reasons for just using the rear brake; but for "new" riders it's best for them to first get used to applying both breaks first; to the point of where it becomse second nature.
This guru slowed down the left lane , then crossed two lines. Now we must put him into stress to see if he can handle what he's preaching.
Lex5151 2 months ago
guy your videos are a waste of time, and your annoying as fuck. buy a reel bike instead of that slab.
SNIPERevo223 5 months ago
you should teach riders to cover their brakes too. hahaha you weren't doin it. the 0.25 seconds it took you to move your fingers from grip to brake lever can mean 6 foot or more of stopping distance. It can mean just stopping inches from a car's bumper or 6 feet into the car. Just a thought. I completely agree with you though with applying both brakes. 70% braking power should be coming from the front and 30% from the rear.
DigitalminiDV 5 months ago
@DigitalminiDV A safety course taught me thats a very bad idea...I thought that was common sense but hey...
You don't want that pothole you missed and unbalanced u slightly to make u accidentally grab a fistful of front brake
azzazx6r 5 months ago
i got here because of the thumbnail =.=
luq080290 5 months ago
Having personally witnessed a motorcyclist loose control next to my car by applying too much rear brake, I would strongly recommend getting in the habit of doing things the right way and learning the limits of your cycle. Watching two people doing somersaults at 60 miles an hour next to your car isn't funny.
tpttooter946 7 months ago
If you're going no faster than 10km/h maybe 15km/h, using your rear brake is ok for the most part. But if you're on the street cruising at 60 and you have to come to a stop, then use both.
LRG06 9 months ago
The rear brake is the safest one to use, because even if it locks-up the bike can easily be controlled. If the front tire locks-up, you are going down, but of course a person should use both. They way I do it is braking with the back tire and slowly using the front tire as well, but only if needed. If I don't want to brake, simply slow down slightly, I'll use mostly the back brake. I still advise the use of both, just trying to say it's not that dangerous (my opinion)
GuilhermeCosta1992 9 months ago
The repetition is ADHD
RobSar63 9 months ago
bikini clad chic picture ruins everything. this is why i love riding but HATE the culture.I refuse to ride with my bikini on. I guess I;m a prude.
set921 10 months ago
Normally i ride front break 90pct rear 10pct unless slippery surface (unles on the guzzi that has linked breaks)
SpunkBlobs 10 months ago
ill like it just to even it out
Portjs02 11 months ago
MSF course says 70% or somethings of stopping power is in the front brake.
cvannorden1210 1 year ago
DUDE! I 100% AGREE WITH U!!! IM A VICTIM OF ONLY USING MY FRONT BRAKES. ( NEW RIDER) AFTER THAT HIGH SIDE FALL, I LERNT MY LESSON! LOL!! NICE VID DUDE! SOME GIVE THIS GUY A "PURPLE HEART"
blackchiny 1 year ago
The guys that say only use the rear brakes are tards. The front brake supplies 70% of the stopping power. The way to avoid front wheel locking is to moderate the pressure.
Scootertuner1000 1 year ago
These should be educational videos on how not to be a man
seanzoz 1 year ago
I'm tired of seeing a billion videos on the web, of riders chatting on their bikes with a helmet camera. especially when they are critiquing every other rider, when you yourself don't even have the index finger on the brake or clutch... hmm
ChieF0x 1 year ago
front breaks are 75% of your breaking back are used in trouble or to drop the front. i use my back when i enter a corner at 130 and the wife is on the back. ps dont fear the front break. test with your personal bike but front is important.
stillhear34 1 year ago
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I'm noticing a certain repetition in your vids but I can't quite put my finger in it.
Thanks man.
needtomesswithyou 1 year ago 13
@needtomesswithyou Doubt any woman lets you put your finger "in it" anyway.
NinjaOnANinja 9 months ago
put it this way, use both brakes when braking going 1 mph or 100 mph
CatchUpToMe 1 year ago
dont lock the front wheel? thats almost impossible on a modern jap bike. i only use the rear brake to help steer the bike, and control wheel spin. only harley fags use it to stop. rear brake has about 15-20% stopping power. front brake 75-85% stopping power. always use the front.
0Zolrender0 1 year ago
The rear brake is PERFECT for slowing down to take a 90 degree turn in the city. The rear brake males the bike squat down nice. I use the front and rear to slow down from the speed limit, say 45 MPH, then when I get to about 10-15 MPH(feel) I switch to the rear only to pull/lean the bike into the 90 degree turn. Then accelerate out of the turn. SMOOOOOOTH!
RepublicanDumbAss 1 year ago
Love your vids, quite entertaining for a long time motorcyclist. This one has me questioning why you are lurking in the yellow van's blind spot (around 00:15) so long? The sun is behind you, the van is approaching slower traffic...here in Sydney that guy would have splattered the bike in seconds. Sure, our low driving standards would account for that as well.
Anyway, finding that wonderful balance between the front and rear brakes is a wonderful thing...worth every second practising!
sierraonezero 1 year ago
love the camera fade into the night. makes it seem like you were talking about braking with both brakes all evening. lol!
hammerzeal 1 year ago
Mean while, you're riding in the middle of the middle lane, the worst place to be...
gooserex 1 year ago
this guy sonds like a paedophile. i bet this guy like, has no penis or summno, is he married? to a goode? his bike? geeez. he talks about shit driving and on how to ride, and look at how he rides!!! in this vid, he sounds freaking drunk!! wtf goin on tit wank? and whatas with all of the babe+bike pics? what a tit. i wanna eat his goose-wife for dinenr.
what a peeeenis.
jumpinghellmaster 1 year ago
god dangit not again!!!
1makermovie 1 year ago
get a nice bike (like a 2010 vfr) and when you grab the front 25% will go the back :D
fordfan09 1 year ago
i didn't even know about usseing the front break untill i came to north america
bkzzxlilxthug 1 year ago
@jenniferalls . No, my shit does stink, but only sometimes ... LOL
glazerguy58 1 year ago
@jenniferalls . Blow me DickHead. Wait, from the sound of your voice, you don't have a dick. Get a hobby. I'll out ride you anyway 20 mph, and in a slow race. Your blabling make no sense ... get a real job. And stop thinking FREAK!
glazerguy58 1 year ago
high sides are caused by over acceleration and easing off. braking hard on the rear skips the tyre, watch racing - you can see these things with great camera angles.
GizmoRyder 1 year ago
Stupid video ... shut up!
glazerguy58 1 year ago
ill make it simple the front brake is stonger than the back brake, when you use the front brake, all your weight is shifted towards the front which makes the back end light, so if you apply them both at the same time,the back will lift up and then lock, you skidd sideways (if your useless) or end up pulling an enormous stoppy all the way through the car you were going to hit.
hears the deal pull the back brake first and then cairfully pull the front one to avoid loosing traction
gambsno1 1 year ago
My Ninja Is Sick.. And In Need Of Medical Attention.. Until I Can Afford A Good Doctor, I Am Going To Continue To Ride With You.. Let Take A Country Road Next Time And Go Just A Wee Bit Faster...
BLACKASSBERRY 1 year ago
Hey man good tips. I only have a year under me ridin. Took ride lessons last year before getting bike(even thought I had ridin dirt bikes). Cant stress how important it is to be an automatic both braker. Saved my ass several times last year. Anyway , keep up the good tips , and again Thanks for the ride.
andjusticeforall2010 2 years ago
good tips thanks
breethwithme 2 years ago
where is the girl????
hmjt21 2 years ago
totally agree ! For most people this makes No sense because as kids on bikes and dirtbikes the front brake had to
be used with caution.( endo/ front tire washout ). But as you known the front brake on a streetbike is the safer of the two. The chance of going over bars is next two zero ( useless your doing stunts)
As kids we used back brake full on to skid to a stop ; the weight of a bike is easy
to control. Lock-up back brake on streetbike control is gone.
fast07dyna 2 years ago
I would like a basket of chips please.
LiquidTokyo 2 years ago
PLEASE DONT READ THIS.YOU WILL GET KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEAT DAY OF YOUR LIFE.HOWEVER IF YOU DONT POST THIS COMMENT something bad will happen.NOW UV STARTED READIN DIS DUNT STOP DIS IS SCARY.SEND DIS TO 5 VIDEOS IN 143 MINUTES WHEN UR DONE PRESS F6 AND UR CRUSHES NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREEN IN BIG LETTERS.ITA SCARY CUZ IT ACTUALLY WORKS.
DominAtionX017 2 years ago
i like the camera angle he dose
breethwithme 2 years ago
The sound of the engine and the view of the road slipping by mesmerized me...!!!
tcalcut 2 years ago
Obviously a Noob, there is NO rule around braking, front only - rear only- combo, Its all relative, any experienced rider Knows braking techniques are dictated by conditions and circumstance. a seasoned rider relys on muscle memory and reflex to make the ride happen. but we all know you dont want to grab that front break in panic mode...ENDO!
crittertv 2 years ago
the front brake stops the bike from moving, the rear wheel slows the bike down. you also stated when the rear wheel locks up, it slides and when u let go it gains friction and throws you around. I think it might be best to throw a few rear end stoppies so u know how your bike will react, and no, u dont lose it when the bike gains friction :)
Symsonix 2 years ago
I agree, you should know how just the bake brake reacts but, should be accustomed to using both for a safer ride. You never know when your going to blow a front tire, not much use for front braking there.
andjusticeforall2010 2 years ago
@Symsonix dude, you ever seen a high side?! That's a real possibility when your back tire slides after losing traction, bike goes sideways, rear tire bites again, then, boom... you're flying through the air thinking "fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!!!!"
ohioguyshakes 1 year ago
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If you want to be safe, get into a car with airbags and rollbars and etc, not a motorbike. That from a safety perspective is pretty dumb in itself.
liquid00007 2 years ago
lol, i dislike being caged, even if its at an exchange for safety. motorcycling is indeed not as safe as driving a car, but more respectable and fun. and it calls for a lot of skill and concentration. unlike when your in a car, txting, eating, talking and driving
SoldierCyfix 2 years ago
we weigh out that risk when we first get on a motorcycle. its that added bit of freedom between the road the wind and yourself that makes the increased danger worth the risk
eoyourmom 2 years ago
Yeah, use both brakes to increase friction so you stop sooner but, I use my front brake so I don't lock my rear brake and do a skid when I'm playing chicken with a 10 tonne bus.
liquid00007 2 years ago
absolute nob head
davebowk 2 years ago
In Australia, I did the Q-Ride course (to get my open Bike license) and they do a test on emergency breaking on the bike... best thing for a newbie to do is goto an empty car park and practice hitting both brakes to become familiar with how much you can squeeze with out locking the wheels
lemmingGTP 2 years ago
hey zone thanks for the vid............yes like the pros say get into the habit of using both brakes
couar351 2 years ago
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jesus christ i would rather lick my own feet than watch this again. seriously mate whats the point
tomthekeeper 2 years ago
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This is retarded. At slow speeds ONLY use the rear! if you hit the front while making a sloooooow turn (parking lot speed), you're going down!
I hope no one listens to this noob
wirelessoptical 2 years ago
if you fall down when turning at (parking lot speed), because you hit the break you suck
if you need to stop and your only doing (parking lot speed), on a bike you can stop in less then 6 feet with full breaking if you fall down because of this then you forgot to uses these item that god attached to you lower body
Gohma1234 2 years ago
This video is worse than Uncle Rico's football video!! Pretty much the worst video ever....
dbuds 2 years ago 3
How dare you insult Uncle Rico's video?!
zone07 2 years ago 24
@dbuds I know I'm late , but HA!
20eXtreme00 1 year ago
y does he place a random hot girl in the middle of a clip...just wondering...love what you are doing keep it up!
Damion9393 2 years ago 5
for thumbnails. If you check my main site you'll see videos with different girls on them for each video but my latests videos look the same because they got rid of the 50% thumbnail image. I thought it made the site look less boring and more interesting.
zone07 2 years ago 3
@zone07 you talk to girls?! hahahaha
ebebimik 1 year ago
Yes I do ride and have a 97 900rr faggot.....Just because yuo are thick headed and refuse to accept that your way of doing things all your life are wrong don't try and insult someone of higher intelligence you stupid bitch. Keep riding the way you do on the street pussy. Luck is what's keeping your stoneage ass alive.
daury2006 2 years ago
These people have bad memories of going over the handlebars after locking the front brake on a 10 speed bicycle.
This is a different machine. But memories like that leave a mark.
bodybager 2 years ago
Using only your rear brake is 100% wrong!! Those that have been doing it are wrong and don't know how a machine is engineered. 70% of your braking power comes from the front brake. That means for all of you that only use the rear you are only using 30% of your braking power. The front brake discs and rotors are bigger than the rears for a reason.
When you brake all weight is transfered to the front so the FRONT brakes need to stop more than the rears use BOTH brakes all the time Ask the pros
daury2006 2 years ago
hey faggot if you ever rode a motorcycle instead of just reading the MSF handbook you would know that either brake will stop the bike.... you should however use both for practice for emergency stops
Zlaja16 2 years ago
Good thing you don't ride.
zone07 2 years ago
why do you say that dude ?...and nice video tho, you are saying the correct stuff, and i was saying what happens in real life
Zlaja16 2 years ago
thought you were calling me a fag for posting this video; didn't realize you were responding to someone else comment. I got an email notice that this comment was made towards me. YT gets kinda of screwed up sometimes with the comments. Anyway, I think daury is right about the 70/30 braking.
zone07 2 years ago
of course using both brakes is the correct way...im just saying you can get away with, and people do, use only one brake (until a soccer mom on a cellphone decides to take their right of way and all of a sudden their method fails them)
Zlaja16 2 years ago
to be honest, i don't ride, i don't intend to, but i like how you filmed this video while riding, made it more interesting to watch=P( i have never ridden as a driver or passenger)
Cheeta1020 2 years ago
just to say i've gone into a high speed corner at about 120kmh and just using the the rear brake (with light force) to slow the bike to about 80kmh and turned the corner just fine. but i when i was younger i lost the use of my front brake on my speed fight 2 100cc and learn't how to use the rear brake effectively. you can get away with only rear braking i use this technic at low speeds to save the front brake pads for when i need then.
fitzmorris 2 years ago
there are many reasons to use the rear brake (only); the point was for those who are just learning to ride and developing habits. Like you mentioned you were aware that you were applying the rear brake but what will your instinct be if you have to stop in an emergency?
zone07 2 years ago
i found using the rear brake frist before applying the front helps to keep the bike stable under heavy front braking. so now when i ride it's instinctive to press the front brake after the characteristics of the bike change. but i ride alittle different to most as i take evey ride as a chance to learn something and i take nothing i do as skill (so that it doesn't get to my head) even though i've been riding for about 6years now. i understand what you are trying to say so good on you keep it up
fitzmorris 2 years ago
Dear Zone.. am a rookie :) 1st 200 miles on my 250 ninja .. problem is that rear brake locks even on very low speed , 20 m/h.. is that cuz tires are new? also, any suggestions for braking downhill.. when the street is vertical down?
Rida5d 2 years ago
I thought I posted a response...You're probably pressing the brake 2 hard 2 fast and locking the rear wheel. You want to gradually press to slow down to a stop. For down hills, slide back on your seat, hug the take with your thighs to relieve stress on the wrists and increase control and remember to look ahead and not at your front tire.Apply both brakes by gradually squeezing and pressing the brakes. Practice your stopping in a controlled environment like a parking lot to know your bike better.
zone07 2 years ago
sounds more mechanical problem, 200 miles... everytime he/she presses the break... check the linkage going to the breaks, and the break fluid .... also check youre break pads.
bikersrule07 2 years ago
thnx zone.. things are getting much better, i use the front brake and then then rear (at some point both) and that is helping a lot.. still , when i have to brake quickly i use the rear one 1st and it locks on me smtimes.. i guess it needs more practice..
Rida5d 2 years ago
my friend has a 06 Katana 750 too thats cool
ThePatterson69 2 years ago
Absolutely right.
Train like you fight.
Ramiiam 2 years ago
Nice video, and some good advice for riders.
Based on my riding experience, and trying to put the braking question into figures, I would sugest always to use both brakes, 70% braking power in the front wheel, 30% in the rear.
solorider55 2 years ago
Great Advice
sgmarich 2 years ago
What king of camera is that I want to start riding and taping is that a special helmet cam?
Maxiimuz 2 years ago
its a regular digital camera that I stuffed in my helmet. Probably not a good idea; I wouldn't recommend it.
zone07 2 years ago
I've been watching your vid's and they are helping me cos i'm new to riding, i was wondering what bike do you ride?
mikehill1992 2 years ago
it's an '06 Suzuki Katana 750
zone07 2 years ago
oh nice cheers :)
mikehill1992 2 years ago
I'd imagine new riders crash because of the rear wheel locking up. In the MSF course, they tell you to keep it locked up until you stop. Every time I have to stop REALLY quick (ex. car slams on brakes in front of me with no brake lights), I tend to lock it up and it really doesn't bother me, but when I first started riding I had to stop for a red light real quick and it scared the shit out of me for a moment, lol.
ShadowNemisis 3 years ago
i find when im braking for traffic, im pulling in the clutch and braking at the same time. for a bit i was just using clutch and at the end brake but then i forgot there are CARS behind me! anyway, it seems some people just brake and not use clutch (ok emergency brakes are most important). i find im pulling in the clutch and tapping the front a little, with a LITTLE gas, otherwise i stall, also more and more an even small tap of the rear brake. i feel it should be easier lol!
argofoto 3 years ago
I would like to add something: the harder you break with the front break, the easier it becomes for the rear wheel to lock.
So when you peform an emergency brake, please use the rear brake really softly.
Btw: really nice video's.
Elendill2003 3 years ago
i was reading an article on clutchless shifting. anyway its beyond me but i got a right hand technique to keep two fingers on the front brake lever and two on the acceleration. is it ok to brake this way? i have a NEW tire on the back so that is another reason i dont like using the rear brake for now.
argofoto 3 years ago
I'm the last person to ask; I know that the technique you use is used for racing but it's not recommended for "regular" riding because you won't be able to squeeze your front brake fully in an emergency.
zone07 3 years ago
twisties. IMHO.
Peace and Luck mate.
hornetobiker 3 years ago
Interesting vid mate, but, don't you think that using just the rear for minor adjustments in speed when travelling slow is preferable to the front brake as it is less severe and you avoid front end dive which is very unsettling at low speeds? Especially for new riders? Also because at junctions there is often a collection of brake dust, oil and shit to lock the front up on.
I use (in priority) engine, then rear and only the front for "serious" braking, eg when I'm "on it" in the... cont...
hornetobiker 3 years ago
I agree, there are many reasons for using the rear break, even in a turn ( don't tell anyone I said that). Front end dive shouldn't be too bad at slow speeds if the rider is used to their bike. The problem with using the rear break only for new riders (7000miles or less experience) is that they get used to it and apply it in dangerous situations when they should apply both for maximum breaking. Many riders have gone down hard for this reason; they don't think and react to what they're used to.
zone07 3 years ago
LOL on the rear brake use in turns, but it does steady the bike nicely doesn't it? I do this in corners as a matter of course.
I suppose the only difference we have is on when a new rider should start "seriously" using the front brake. A friend who did his training recently (in the UK) tells me that instructors here now advise against using the front brake in slow speed manoeuvres and to gradually increase use of front brake as their confidence rises. What do they teach in the US?
hornetobiker 3 years ago
That rear brake steadies her nicely and helps make for an even tighter turn especially on those S type curves but don't get me started cause I just posted a couple of vids on how NOT to do this. In the US they teach both breaks all the time even in the experience course.
zone07 3 years ago
for what its worth they are the most entertaining safety vids on the net.
510markman510 3 years ago
it seems like you have been told off by the bike safety people. thats why i think you are doing all of these lame safety videos.
510markman510 3 years ago
i'm doing all these lame safety videos so that you can watch and comment on them.
zone07 3 years ago
hmmmm wanna have some fun?
go full blast and smash the brakes:D its really fun i done it on a mini chopper and flew over the bars:s
karolina498 3 years ago
Front brakes have 75% of the bikes stopping power
zephadia 3 years ago
Don't forget your third brake...the engine. If you keep your bikes revs high (in as low a gear as possible ) you will have a lot more stopping power. Especially on big twin-engined bikes, but definitely on all sports bikes.
hornetobiker 3 years ago
I hope you're not a professional driving instructor, because you're mostly talking out of you butt-cheeks. Plus you're an arrogant ass in both your videos and your replies to comments.
TrueAiR 3 years ago
I'm not a professional instructor; I didn't know I was being arrogant and on the responses I can see being an ass but not arrogant. Maybe you're confusing arrogant with jerk; that I surely am.
zone07 3 years ago
zone don't waste your time responding to a jerk comment keep up the videos.....great job
Lynndog 3 years ago
TRUEAIR YOU ARE AN ASS
verprose 3 years ago
I'm surprised you can type with one hand guiding your boyfriends knob into your mouth and the other cupping his balls. Must be why you left the caps lock on.
TrueAiR 3 years ago
Not sure about keeping it locked if you can keep it upright you should be able to release it without being high-sided though I have been before, once a motorcycle seized when I was doing about 50mph and I fishtailed it to a stop, didnt pull the clutch because I felt safer fishtailing slowing down, skidded for miles with luck on my side
bikedemon99 3 years ago
In our motorcycle class, it was stressed that if you lock up the rear wheel, keep it locked - whereas if you lock up the front wheel, release the brake level ASAP!
orangpintar 3 years ago
That was probably the BRC, once you get to advanced courses that changes. For instance there was a demonstration at this years SMSA recommending a rider release the rear brake if the bike is inline
storysunfolding 3 years ago
Ha I think that was my dad driving the audi in front of you! same model and color and same 1st letter of licence plate!
TJLHeat44 3 years ago
The fastest way to dump your bike in a parking lot is to use the front brake. On hard braking, why even chance loosing contact with the rear wheel? Another point is that you seem to ride in the oil slick on the road. I always choose one side or other of that oil strip. Good videos.
crem88 3 years ago
Most of your braking is done by the front tire; not using it properly can be fatal. You will be okay if you squeeze the brake and not grab it; grabbing it will lock the front tire because it will stop before the weight transfers to the front; this is what riders need to practice and get a feel for on their bikes. Also keeping your field of vision level is crucial to not dumping your bike. If you look down, you will most likely go down.
zone07 3 years ago
I like your insights! love the one about wiggling the handle bars to get tailgaters off your rear! keep posting!
SimonBearSr02 3 years ago
Good video, great overall point.
Genesiscopy1 3 years ago
hey, you have cool videos, i dont drive bikes but its interesting to watch you.
let me ask you, when you are stopped, do people listen to you talk, because that would be funny as hell.
g4tman 3 years ago
LOL...no they can't cause I'm wearing a full face helmet. They do look at me weired when I'm waiving my hands.
zone07 3 years ago
haha i literally laughed my ass off re-reading my comment to remember what i asked you. its 6am i havnt slept, im drinking bears and smoking cigs, and i have to study in the morning for my country's SAT tests.
fuck the troopers by the way!!!
g4tman 3 years ago
Love your videos. Hadt to comment on this one though. Im aspiring to ride a motorcycle so at the moment i just mostly ride my mountian bike and it has disc brakes. i agree with you, but its simple when i go slow on my bike i just squeeze the front brake abit. if your gonna be using your front brake at high speeds then your going straight over the handlebars, always use the rear brake at high speed :) Cool videos. funny stuff :d
Shipdocks 3 years ago
Going over the handlebars is a common myth. Why do manufacturers put double disks and six piston calipers on the front? Because most of the wieght of the machine shifts forward during braking. I've been riding 21 years on both street and dirt, the front brake is your friend. On a motorcylce on the street the back is almost useless when you need to slow down.
yellowbusguy 3 years ago
This is your same vid from earlier. What happened to your 'cop sits in traffic' vid?
Sirradal 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
? it's still there.
zone07 3 years ago
Yeah.. YT didn't show me all of your vids on my subscription page.
Sirradal 3 years ago
Fact:It takes three times longer to stop with the rear than the using the front or both brakes.
MikeW259 3 years ago
Zone has a MSF manual on the vid before this one (SEE). There in the manual it has a chart that shows how the rear brake (example) last for 100ft, then the front last for 50ft, and both last for 25ft. (not actual numbers, just examples)
I'm pretty much just adding on to your comment. And refering people that read this to check out the MSF manual on Zone's other vids. (the SEE, TCLOCS, and the other vid)
Sirradal 3 years ago
The people in the MSF who thought too hard about the clutch, breaking and shifting, usually dropped their bikes or fucked up easier than the riders who didn't even study or worry themsevles about it.
JooKed 3 years ago
those who didn't study or worry about it are the ones usually wrapped around a pole. Those who don't worry or practice usually only worry about it once in their lives.
zone07 3 years ago
I NEVER use the rear brake - unless Im at the stop light to keep me stable. If you need to use both, its more like 80% front and 20% rear. A lot of newbs and cruiser riders tend to use the rear a lot and its bad news...fishtailing comes to mind...its all physics...
razo045 3 years ago
I always use the rear break, but I don't even know I'm doing it. I just kinda press my toe on it like 20% effort all the time, but I adjust my front break pressure allllll the time, usually between light to severe (if necessary) but my rear break is always like 20%.
JooKed 3 years ago
good tip
Filo011 3 years ago
RE: Imintthe shed?? Whats your problem Dude You dont know jack! Or Jackie! If you have nothing positive to say STFU! Wheres your Video I want to see it know it all!
siggreta 3 years ago 2
I have watched a few of your vids...PLEASE dont give advice....you are a poor rider. what was going on at 4.20 in this vid? that was a very bad idea.
imintheshed 3 years ago
what was a bad idea? turning right on the right most side of the lane? The car in front was stopping for the red light?
zone07 3 years ago
If it had turned right you would have hit it dude....and W.T.F at the start of the video??? riding in the middle lane for like 2 mins? thats not overtaking. notice the cars moving from your right mirror to ur left as they have to cross lanes and drive AROUND you...lol.
imintheshed 3 years ago
hehe, good tip, i did that once when i didnt see a speed bump :(
utedassmopp 3 years ago
what happend ... lets see more vids now you only post like 1 every 2 months
SIZZERB15 3 years ago
I've been really busy lately. I haven't had time to edit the vids.
zone07 3 years ago
what a chump man....
in another video you talk about how the solid lines are used for going under wide overpasses....and you do it in this vid!
what a dumbass...
maxmlaxx 3 years ago
??... R U referring to me crossing the solid lines in the construction area? I shouldn't cross the lines but there are a ton of things I do that shouldn't be done but at least I'm aware of my surroundings unlike other folks. The lines are used around construction areas and under over passes; they don't want people switching lanes in those areas for obvious reasons.
zone07 3 years ago
Thanks man. I was actually riding last night with my friends and a car turned left and it was instinct for me to do both because of this. I used my rear brake at all times. This advice probably saved my life and I appreciate it.
SFCProductions 3 years ago 2
zone you should really upload more then you do your videos are great keep up the good work
bakedog99 3 years ago 2
thanks. I just haven't had time. I have a quit a few hours of video I still have to edit.
zone07 3 years ago
i use boath brakes every time :P
crowofdeath2 3 years ago
that is strange. I have always heard the "experienced" riders say, apply only the front brake, it is all you need. The MSF class I took taught us to use both brakes but NEVER apply too much rear brake (cause you can still cause a lock up if you don't have anti-lock brakes in the rear). I have NEVER heard anyone say only use rear brake. Honestly, the rear brake scares the crap out of me because I have had a couple of scares (lock ups twice in one night but I recovored ok both times).
hiconeentertainment 3 years ago
A lot of folks say to apply the rear brake only during slow manuevers so as to not lock the front wheel. But I believe that's a bad habit to develop especially with new riders who most often spend their 1st few 1000m riding around town at slow speeds and stopping with their rear brake in the fear of locking their front wheel and dropping the bike. With enough practice a rider should be able to stop using both brakes regardless of speed.
zone07 3 years ago
great improved my riding, i nearly came off in the rain whilst underestimating my rear brake
axelbromer 3 years ago
its the worst art of my riding! I use bk break in slow moving traffic or mid corner to tighten my line but only GENTLY! i learnt to ride off road where you use a lot of back break and slide into corners and even after years on the road i still get caught out sometimes . your so right FRONT break is the daddy just look at racing bikes they use soi much front its incredible ....v good vid zone
premeditatehead 3 years ago
i agree with G35STAR, it's cool that you took us for a ride and taught us stuff at the same time. how long u been riding?
iluvmotorbikes 3 years ago
there are a few times useing just the back brake or more than the back break than both breaks equal together.
1 extream slipery conditions, is the main.
once the front wheel locks or slips its very hard to control.
bikersrule07 3 years ago
there are many reasons for just using the rear brake; but for "new" riders it's best for them to first get used to applying both breaks first; to the point of where it becomse second nature.
zone07 3 years ago
if they cant use the front brake they will mess up i've been riding for 29 years of my life and im here to say on this your correct
ronaldsmusicfactory 3 years ago
Well said .I know i have some bad break habits.I caught my ass comeing around the other day.Thanks 4 posting
inkmonster0u812 3 years ago
its cool, that your actually taking us for a ride, while teaching... i wanna get a Kawasaki Ninja 250 to learn on
G35TAR 3 years ago
Good info Zone07 thanks
cvid2 3 years ago