Riding question for you pros - Page 5

02-09-2007, 06:54 PM

1. Take off the tube and resivuor
2. Replace with clear tubing about 8" long with plug in the end
3. Fill with maybe a 1/4" of fluid
4. Take the existing brake pads out of the rear and grind about 40% of the touching surface area down.
5. Reinstall
6. Ride straight and just try to lock up the rear.

Viola

seesm · 02-09-2007, 07:41 PM

You should not really be using your rear brake much, because about 70% of stopping is on the front brakes. But IF I do need the 30% in the rear I want it all.

But making it work less efficiatly seems counter productive. I mean I NEVER use mine unless backing the bike into a turn or cresting a hill I may or will tap the rear brake to bring the power to the ground and (or) drop the front end if it get's light. Also dragging the rear brake can load the rear suspension so the tire grips better in certain situatuations. I want all of my brakes is what I saying but try not to use it all all when I can.

Did I confuse you all?

firehawk · 02-09-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACEBOY

Thats the same way I have always heard. I dont really see how it could hurt anything.

Yep...that's what I've heard. But...the problem is along with air comes moisture....and corrosion. Brake pistons don't like corrosion very much, and cease moving altogether after awhile.

JakeR1 · 02-10-2007, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animal

1. Take off the tube and resivuor
2. Replace with clear tubing about 8" long with plug in the end
3. Fill with maybe a 1/4" of fluid
4. Take the existing brake pads out of the rear and grind about 40% of the touching surface area down.
5. Reinstall
6. Ride straight and just try to lock up the rear.

Viola

Maybe you would like to come out to the maintenance day and help me set up the R6?

02-10-2007, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeR1

Maybe you would like to come out to the maintenance day and help me set up the R6?

When is this "maintenace Day?" I might be able to help.

SPEED · 02-10-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animal

When is this "maintenace Day?" I might be able to help.

http://www.sportbikeswest.com/group-...nance-day.html

JakeR1 · 02-10-2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPEED

http://www.sportbikeswest.com/group-...nance-day.html

Steve: Just tell me what I need to go buy for the brake setup.

hionbusa · 02-11-2007, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animal

I'm not a pro(I don't get the $ like the real guys do) so everything below is technically worthless

There are several ways, depending on the situation

Let off the throttle a little
push with your inside foot
pull with your outside knee
look through the turn more with your head
relax your inside shoulder
add a little countersteer
trail the brakes a little

It all really depends on your riding style and the exact situation...

+1 A
t full lean . I would think , very minimum input is needed to not upset the bike.
The only thing I would add to the above is a LEE PARk technique. Release all pressure from the exterior arm and let inside arm do all steering.

i m not a pro but I took a lot of physics back in college

CBR600RRider01 · 02-11-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyanide41

Lean harder, more throttle. I would definately counter steer and NOT try to turn it in.

+1 Look in, lean harder, counter steer.

VeeJay · 02-13-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeeJay

rereading the initial post now applying it to real world situation...

(i.e.) Turn 1 at Pahrump...

this situation if i am too hot and going wide... to tighten up I usually just back off on the throttle a bit. no big adjustments to steering... you're already leaned over so the decrease in speed will bring you closer. no huge upset in suspension either.

*i'll keep this post in mind as I will be riding Pahrump this weekend and will give it a test!

Ok so I'm back from Pahrump...

so my answer is still simply back off the throttle...

KEEPING THE SAME POSITION rolling off the throttle instantly brought me closer to the inside. NO changes in body position... countersteer... etc.

Throttle will be proportional to how tight you want to go... the more you let off the further inside you will cut.

Yes you can always bring it in tighter by more countersteer, but you were asking "if at full lean"

I suppose the rear brake will do the same as backing off the throttle. Decreasing speed will bring you in tighter.

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02-09-2007, 06:54 PM	#41
animal Posts: n/a	1. Take off the tube and resivuor 2. Replace with clear tubing about 8" long with plug in the end 3. Fill with maybe a 1/4" of fluid 4. Take the existing brake pads out of the rear and grind about 40% of the touching surface area down. 5. Reinstall 6. Ride straight and just try to lock up the rear. Viola

02-09-2007, 07:41 PM	#42
seesm Canyon Carver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Auburn, California Bikes: (2) 2007 R6's, lots of minibikes and a Bobcat ready to work... Posts: 949 iTrader: (1) Rep Power: 3 (13)	You should not really be using your rear brake much, because about 70% of stopping is on the front brakes. But IF I do need the 30% in the rear I want it all. But making it work less efficiatly seems counter productive. I mean I NEVER use mine unless backing the bike into a turn or cresting a hill I may or will tap the rear brake to bring the power to the ground and (or) drop the front end if it get's light. Also dragging the rear brake can load the rear suspension so the tire grips better in certain situatuations. I want all of my brakes is what I saying but try not to use it all all when I can. Did I confuse you all?