afm199
Well-known member
front tires often slide in an emergency stop because the brake application was too sudden. the tire tries to stop before the weight of the moto/rider can push it into the ground, before the tire is loaded. this is the main reason why a smooth brake application is absolutely necessary. also, too quick of a brake application will cause the forks to compress further. if you bottom the forks, you are reducing tire grip - which can also cause a slide. dont slam the brake, apply it.
applying the rear brake first absolutely will allow a motorcycle to stop quicker. the CG lowers, which allows more front brake to be applied. however, this is when everything is perfect including timing. in an emergency situation, you might not want to take the extra time to think about applying the rear brake first.
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