Rear brake

[jacob11379]

As has been addressed in the previous replies, yes, modification of the rear brake is allowed.

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What is your intent with the proposed modifications? What are you experiencing now that you want to fix? What do you mean when you state “for stability control”?

I’ve previously done everything listed above with the exception of placing a ‘jet’ in the brake line. That one appears less than ideal because it not only restricts fluid flow in application of the brake, but also when releasing the brake. It is not something I would do.

If you look at many high level race bikes you’ll likely see the stiffer spring on the master cylinder. I’ve seen many with what are obviously an old or spare valve spring installed.

To ask again, what is your intent when it comes to using the rear brake? Do you have a problem you need to address, or is this just a theoretical thing right now? The above listed modifications will all have some sort of effect. I’m unclear on how this will address stability control. What is your goal?

So thanks for questions and certainly appreciate that have done similar things to rear brake.

SO to clarify a few things. This was briefly talked about at the supercamp and how it CAN be used on track riding. IM the one that pulled in a racer that was there and furthered the conversation with him in detail as to why he does it, when he does it, how it helps him. It was his feedback that intrigued me enough to consider trying it.

I personally dont have an issue I am trying to fix. However there was a few things from the conversation that certainly caught my attention. Probably the biggest aspect that I liked was the ability to turn in the bike. before and during the corner. Which I dont feel comfortable doing with the current rear brake set up as its WAY to touchy.

The conversation went on to stability. Which honestly until I do it I cant really speak on.

Prior to track riding I used both brakes simultaneously, but I didnt brake into corners and i didnt brake like I do at the track. Once i got to the track and started really grabbing a handful I realized the back brake was a bit useless and squirley so I stopped using it.

But the thought of being able to use both brakes to trail brake into a corner, or being able to apply pressure to the rear brake while maintaining throttle in a corner to get the angle I want was a bit interesting.

But I might try this and not like it at all. At least i can say i tried it and give a reason why not to do it or why I keep it.....