Over the years brakes on bikes have become more and more efficient and nowadays are very effective indeed. Improvements in the Hydraulic Fluid used in braking systems, Combined Braking Systems and ABS all serve to make our brakes highly efficient.
But these innovations are only any use if our brakes are used and operated correctly, and correct braking technique needs practice.
Here are the Five Rules of Braking.
1 Brake firmly only when travelling in a straight line.
2 Brake in plenty of time.
3 Vary brake pressure according to the condition of the road surface.
4 Avoid using the front brake;
*When the machine is banked over
*When Turning
*On loose or slippery surfaces
5 When descending a hill, brake on the straight stretches and ease off in the bends.
Five simple rules which if observed can make all the difference to maintaining the stability of the machine and maximising your own safety.
Practice your braking technique until you are familiar with how your bike will react in different situations and on different road conditions.
Use these Five Rules of Braking to get the best from your bike, without it getting the better of you.