oh that thread...... ugh
im currently trying to incorporate more rear braking into my riding.... prob need to bleed the thing again and install some better pads to get more useful bite out of it too. ive always used the rear brake a bit in parkinglots and when 2-up, but after i read the following article, i figured y not give it a try all the time. i mean, cmon, cant argue w/ Corser. so far, its great for small speed adjustments anytime, including mid-corner.
http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wsbk/feature/12063-1/corsers_corner_thrills_and_spills.html
In the latest of his exclusive columns for Crash.net, former double World Superbike champion Troy Corser reviews his eventful Vallelunga race day - and advices James Toseland on how he should approach Sunday's title showdown.
.... I didn't have any rear brake when I asked for it and I had to pump it up to get it to work. We think it may be that the disc was knocking the pads back, which happens at the front sometimes when you have a big wobble. We've never really experienced it in the rear. But here, with the high speeds and the gyroscopic effect that creates, the bike was moving around quite a bit on the track through the fast corners, so we think that's what was causing the problem.
"Other than that it felt good. I had to brake a bit sooner because I was relying on the front brake alone. I hadn't realised how much I use the back brake - it's just always there. When I didn’t have it I was definitely struggling to set consistent lap times and I nearly hit the back of James a few times. I had to go straight into the corners and keep the bike upright. It was a little bit frustrating but I was happy enough to get fourth in the second race and we'll hope to do better in Magny Cours....
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