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braking in mid turn is more likely to cause an upset. Braking mid turn with just the rear is like a death wish



Couldn't agree more!
.. though I do also think it depends on the speed and road / weather conditions.

Tight bend with wet road + braking = goodnight Vienna!

Open bends can usually take some braking - it's the natural thing to do, after all.
Experienced riders will know to power out of the bend - as you say, it's not the natural thing to do.

I wonder if 'our guy' on the Hardley was an inexperienced rider ...
... perhaps he only normally rides those last few miles to a rally - from the RV park ....

Last edited by Adey; 10/30/2005 5:06 AM.