Brummie- you may have just saved me from further incidents!
I have passed both the motorcycle and car Institute of Advanced Motoring- each one taking approx 7 months.
I have been applying the rear brake first and then the front momentarily afterwards and on this occassion- it was no different.
I went back to a book( Motorcycle Roadcraft, written by the UK police for their riders)ISBN 0-11-341143-X
It confirms what you say on good dry surfaces- start off with the front and then apply the back, not as I did start off with the back and then apply the front afterwards; the weight distribution will be upset and is not maximized for stopping.
I have got into bad habits and am really greatful you took the trouble to post.
I will be spending my time now re-reading the above mentioned book and taking it in!
thanks once again everyone for your input.
On another note- my bike was taken away to be assessed today- I will keep you informed of the outcome.
Regards
RodYork
