Originally Posted by
Frankfast
That goes against everything I've ever learned during years spent on a motorcycle. As a matter of fact Moto Guzzi employed a hydraulic system that activated a percentage of the rear brake when pressure was applied to the front brake lever, as a safety feature.
I know I use the rear brake more than most. I find it controls my speed better. However if I need to stop or slow quickly, then yes, the front brake is more effective....unless it's wet.
Hi,
You have got it all wrong whatever you feel most comfortable with.
AFAIK the basic Moto Guzzi system was two discs up front, one
smaller at the rear, the front brake lever being one disc, and
the rear (foot) lever being being both front and rear together.
It is not a case of the the rear being activated as a safely feature,
it is that rear brake only is bad, and the system prevents that.
And your wrong in the wet, the front brake is still miles better.
rgds, sreten.