Mx riding

[CR125]

I have this friend of mine that tells me when going into a berm or corner I should use both my front brake about 20% and back brake about 80% and then gas it out of the turn, is this true? I would appreciate any help on this, thanks... :think

 

[motojunkie]

He's got it wrong, more front than back. Unless, of course, you're going to brake slide, then hammer away on the rear.

 

[Anssi]

When you are braking (still in a straight line), you "should" use both brakes to the point of nearly locking up. This is the ideal for cutting braking distances. I, for example, are too bad a rider to do this and concentrate on the front brake and allow the big thumper's engine braking take care of the rear (unless it's a tight turn where you brake from fourth gear, then I also use the rear brake).

When actually turning, it all depends on the turn. Tight turn that a good berm helps square of, sometimes all rear, no front. A rut to run in, usually no brake at all. A flat turn, often no braking.

Nobody can make a blanket statement about how to brake when turning. Look at the pros. They very seldom come a long way with the rear locked, they lock it just as they swing the rear around to turn.