Stop Over-Braking | Racer and Braking Engineer Talk Braking Technique 

Your discussion about not really being able to tell someone how to brake is interesting. Years ago when I was trying to learn to race a dirt modified, I asked a similar question to the successful veteran who I bought all of my parts and supplies from. His answer was more or less the same, I have no idea what I do with my feet-I just do it.

Hey Mike long time no see. Great vid hope you are well!

I'm a bit of a late bloomer at 52 and I have only 4 race days under my belt. I'm afraid to use the brake. I just get up on the tank and lay the bike down then get on the throttle as soon as possible, but I was on a track with a loose top that was causing sliding and I found that I could get the bike pointed back up the track faster when the back slid about 8 inches in the end of the turn so I want to try. Other riders tell me they drag their foot on the brake to control the back wheel but that means nothing to me and I can't think that fast when I'm on the track.

The answer is ride your motorcycle. Take your time, find yourself, and chase your dreams

Kenny Coolbeth would make the rear disc GLOW........

Great to hear and see Mike again, he is such a gentleman. I first met him after a race, could believe he was so fast....

Thank you for the great content, I'm starting on my REAL flat track journey with an XR100 that's got all the goodies. I've been racing cross country and playing with XR 100's for years but it's time to go race them for real.

This was another great and timely discussion, Mike. As you know, I've only been riding flat track for a couple years now and I've been searching online for any answers/guidance regarding the use of the rear brake, but have found NO answers. Many times I've stood at the end of a straight just to watch how and when other riders are using the rear brake. I have discovered exactly what you guys described - some riders use it and some riders don't. I have only recently started using the rear brake to help get the bike yawing as I enter a corner.

I learned on brakeless vintage bike. Don't need no brakes. Not that I would know how to use them if I did ride a modern bike.

You both are great resources. Thanks a million👍

Absolutely Frickin Awesome!!!!!

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Always good!

Great video, MD20!

Every racer has a different answer

No brakes = win race ✔️

One thing I learned at Supercamp was my overuse of the rear brake. I was locking the rear before the turn and running deep. I "screwed up" in one corner and started leaning the bike before going to the brake and was shocked that I didn't lock up the rear. That's when it started to click that it's more than just braking that slows you down.