Normal Braking

First of all, you do have good brakes, don’t you?  Periodically check the pads and rotors.  Replace them before they become a problem.  Brake fluid doesn’t last forever, change it as your manual recommends.  You don’t have an owner’s manual?  Get one.  While you are at it get a service manual for your motorcycle as well.  Even if you don’t do your own maintenance and repairs it will help you know your motorcycle better and have a better understanding of the discussion when speaking with the folks that you are trusting to repair/maintain your motorcycle.  Do your brake lights work properly, both front and rear brake?  

The foot dragging method of stopping may have been adequate for Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble but it has no place on a motorcycle.  Understand how to use your brakes (both front and rear).  Use your front brake along with the rear.  A lot of riders will caution you against using the front brake but THEY ARE WRONG!  Your front brake gives you 70% of your braking power.  Do you really want to rely on just 30% of your braking power to stop you?

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