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The correct way to stop the bike is to use both brakes.
Use rear brake first and then front brake.
Do not use front brake on winding roads and U-turns.
Motorcycle Safety: Most people who ride motorcycles are unaware of many of its nuances. Because of this, every day you keep getting news of accidents due to bike slipping or overturning. If you want to avoid accidents on the road, then along with the right speed, it is also important that your bike stops in the right way at the right time. Companies provide two brakes in the bike, but most of the people use the rear brake and do not even touch the front brake. Many times people press the front brake hard in a hurry, due to which the balance gets disturbed and the bike falls on the road. At the same time, many people’s bike gets jammed because the front brake is not used. So why is the front brake so important in stopping the bike? If this question is arising in your mind then this news is for you.
You will be surprised to know that the front brake of the bike gives 80 percent more braking power than the rear brake. That is, the front brake is more effective in stopping the bike than the rear brake. At the same time, the rear brake also works to maintain the balance of the bike during braking in many situations. However, most people do not know how to stop a bike safely using front and rear brakes. Due to this, cases of bike slipping and falling off the bike are increasing on the roads. So let us know how front brake and rear brake can be used properly to stop the bike.
This is the correct braking technique
When we apply brakes, the weight of the bike starts transferring forward. It is believed that during braking, 80% of the bike’s weight is transferred forward. In such a situation, the use of front brake cannot be ignored. However, if only the rear brake is used then the bike will not stop in time. Therefore, it is important to know how to use both front and rear brakes properly.
The correct way to stop the bike is to use both brakes. Start applying the brakes from the rear brake, but do not apply the brakes so hard that the rear wheel gets jammed. After applying the previous brake, as soon as the speed decreases slightly, apply the next brake. If the speed of the bike starts decreasing, gradually increase the pressure on the brake to stop. This will keep the bike in balance and there will be no risk of slipping. If you just want to reduce the speed of the bike, then use only the rear brake, do not press the front brake.
Do not use front brake in this situation
It is necessary to use the front brake to stop the bike, but there are some occasions when the front brake should not be used at all. If your bike is at very low speed and you apply the front brake suddenly, the balance of the bike may get disturbed and you may fall. Keep in mind that if you are turning the bike or moving the handle left or right while moving out of traffic, then the front brake should not be used.
Apart from this, even if you are riding the bike on a winding road or taking a fast U-turn, the use of front brake can also lead to loss of balance. Keep in mind that if the bike is inclined to any side while moving, then the front brake should not be used. For this, the speed should be reduced by first applying the rear brake and then the bike can be stopped by applying the front brake.
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Tag: auto news, bike news
first published : February 21, 2024, 11:14 IST
