Thanks for your kind words. I have learned a lot more about motorcycle crashes due to working with great experts who help my prove who is at fault in a lot of motorcycle crashes. However, riding often and practicing is the best way to instill good riding habits. Thanks again, and safe riding.

Wow, thank you for watching.

Exactly, Right!

Hi Hi Hello, Thank you very much for your kind words. I enjoy riding and making videos to help new riders. Thanks again. Matt

Thanks for watching.

Practice emergency braking in an empty parking lot every few months. Emergency Threshold Braking: I think to practice emergency braking should be mentioned and practiced. Note: Every time you stop you put both feet down at the same time when the motorcycle has stopped. That keeps you upright and balanced instead of leaning and having to hold the motorcycle. And think… if you have to ride away quickly you don't waste a precious second getting the motorcycle vertical before riding away. So …..Start at a reasonable speed like 40 to 50 mph in a big open empty parking lot. Find a marker on the road as a measurement point. Do 3 emergency stops from that marker and note where you finally stop and mark that point with something like an old glove. Next. Practice rear brake only first - apply it slow and evenly over and over until you are able to brake right at the threshold of skidding but don't go that far. Next is front brake only - and ditto the same practice applies as the rear. Now the same speed and use both brakes right to their threshold skidding point. Practice that a good number of times. Now go back and recheck yourself at the first location that you marked with the glove. Do another emergency braking. You will see that you have stopped much shorter than your first time. Do this exercise maybe 3 or 4 times a year to keep your skills sharp. Yes I know about ABS and linked brakes. You can still skid an ABS equipped motorcycle. The tires skid and release numerous times quickly. Try to get to that point without reaching it for maximum braking efficiency. Eventually you will discover that the front brakes have more stopping 'power' and therefore you will apply maybe 60% of the braking to the front and 40% to the rear. Of course you can't do it that precise but it is a good target value. In emergency braking you hardly have time to downshift. You can just pull in the clutch and use your left foot to get you down into first gear and ready to ride off based on what happens behind you when you stop fast.

It is good that you have practiced and were able to maintain control in your emergency.

Enjoy riding. Be safe.

Hi Jim, Thank you for your kind words. Please help keep riders safe with your instruction and training. Thanks and ride safe.

Good and safe riding to you and your students.

Thanks for watching

I appreciate that!

Thanks for watching my video.

Thanks for watching. Please ride safe.

Thanks for your kind words. I am glad to share this information and I hope to help riders enjoy riding and being safe at the same time. Matt

Every motorcycle safety school teaches emergency braking....... :) Did you spend the money to learn to to increase your odds of staying alive?

Thanks for watching and ride safe.

Thanks for watching the video.

Thanks and ride safe.

Thanks for watching.

Congratulations on your new R6! The more you practice, the safer you will be on the road. Confidence is a key part of safe riding, but over confidence is a recipe for disaster. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

Emergency Threshold Braking: I think to practice emergency braking should be mentioned and practiced. Note: Every time you stop you put both feet down at the same time when the motorcycle has stopped. That keeps you upright and balanced instead of leaning and having to hold the motorcycle. And think… if you have to ride away quickly you don't waste a precious second getting the motorcycle vertical before riding away. So …..Start at a reasonable speed like 40 to 50 mph in a big open empty parking lot. Find a marker on the road as a measurement point. Do 3 emergency stops from that marker and note where you finally stop and mark that point with something like an old glove. Next. Practice rear brake only first - apply it slow and evenly over and over until you are able to brake right at the threshold of skidding but don't go that far. Next is front brake only - and ditto the same practice applies as the rear. Now the same speed and use both brakes right to their threshold skidding point. Practice that a good number of times. Now go back and recheck yourself at the first location that you marked with the glove. Do another emergency braking. You will see that you have stopped much shorter than your first time. Do this exercise maybe 3 or 4 times a year to keep your skills sharp. Yes I know about ABS and linked brakes. You can still skid an ABS equipped motorcycle. The tires skid and release numerous times quickly. Try to get to that point without reaching it for maximum braking efficiency. Eventually you will discover that the front brakes have more stopping 'power' and therefore you will apply maybe 60% of the braking to the front and 40% to the rear. Of course you can't do it that precise but it is a good target value. In emergency braking you hardly have time to downshift. You can just pull in the clutch and use your left foot to get you down into first gear and ready to ride off based on what happens behind you when you stop fast.

Been a while since you got that bike. I'm on a CB1000. Here's some tips from my motorcycle class I took decades ago (about 60,000 miles of riding since then mostly on urban roads). 1) Be sure your cold tire pressure is always set properly. 2) Don’t out-drive your abilities with high speed. 3) Keep aware of problems on the road by having 12 seconds of clear sight. This includes seeing around/over the vehicle in front of you. Plus you need to see and avoid road debris (parts of truck tires, bottles, wood; things that have fallen off of trucks) that vehicles can drive over. If you can’t see 12 seconds, add more distance.4) Use both brakes all the time. Learn to modulate the rear (at slow speeds like 10-20 MPH, lock it up; we had to do this in the class at 20 MPH.) 5) Use your mirrors and turn your head when changing lanes. Also add convex mini-mirrors to your normal ones that show what's happening in your blind spot like this one on Amazon www.amazon.com/Ampper-Mirrors-Frameless-Degree-Adjustabe/dp/B06XYN1BJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540268348&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+mirrors+for+cars 6) Learn to do figure-eights in parking lots by getting off of your seat so you can lean the bike. This helps with avoidance of obstacles. Best of luck!

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching the video, and please ride safely. Matt

Thank you.

Thanks for watching the video. Keep riding safely.

sure.

Cheers to you too. Thanks for watching

Enjoy safe riding, thanks for watching. Matt

Keep riding safe.

Thanks for watching and I am glad you liked the video. Ride safe and practice practice practice. Matt

Thanks for watching Mr. Tea!

You are welcome, and thank you for watching.

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Enjoy your riding.

Thanks for watching more than once. Matt

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Thanks for the tip

@@MattlawAttorney he meant he watched it at 1.5x speed, not watching it more than once

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Ride safe.

Thanks for watching Muhammad.

Thank you for watching the video. Keep riding safe. Matt

Ride Safe.

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nahhhhh, plus it would do no good

why?

@@Abhishek-150 He's just a troll, rather than a serious motorcyclist.

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@@sgabriel I'm a troll?

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Thanks for watching Hugo.

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Thank you for watching.

Very good point. Thanks, you are right. It is compression.

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Thanks.

Thanks for watching my video. I hope that I can help riders avoid a fall or crash by explaining the physics of braking in an emergency. Ride safe! Matt

Thank you for subscribing to my channel. Riding in Tampa has challenges. Be prepared and ride safe.

Ride safe.

@@MattlawAttorney Finally after 2 years!!

After emergency braking, you want to be prepared to move quickly in case another vehicle or threat may hit you. So, by being in first gear you make it easier to get out of the way of another danger. Ride safe. Matt

Great comment, thanks for watching. Practice makes perfect, especially in an emergency.

Body position is extremely important on all motorcycle types. Especially in panic stop situations.

Please ride safe.

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Thank you for watching my video, and ride safe. Matt

Thanks for watching.

Practice your braking can save your life. Ride safely.

That is great. If you can swerve with control while stopping, you are likely to avoid a collision all together. Keep riding safely.

To be fully in control, both wheels need to be turning all the time when braked. If it's that you've downshifted that causes the rear tire to skid rather from braking, then don't do that. Just use the rear brake because you can modulate it much better. When skidding, you're not stopping (watch race cars that lock up the brakes and they can't stop). Best of luck.

Mozzmann, I agree with your advice, because you must always be scanning around you to find a risk before it becomes a danger. Thanks for watching. Matt

Call if you have a question. Thanks Matt.

Thank you for watching. And it all goes back to the basics, and that is to practice practice and practice some more. Ride safe. Matt

Thanks for watching the video. Please ride safely. Matt

Downshifting for a stop is a good practice point. But in an emergency, there is not enough time to use the engine to help slow your bike, and you might shift too hard and skid, or too light and not stop as efficiently.

Thanks for helping me out.

That really depends on the bike and your weight etc... it's better to practise on quiet roads to find the optimum pressure front and rear. I also think it's a bad idea to pull the clutch while emergency braking... or during any braking, for that matter.

Emergency Threshold Braking: I think to practice emergency braking should be mentioned and practiced. Note: Every time you stop you put both feet down at the same time when the motorcycle has stopped. That keeps you upright and balanced instead of leaning and having to hold the motorcycle. And think… if you have to ride away quickly you don't waste a precious second getting the motorcycle vertical before riding away. So …..Start at a reasonable speed like 40 to 50 mph in a big open empty parking lot. Find a marker on the road as a measurement point. Do 3 emergency stops from that marker and note where you finally stop and mark that point with something like an old glove. Next. Practice rear brake only first - apply it slow and evenly over and over until you are able to brake right at the threshold of skidding but don't go that far. Next is front brake only - and ditto the same practice applies as the rear. Now the same speed and use both brakes right to their threshold skidding point. Practice that a good number of times. Now go back and recheck yourself at the first location that you marked with the glove. Do another emergency braking. You will see that you have stopped much shorter than your first time. Do this exercise maybe 3 or 4 times a year to keep your skills sharp. Yes I know about ABS and linked brakes. You can still skid an ABS equipped motorcycle. The tires skid and release numerous times quickly. Try to get to that point without reaching it for maximum braking efficiency. Eventually you will discover that the front brakes have more stopping 'power' and therefore you will apply maybe 60% of the braking to the front and 40% to the rear. Of course you can't do it that precise but it is a good target value. In emergency braking you hardly have time to downshift. You can just pull in the clutch and use your left foot to get you down into first gear and ready to ride off based on what happens behind you when you stop fast.

Practice braking to be safe.

That is right, the front brake has more stopping power. Practicing will make you a better rider.

You want to avoid 100% on the front brake to maintain control.

Thank you for watching.

Apply your brakes smoothly and evenly to maintain control. Ride safe.

Thank you for watching. And please practice braking in an emergency so you are confident when you have to stop fast. Thanks and ride safe. Matt

Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave a nice comment. Thanks Matt

Ride safe, and practice for braking in an emergency.

Thanks for watching.

they do nothing.

ABS is great and saves lives.

Hi Jeep Liberty, Thank you for watching the video. Yes, I agree, wearing a suit is a little out of place, but that is sort of the lawyer uniform. Enjoy riding safely. Matt

The new 2017 Harley 750 has ABS breaks. As you know ABS can make a huge difference in the safety of your bike. Enjoy your ride.

Good comment. I asked a guy once that raced motorcycles about how to ride in the rain and the rear brake. He said go out and ride when it's wet and at slow speeds, like 20 or less mph, lock up the rear brake. That will tell you a lot about wet pavement. And since we invariably ride in the rain, we're going to do that at some point or another. Regarding what you mentioned on rear tire diminished downforce, I agree that modulating the rear brake in an emergency (an art that needs to be practiced) is necessary not to lock it up. And I always brake with both front and rear knowing that. My CB1000 weighs about 590 lbs with fuel. Assuming 10% of the weight on the rear is left under very hard braking, I still have 59 lbs of downforce pressing on the tire and that is useful.

Actually weight shifting is happening

Excellent points, thank you. I agree, the center of gravity is not really changing when you brake.

Thanks for watching my video. Matt

Apply both at the same time for maximum braking.

MattLaw thx

Good point.

Hi D Murray, and thank you for the excellent points you make, especially about covering your brakes at danger points. And your description of how to brake is perfect. Thank you for adding to this video. Matt

Thanks for watching.

Hi Lei, downhill braking is similar to level braking, but you have the added speed associated with going down a hill. So, when you brake, the effect of a hill is to make your bike seem faster or heavier and as a result you need more distance, more time to stop. But the act of braking is essentially the same.

In addition to what Matt stated, keep 12 seconds of clear sight between you and what's ahead. You need to see if there's a wreck, oil on the road, road debris like wood, bottles that must be avoided, or water. So when in the mountains and going downhill, the bike seems to weigh more - keep a good distance. And lastly, you always use the front brake except if driving like in a parking lot at very slow speeds doing turns. You have more control when slowing then using the front brake because it will tend to throw you toward the outside handlebar as the suspension is depressed.

Revving your engine causes wear to the parts that are moving, creating heat and friction. To extend the life of your motorcycle, keep your revving to a minimum.

@@MattlawAttorney boss I didn't understand what do u mean exactly??should I do rev matching or not??yes or no😐👍

Hi Hassaan, Thanks for subscribing and watching my videos. I am working on new videos all the time, but they take a while. Thanks Matt

MattLaw no thanks sir u deserve these words from me hope u will provide great tips for us in these vehicles

Yes, a moped or a large motorcycle, the physics is still the same, so practice emergency braking so that when a real emergency develops, you instinctively brake safely. Ride safe. Matt

LOL. You are right. This video is kind of old too.

Exactly right! Thanks Matt

I think Tony Robbins said that! Practice, practice, practice.

Martin Sage you are one lucky Sage to survive for so long practicing a totally dangerous braking technique. Hitting the rear cause a bike to skid, not the front. And never try to steer in a panic when the object is just a fraction of seconds away from you. You will either end up losing balance or if you front brake while steering you will lock up the wheel and go straight for a deadend.

In an emergency, braking to reduce speed is always going to lessen the impact. You want to practice so you maintain control in an emergency. Practice, practice, practice. And ride safe.

No, focus on the stop.

Yeah, engine braking. I believe there's less change of locking the rear when you brake with the gear in. Engine is like an antilocking device somewhat.

if u forcefully push lever it will block.. u have to pay it in installments... like in clicks.. never hold..

You don't apply you disengage the clutch FFS some of the terminology used with NFI of mechanical principles is rediculas

Sport riding boots.

+bagus utomo Well, I've heard someone say the rear brake should be applied first, then immediately followed by the front brake (because of the weight shift). However, I think both brakes should be applied simultaneously, since the weight will shift no matter what... and it happens quite fast, so you can quickly apply quite some pressure on the front brake. Anyway, there's no "golden rule" that works for all motorcycles, since no single bike, rider or situation is the same. I think the best you (and the rest of us) can do, is to practise our braking skills in our standard setup - normal riding gear, specific bike with favorite tires (pretty big issue, too) - and perhaps even on shifting pavement conditions. Dry, rainy, etc... Your situation is probably pretty common - we tend to react by instinct by applying the front brake like hell... unfortunately, it's often too much and causes the tire to block, and the rest is history. :-/ It might have saved your bacon though, if you'd applied the rear brake somewhat, too. It often gives a better feeling of control over the braking, and it might just add that tiny amount of braking power that is needed to avoid the front wheel blocking. What we need is to practise in order to control the pressure front and rear towards near optimum in emergency situations... "use the force, Luke!" :-D Hmm, the 2nd time... did the front wheel slide there, too? Perhaps your front tire is the cause... make sure it's in good condition, a good quality one, too - and, of course, the correct tire pressure. c".) (Btw, I'be been riding for 34 years now, Suzuki 1100 most of the time... I'm far from being a master braker myself, but I think I have quite some experience, nonetheless. Some day I really want to put my braking skills to the test, however, and see how far I can push it... might save me some day, who knows?) ;-)

Check out Ken Hill and his moto racing podcasts. First and last 5% of all motor inputs (especially braking but also includes body positioning, counter steering, throttle) should be done very lightly. Proper trail braking and emergency braking will save your life. Thanks for sharing your experiences and enjoy the ride.

Keep practicing using both brakes until you can stop your bike quickly with control.

Many bikes don't have ABS, and that is why practicing hard braking is so important.

Motorcycles that are on clean dry pavement - no dirt, gravel, pebbles, etc., will stop very fast and not lockup the front wheel. It's very hard to get that wheel to lock up. When braked, the front tire will experience very heavy forces pressing it into the pavement and this will increase adhesion keeping it turning and transferring energy to the brake pads and rotor. As for the rear, you can lock it up like on a bicycle, but with practice, you will learn to modulate it. You can try in a safe place locking it up for practice at 10-20 mph. We had to do it in second gear at our motorcycle training class and everyone was fine.

@@ninemilliondollars guess it's good then that I only use front brake

No, use front and rear. If you have a 300 lb. bike and have 50% (150 lbs.) of that on the front tire and 50% on the rear during normal riding, when doing hard braking it may shift to having 70% (210 lbs.) on the front and 30% (90 lbs.) on the rear. So even though the rear has lightened up, it still has 90 lbs. of downforce which is very good to make that rear tire adhear to the pavement. Don't overlook that this can increase your braking power by 30%. So Saptarshi, use both.

Thanks.

That is a great question. The answer is it depends. If you are good at engine breaking then yes, do so, but if you are not perfect at engine braking, then you should not try it in an emergency. This is because if you are not perfectly smooth with the clutch, you could suddenly apply too much stopping power, and lose traction all together. I say you are better off using both brakes rather than trying to shift gears and operate the gas too.

Matthew Powell engine braking is disengaging the clutch, am i right? Or not?(Correct me if im wrong. Just a beginner) Which do you prefer(specially in emergency braking). Disengage the clutch while brakingg both brakes or even just engage it? And the downshifting is when during the braking, am i right? Theres one here that i read, it says, “downshifting adds 10 feet to stop”? Just asking this because i just want to mitigrate an accident cause i just heald from motorcycle accident and its because i dont really know how to (properly) “emergency brake”

As a beginner don't try to engine brake in an emergency. Just focus on using the front and back brake and maintaining control. Don't try to do too many things when every millisecond matters.

Thanks for watching.

"thanks for watching" 😂😂there u go

Watch moto GP.. their rear tyer always in air when they break..its called art of breaking..but dont worry.. there is also a idiot proof system nowadays called abs

OMG I thought this guy came from PS2 world, isn't he?

Lei Bian : Yes.. He thinks that doing stoppie is as easy as hitting front break.. lol

+Your worse enemy Doesn't make any sense at all; on every single vehicle the weight shifts forward when braking - even cars. Thus, some cars have disc brakes up front and drums in the rear. It's much more of an issue on motorcycles though, because the weight shift so much more. Anyway... you could try it. Full stop with rear brake only, and then full stop with front brake only. You'll see how much longer it takes to stop with the rear brake... I've been riding motorcycles for about 34 years now, and I've never heard of or seen anybody "flip over", because they used the front brake.

Emergency Threshold Braking: I think to practice emergency braking should be mentioned and practiced. Note: Every time you stop you put both feet down at the same time when the motorcycle has stopped. That keeps you upright and balanced instead of leaning and having to hold the motorcycle. And think… if you have to ride away quickly you don't waste a precious second getting the motorcycle vertical before riding away. So …..Start at a reasonable speed like 40 to 50 mph in a big open empty parking lot. Find a marker on the road as a measurement point. Do 3 emergency stops from that marker and note where you finally stop and mark that point with something like an old glove. Next. Practice rear brake only first - apply it slow and evenly over and over until you are able to brake right at the threshold of skidding but don't go that far. Next is front brake only - and ditto the same practice applies as the rear. Now the same speed and use both brakes right to their threshold skidding point. Practice that a good number of times. Now go back and recheck yourself at the first location that you marked with the glove. Do another emergency braking. You will see that you have stopped much shorter than your first time. Do this exercise maybe 3 or 4 times a year to keep your skills sharp. Yes I know about ABS and linked brakes. You can still skid an ABS equipped motorcycle. The tires skid and release numerous times quickly. Try to get to that point without reaching it for maximum braking efficiency. Eventually you will discover that the front brakes have more stopping 'power' and therefore you will apply maybe 60% of the braking to the front and 40% to the rear. Of course you can't do it that precise but it is a good target value. In emergency braking you hardly have time to downshift. You can just pull in the clutch and use your left foot to get you down into first gear and ready to ride off based on what happens behind you when you stop fast.

Please practice using both brakes to maximize your control. Ride safely.

Please practice braking.

Thanks for riding safely and being prepared to avoid the idiots.

Sounds like you came out of the wreck okay. No matter how careful we are, some drivers are idiots and will put you in a dangerous situation that all happen sin just a few seconds. But practicing how to handle your bike in an emergency will give you the best chance of avoiding a wreck. Ride safe and have fun. Matt

You cannot be ‘cut off’ if you maintain a 2 second follow distance which is very easy to maintain in good weather on a motorcycle. More seconds in bad weather like rain, fog etc. For vans Rv's the distance is 3 seconds, school buses etc is 4 seconds, tractor trailer combos is 5 seconds. So now the lesson: If you are traveling at 60mph and a vehicle moves into your following space just relax your throttle a tiny bit to bring you to maybe 58 mph. In a very short time you will be 2 seconds behind the vehicle that moved over. So now you can increase to 60 mph again and keep going 2 seconds behind that car. The change in speed on your part will delay you from your destination maybe 5 or 10 seconds. The number of cars that may move into your following distance is few. And remember you are on a small motorcycle compared to other traffic. Motorcycles have only one function which is fun. If it is not fun don't own one. They serve no other purpose. They are not practical, many get worse mileage than modern cars, they have insurance costs. They take longer to get to a destination 15 miles away than a car. Why? Go to the garage, unlock the motorcycle, pre-start inspection, put on all your protective clothing, jacket, boots, gloves, helmet etc. when all that time is gone you could have driven 5 miles in a car. So my original statement stands and is true. Two seconds following distance is considered safe at all safety schools and with all safety instructors and is written into government handbooks.

Just practice and when you have a real emergency, you will be prepared.

+MattLaw absolutely agree. . .nice video

Thanks.

Hi Gregory, thanks for watching, and good catch. I will fix that edit. Keep riding safely.

Upon further review, I am using my right hand. Not sure what you are talking about.

First 16 seconds. "What happens when a biker applies his brakes." Thats your left hand. Clutch is the left on bikes brake is right hand side except on automatic scooters.... I checked too. Its not biggy.

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching and ride safe.

Thanks for watching.

I ride a Harley most of the time.

Harley Davidson

MattLaw you have to ride supermoto

Ktm rc 200

No lawsuit for grabbing the clutch rather than the brake. Just take your time and practice emergency braking until it becomes automatic.

You think like me, the best training is to use the front brakes exclusively. Practice rear wheel off the ground stops. Practice front brakes only in turns. Practice front brakes only in turns with sand and/or water on the road. In my opinion, the rear brakes are for emergency backup in case you have some kind of front brake failure. Rear brakes can be good for sideways riding practice. A dirt bike, riding on dirt or sand will give you the best training you can get for keeping your bike under control. But after you spend some time riding a dirt bike, on and off road, you may never want to ride a street bike again. As far as I'm concerned, street bikes are just ego boosting toys that will get you killed. Try riding over a curb on a street bike at any speed over 10 mph. Any bike that doesn't position your feet directly under your butt is dangerous, period.

Jim, you are right on the money about riding dirt bikes. They are a ton of fun and great for sharpening riding skills. I like the ability to stand up on my bike if and when I need to quickly. Having your feet too far in front of you makes that very hard to do. Thanks for your suggestions.

Thank you, I'd also add that on most street bikes the brakes require far too little effort to lock the wheel(s). Sometimes this can be adjusted by changing to a master cylinder with a much larger piston bore. Having to exert 25 or 30 lbs. of force, instead of 3 to 5 lbs. means that in an emergency maneuver you will be far more likely to acuratly apply the appropriate amount of braking force, and not lock either wheel and lay the bike down inadvertently...... Also, the riding posture on a dirt bike is called "the attack position" for a reason, you must always be ready to make evasise/emergency maneuvers when you least expect it.... As for peg position, forward pegs, or heaven forbid, footboards, combined with very limited rear suspension travel, is a recipe for having you butt launched into orbit if you hit a pothole, curb or other foreign object on the road, pegs under your butt allow you to stand and absorb the impact with your legs, they also allow you to push the bike away from you if you lay it down. It's no fun to have a motorcycle flip its self on top of you while your sliding your butt on the pavement.

I ride a motard, lol, if that wasn't obvious regarding my comment about the rear brake being for controlling wheelies. Stopies are a great skill builder, even on pedal power. I forget why I commented the way I did exactly. It was probably due to something presented, a couple of beers and the fact this fella is a lawyer. Nevertheless, the only time I found foot forward riding to be advantageous was on a snowmobile. I can hook my boots in the foot wells and the combination of push and pull, while leaning into the turn, will yank the sled around a corner. Once, while riding like an idiot, I came into a turn way too fast on my sled. I could imagine 2 scenarios, the first flying through rows jack pines, the second actually hooking the turn. I pulled hard on the bars, leaned and pushed with my outside leg and pulled with my inside. The sled railed the turn, I needed to change my shorts.

Agreed, you have to keep your back wheel on the road to avoid flipping. But anything you can do to reduce your speed will improve the outcome of the collision.

Emergency Threshold Braking: I think to practice emergency braking should be mentioned and practiced. Note: Every time you stop you put both feet down at the same time when the motorcycle has stopped. That keeps you upright and balanced instead of leaning and having to hold the motorcycle. And think… if you have to ride away quickly you don't waste a precious second getting the motorcycle vertical before riding away. So …..Start at a reasonable speed like 40 to 50 mph in a big open empty parking lot. Find a marker on the road as a measurement point. Do 3 emergency stops from that marker and note where you finally stop and mark that point with something like an old glove. Next. Practice rear brake only first - apply it slow and evenly over and over until you are able to brake right at the threshold of skidding but don't go that far. Next is front brake only - and ditto the same practice applies as the rear. Now the same speed and use both brakes right to their threshold skidding point. Practice that a good number of times. Now go back and recheck yourself at the first location that you marked with the glove. Do another emergency braking. You will see that you have stopped much shorter than your first time. Do this exercise maybe 3 or 4 times a year to keep your skills sharp. Yes I know about ABS and linked brakes. You can still skid an ABS equipped motorcycle. The tires skid and release numerous times quickly. Try to get to that point without reaching it for maximum braking efficiency. Eventually you will discover that the front brakes have more stopping 'power' and therefore you will apply maybe 60% of the braking to the front and 40% to the rear. Of course you can't do it that precise but it is a good target value. In emergency braking you hardly have time to downshift. You can just pull in the clutch and use your left foot to get you down into first gear and ready to ride off based on what happens behind you when you stop fast.

"Yes Sure" very good comments. Reminds me of my motorcycle training courses and how we had to ride into second gear and then lock our rear brake so we'd know how to do it (and pass the course). I do have a different technique when stopping, however. Lets say in an urban environment, I bring the bike to a stop and only put my left foot down (bike is already in first gear). That way I use the right foot for low speed braking if I have to move ahead a bit in slow (5 mph) traffic as there is more control than grabbing the front brake. Also, it's easier to maintain balance by having three points (both hands and right foot) in contact with the bike when starting off and then only having to raise the left foot. If both feet are down, that is more difficult to pull then up and maintaining full braking capability.

Thanks for watching.