Good question indeed. I use a combination, out of a matter of habit, mostly because my '95, with it's rear drum/front disc setup is the newest bike I've ever owned.
Back in the day of all drums, bike and car, downshifting with steady front/rear brake application was the only way to haul it down in a straight line in a hurry. So downshift-and-use-both-brakes-with- synchonized-pressure was praticed until it was ingrained and became as natural as breathing. What's more important to my way of thinking, is allowing enough following distance to avoid a heavy-braking situation to start with. The classic defensive driving technique -- the "what if?" game of anticipating hazards long before they materialize -- will save your butt more often than state-of-the-art brakes. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
