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Originally Posted by acting_strange
Hate to say this but.....I will never agree with this statement....I was taught to use the gearbox (as well as the brakes)...It offers more control...
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Entitled to your own opinion of course.
But the brakes are designed to slow down the bike, they do it very effectively and the level of control is influenced by your skill with them, not a technical limitation.
A little engine braking assistance isnt going to do any harm, in fact it does actually help to steady the bike, but relying on it too much is dangerous and potentially damaging to your engine. Bear in mind that rev limiters have no influence on the engine speed when its driven by the wheel rather than the ignition system.
Using the front and rear brake together properly is difficult, but only because of lack of practice, its because most people do not use them both together.