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Originally Posted by SV650rules
Yup, can't say I use brakes regularly except when in traffic, other times use engine braking and then brakes just for last few mph - was a learning curve to get used to the engine braking when I first got the AL7, used to underestimate engine braking power and would slowdown way too early for junctions on engine alone, and had to use power to get to junction - soon got used to it, and I know you were half joking but there is a lot of truth in what you said.
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Ditto.It took me a short while to incorporate the fantastic engine braking of the SV.
I cover both brakes in Traffic as using the rear brake gives much more slow speed control plus the rear brake caliper should never seize as has happened to some who only use the Front brake
