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29-04-08, 06:15 PM

As you've worked out, front brake into a corner can make the bike stand up.

The SV with its rather primitive suspension is particularly prone to this unfortunately. Using the rear brake at the same time will help prevent this. Of course on the road you really want to be braking upright, but when things like this happen you want as many options to escape as possible.

As has been suggested though, looking through the corner is the best thing you can do. Chances are the bike will make it.

29-04-08, 06:15 PM	#50
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: When the brakes are not strong enough, use a bush... As you've worked out, front brake into a corner can make the bike stand up. The SV with its rather primitive suspension is particularly prone to this unfortunately. Using the rear brake at the same time will help prevent this. Of course on the road you really want to be braking upright, but when things like this happen you want as many options to escape as possible. As has been suggested though, looking through the corner is the best thing you can do. Chances are the bike will make it.