How To Brake On A Motorcycle

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May82020

There are a few different opinions on how to brake on a motorcycle. There has been some discussion about the proper technique to stop your motorcycle on the forums and in the comments lately so I thought I would address it in a video.

What is the best way to stop your motorcycle? Both feet down, left then right foot down, or left foot down only?

This week we look at 3 different techniques in this week's motorcycle training video on MCrider.

Let's discuss this video on the forums.

Category: Road SkillsBy MCrider May 8, 2020 24 Comments

Good Job Kevin always learn something from you and your hard work to keep us safe

George H. Parker

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mang313

I enjoyed your videos for a while now, and this has probably unknowingly saved me from riding hickups. and maybe more. When I ride now, Kevin is constantly on the back seat. Turn your head in the direction you want to go. Leave more space with the car in front of you, move to the right to see ahead of the traffic… as I have free loaded the video for a while, I have decided to become a patron. the $5 a month won’t make any difference to my bank balance but might well save my life. If you enjoyed Kevin ‘s video and think they are contributing to your better riding skill. join as well. This is now his job and we should financially appreciate it and keep it going. See you all on the road.

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Jody O’Dell

…your channel is a “School” I can attend and learn many riding skills and information that it would take years to gather. I have always been taught to seek out the experts if you want to learn. For me, when I ride I remember the videos and information that I have learned. You really have an impact on my riding and that has helped me tremendously.

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After a 15 yr break I decided to get back into riding, I’d never had formal instruction (dirt bikes as a kid) and it showed when I rode with my wife, who I had insisted get training. She was more technically proficient than I was because she had only learned the right way. I started watching videos and some were good some weren’t but when I found Kevin’s MCRider videos I knew I’d found the series of instruction I needed.

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Billie Morgan

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Peter J. Francis

How To Brake On A Motorcycle

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