Re: [ST] RE: Brett - been there

[simonb <simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 2005-05-13 at 08:48 -0700, David W. Funk wrote:
> On Fri, 13 May 2005 07:41:31 +0100, simonb wrote:
> [snip]
> > The
> >trick is to learn to release the brakes when a lock occurs. For this to
> >work well you don't want the forks unloading like a pogo stick, it
> >upsets the stability. 
> 
> I agree whole hartedly
> 
> [snip]
> >The extra weight of the ST
> >transfered to the front forks can make the front end lock up too
> >quickly.


> I disagree. 
> The extra weight transfer does nothing up give added traction to the front 
> tire. This could cause problems with rear stablity or front "pogo", but it does 
> not make it easier to lock up the front.

I agree. I'm sure I didn't mean it to sound like that. I was trying to
point out that the extra mass of the ST, say two up as against one up
makes it easier to lock up the front wheel for a given required amount
of deceleration.

-- 
simonb <simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx>

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