Is it just me?

[BBChopper]

After growing up sliding around the roads in Melbourne, I am of the opinion that the FL roads are just fckin slippery. The humidity or the oil or whatever seems to be an issue!
G

GDog you in Melbourne??????

 

[WB Cycles]

I've had a couple of "ass sliding sideways" stops here in Dallas .... consider them wake up calls. :2thumbs:

 

[KRAUT]

My K-9 stops really well. Pulled it down hard several times with no problems. Better brakes than any harley I ever owned. I run 40#F and 42#R just like the book. Sorry about the bike-glad you're OK.

 

[slowrower]

How do you like the Metzlers?

This is why I changed from Avon's to Metzlers, much bigger contact patch.

Shredder

Hey Shredder, How do you like the Metzlers, ride any better, handling? I am thinking thats the way I want to go when the Avon's are worn out.!

 

[Show]

That's what I am trying to find out too. LOL

 

[BBChopper]

I know ya don’t want to hear this but ridged VS soft tail make a difference as well. As you have weight transfer to the front wheel you loose some of the down force at the rear, where on a soft tail the suspension will recover some of the travel.
Still it sucks no matter!

 

[Show]

Yeah, guess I will just take it as lesson learned......

 

[rwill20]

Sorry about you're Dog Bro,glad you're OK

 

[narow37]

Good to hear your ok. My K9 stops great, even the instructor in our safety course was surprised at its ability.

 

[bdmridgeback]

Show,

Sorry bout the dog. My Ridgeback is no sport bike, but I have always been impressed with how well this 700 lb. bike stops with that skinny ass tire up front. I have only locked up the rear 1 or 2 times since 2004. It is no sport bike but it does well. I ride with 3-4 guys with Ironhorse bikes and they come with Metzlers on them. They seem to wear faster than the Avon tires. My one friend rides very conservatively and he has had 3 metzlers on his bike for my 1 Avon. Other guy I ride with his 2 Metz for my 1. I am known to spin mine from time to time but I have over 5000 miles on it and hope to get 6000-6500 out of it. Hope this info helps. Hope the wounds on the dog heal soon.
LowDown

 

[Show]

Thanks, maybe that is why the Avons cost more. Well, I still have quite a few more miles to think about it. My Dog only has 4K on it now. Tires still look great. Guess I need to check the pressure more often too. Thanks guys.

 

[P8RIOT]

I just view it as basic physics - maximum deceleration occurs when BOTH tires are still rotating, but just before they lock up. If a wheel locks up completely and slides, there is nothing wrong with the brakes - that's the best they can do, is to stop the rotation completely - after that, it's all about the interaction between the rubber and the road, not the brake system.

 

[Gas Man]

I just view it as basic physics - maximum deceleration occurs when BOTH tires are still rotating, but just before they lock up. If a wheel locks up completely and slides, there is nothing wrong with the brakes - that's the best they can do, is to stop the rotation completely - after that, it's all about the interaction between the rubber and the road, not the brake system.

This man speaks the truth.

 

[RRRUFF]

Slowrower & BDMCHOPPERFREAK, that's some good info there. Actually all info is good. Coming off of the dirt to riding on the pavement I am use to sliding the rear and working front brake. Thanks to all for the info especially on the wider tires. I would have thought more rubber, better grip.