First Ride on the Mastiff Dog..Questions

[KROGOTH]

Hi,
Had my first test ride on a Mastiff 2007 prior to making up my mind to buy one. Amazing ride and looks from everyone passing by. I had a few questions
that I am sure you guys will have the answer for.
When turning I felt I had to fight the front to turn. Initially the front
tire was not up to full pressure, which when we did pressurize made a huge difference. But I have heard and read about the rear 300 giving more torque
and thus the slight difference. Still great ride and the bike I want.
Also the breaking sequence on turns and in straight runs. Back break and
front? Just back? I have had different opinions given to me on other bikes
but need to know what is the golden rule.
Other than that, I will most likely get a Dog! Thanks all!!

 

[BBChopper]

Counter steer!!! I use both brakes, hard. :2thumbs:

 

[KROGOTH]

Back brake and clutch? Or back brake only?

 

[pig pen]

I use both brakes, about 60% rear and 40% front.

 

[Fibersnake]

Counter Steer is the key to any good riding, especially with bigger tires. For braking, most time it is front and rear with judicial use of clutch in certain situation.

 

[Disturbed]

I'm not a new rider but, my BD is new to me. I find counter steering requires a lot more effort, more of press forward on one grip AND pull on the other vs. the typical press left to lean left, etc.

 

[V]

It takes a little time to get used to leaning the bike with the wider rear tire. But you'll scraping pegs before you know it

 

[BIG HOUSE]

It takes a little time to get used to leaning the bike with the wider rear tire. But you'll scraping pegs before you know it

What he said:2thumbs: