Discover How Good Your Braking Knowledge Is - Take the Braking Quiz Now!
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2023
- We have a pop quiz this week on MCrider. Test your braking knowledge and see if you know front brake, rear brake, or both brakes, and why.
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The way you explain everything is waaay better than the instructor I had, it was in Fort Worth and he is an ex police. I passed it but man I learned way more just from watching your videos. Thank you
I am an MSF and high performance Instructor. Many people don't believe me when I share similar things about braking and why. But I can always out stop them and have better control. 😎🏍️
I knew all the answers but still working on the skills. Because knowledge and the ability to use it are different things. Never think you know it all because that's when your in trouble
I like the rear brake on a hill. Only in a rare occasion when I need to have the right foot down for whatever reason I would use the front break
100%... but ONLY because I've watched MCrider every week for the last four years.
Thanks for watching Mark!
I must write that I follow your lessons very closely and I did not miss one question!!...thanks to you Sir!! It was a refresher to me. Thanks Kev!!
Years ago in road racing school we are taught to rely mostly on the front brake during hard braking because the last thing you want to do is have your rear wheel stop spinning and you lose the gyroscopic stabilization effect and that's when you get your rear end coming around on you.
It is comforting to know that I have been doing it right for the last 57 years of riding motorcycles. It is always good to watch videos like Kevin puts out, it reminds us to not get lazy, sloppy, or complacent when we have been riding a long time. Only a fool thinks he doesn't need to keep his skills fresh.
your thought process is the reason you’ve been able to ride for 57 years. many cannot say the same. ride safe brotha
@@bamaboy0199 You ride safe as well, sir.
Well said
For whatever it might be worth, I have been riding motorcycles (mostly Harley FX cruisers) for over 60 years. When I was starving my way through college I drove spare board for Greyhound. I already had a LOT of miles under my belt by that time as I enlisted in the Military right out of HS and then went to college on the GI Bill. The Greyhound school taught me things that even commercial drivers don't know. One is to drive like it's a chess game: always be anticipating many steps ahead. It is extremely rare that I need to do emergency braking since I am well aware of the idiots all around me and I am always planning evasive maneuvers any time some moron looks like they will be doing something stupid. I trust no one. On those occasions when I do have to stop quickly I tend to use my gears a lot. In my early life I had some problems with slamming on the rear brake as Harleys do like to pass themselves when the rear wheel is locked up. And those tiny drum brakes up front left a lot to be desired. I suppose rarely having to do an emergency stop has it's down-side as it's not a muscle memory thing with me. But I'd rather completely avoid having to make a panic stop rather then become an expert at a skid strategy. I get a lot out of your videos and at age 76 I hope I am still able to learn new thing. So thanks!
The same here 58yrs but on British twins with a few others over the years. The most important thing I've learned is to make sure I see them first.
Got them all Kevin thank you.😎
Am 72 years old. Started heavy bike riding just 3 months back. 40 years back I used to ride a 70cc motorcycle. I am happy that my answers are 100% correct despite being a beginner.
Good vlog. Keep it up.
Good habits are hard to form and bad habits are hard to break.
It is easier to form a good habit than to wean yourself off a bad one. Much easier.
Aced it! But I'll go easy on the bragging, because pride comes before the fall. I really look forward to your weeklies. Anything that helps me keep chrome side up, rubber side down 😄
I got 100, I see a lot of comments about MSF courses. I started riding as a 4-5 year old, and took a Safety Course when I was 28, I had already been riding on the road for over 10 years and riding for over 20 years in total. I finished the class humbled by what I had learned. Take a course, even if you don't learn anything, it is a pretty good way to spend a weekend.
I didn't miss a one ,but it never hurts to hear them again. What hurts is watching people who don't know how to ride but have convinced them self's that they do.
100%. Watch every week and practice continuously.
Kevin, after 60 years of never being without a motorcycle, I’ve definitely acquired a few bad habits that and I am very aware of. Braking I can happily say is not one of them. I would be terribly embarrassed to say I missed one of your breaking questions, so I won’t. Never having owned a bike that had hill assist and doing many of my years of riding in San Fransisco I’m happy to report that hill assist on my 1250 GS, is the best thing since, well you know the rest.
With the electric shift assistant on my bike, I find it smooths the downshifts in the lower gears considerably to lightly drag the rear brake. So when I'm trail braking it's usually rear brake first, then both. Not a hard quiz for anyone who's been watching your videos for a while. Thanks, Kevin!
Was questioning on the trail braking!🎉otherwise I am on it!!💃🏽
100%! I watch MC Rider almost every week.
Both, Both, Rear , Rear, i use the Rear i try to always stop 3 point 2 tires and the left leg down, in case i need to escape, but if it's super windy or the road has a funky pitch i might once stopped use the front brake. Front, not only grab the brake but turn bars to the right, Front for trail braking, and practice practice practice
100%, thanks to you and your channel. I was able to expand upon my answers from watching your videos and using the techniques as I practice as well as on the road.
100% right, the only thing I would add is on my sport bike when I practice emergency breaking I use the front brake only because I’m transferring so much weight off the rear that it has a tendency to lock up.
No need to add a skid to the mix.
Try practicing emergency braking by starting with both front/rear, then transiting to front only brake as the front suspension gets loaded (increasing front brake pressure while simultaneously reducing rear brake pressure). I suspect you'll further reduce your total stopping distance.
My K1200LT has servo assisted linked brakes so the answer is always both brakes no matter which control you use. 😁
Alright, alright, alright. I made a 100 on your quiz, and I can't remember the last time that happened for me. This was a novel approach to content Kevin. Very informative and engaging. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Kevin for putting out such important videos on how to ride but also for making it fun. I think it is great. I enjoy watching your videos a lot.
Thanks for the test it helped keep me on my toes with that being said I miss 1 and that's with the trail breaking I said both but like you said practice makes perfect Thank you sir
100%. Got a few right from watching your previous videos. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge over the years.
100%! Anything else would be embarrassing as an instructor. Great content as always!
Just passed the basic MSF course and I really enjoy learning more about how to ride properly and be safe while I am out there. Seems like they pretty much covered every one of these braking scenarios in the class, so might be worth for some people that didn't get these right to take/retake that course just to freshen up a bit. (Or of course subscribe to your channel). :) Thanks for all the tips! - Shane
Awesome man. When I took mine I got scared seeing people fail class and was my first time on a motorcycle.
@@EmoKen Oh, I was definitely nervous at first too. I had taken my bike up and down on a steep gravel driveway a few times, but other than that had zero experience. Most folks at the course had ridden at least dirt bikes before, so they definitely had a lot more experience than me. Seems like a skill that we can always continue to improve upon.
After a decade and a half as a National Road racer, and a long gap, I'm back with a road bike (BMW 1000)
I enrolled on a course, as, to me, traffic coming towards me was more scary than a road-race. It was great to do, even though I was slowest in our group on the road sections.
Advice to any new riders is to get training, it's cheaper than medical care.
.... A tip on Front/rear balance on braking ..... If you ever want to hit something when at speed (say a car pulling out of a junction) stare at it and apply only the front brake as hard as traction will allow. Your bike will do the rest....
Safe riding all.
Always good to revisit the basics. I love the explanations that include the "why" to do so in various situations. If you don't understand "why" which technique is proper in each situation, then you are more likely to use the wrong technique when it will actually matter -- and there are plenty of crash videos on UA-cam where the wrong technique was used in the different scenarios.
Demonstrates a good instructor who not only tells you what to do but why.
100% A*. No remedial class needed. Fact is I’ve never had formal training. My road craft is as good as anybodies. I already trail brake and counter steer and look thru the corner. No desire to get a knee down I’m not VR or MM. 56 years of riding and never had a accident, well at least on the road.
Got 'em all - been watching and listening and even better, started practicing a bit more and concentrating on good form and proper technique. Thanks Kevin!
Thanks to watching MC Rider over the years (and some practise) I got 100%. Your good instruction has been very helpful.
Got them all! Thanks to MC Rider. Another great video Kevin. Thank you!
100% I watch your videos and practice skills regularly. Thank you!!
I am also a motorcycle safety instructor and these are all the correct answers to braking. I have had some opinion differences with “experienced” riders who claim that they never ever use the rear brake. I question how many times they have dropped the bike and don’t usually get an answer. The most experienced mechanic I know has told me that it is shocking how many bikes he sees that have worn front brakes and almost new looking rear brakes.
100% thanks to your help these last 3 years 😊🥳
When mounting I start with the left (rear brake lever) on my Yamaha XMAX scooter.
Once on, squeeze both make sure they feel good (I did a brake fluid visual before getting on with the sight glasses). Always warming up the tires edges as I head out. Before I leave work with the empty parking lot I take advantage to do some figure eights and tight circles and some brake runs with emergency stops. Trailbreaking on the slow speed drills of course. Happy to see you here! Safe riding...
100%, but as an MSF Rider Coach who instructs dozens of classes a year I better get them all right! Great info and love the channel. I promote it to all my students as an excellent resource for them to continue their learning. Keep up the excellent work!
I am bragging this time. 100%
💯 including the trick question. That being said, still practice regularly to reinforce the habits. Thanks Kevin!
A trick to lift a heavy motorcycle off the stand is to turn the handlebars in the opposite direction while squeezing the front brake. It works for me all the time.
Great advice and video thanks. Didn’t know about the trail breaking technique. 👍
Yeah, 100%.
No problem after 50 years of riding.
Easy quiz for some...however most will learn a thing or two about critical stopping skills
100%. As a BRT (msf) instructor I should answer all the questions correctly. As a certified motor operator, I should understand the "why" and be able to show advanced students the practical application of advanced braking techniques. I find progressive braking in emergency situations drills to be an effective tool.
Braking on a hill stopped I use the rear facing uphill and the front facing downhill. Downhill it is easier to balance with both feet on the ground and then just allow the bike to roll away when getting underway. Uphill easier to get better throttle control without having to manipulate the brake lever at the same time. I got a near miss on the trail braking question. I use the front brake going in but I will sometimes add a little rear just as I am transitioning to throttle and easing off the front at the apex. Not much rear though, just a tickle.
I got them all! I would watch 5 anyway if there were any left to watch. After discovering the channel, I binged watched them all. I do find myself reviewing some multiple times. Good info should be driven home.
100% correct answers. But I will still watch your all the videos and continue to practise and learn.
Missed 1 just passed my MSF course last weekend and got my license on Wednesday. Had to drive from DFW to Wichita Falls or would have had to wait for an appointment, which was 2 to 3 months out. Now I can practice all the skills. I learned at the MSF course. They helped me get rid of some bad habits that as a new writer I had already learned had a great MSF instructor! I just realized in this video that you are in DFW! Thank you for the tips. I’ve been watching motorcycle and dirtbike videos for the last year, but nothing compares to on hands practice and correction from people that know their stuff! Thank you for the tips!
Great advice thank u
Kevin,
I took this quiz 8 mo.s ago. I've put on quite a few more miles and aced it because I actually have started using better braking techniques. Except last month after I hadn't been riding a couple weeks. I had to stop quickly and started to use my rear brake and the tire locked up. I quickly remembered my trail riding skills and straightened the bike up and used the front brake. Thank You!
Thanks, that was useful info.
Tnx for good advises..
100% !! That’s only due to your excellent teaching skills and sharing of information through your videos. I never miss a Friday. Thanks Kevin !
Great video Kevin. Thank you for the continued great conversation around skills and strategies.
Great video! One of the most important techniques for riding safely a motorcycle. In a motorcycle course I also learned that if you use First the rear brake, the bike “get’s larger and more stable” ; if you first use the front brake the bike “shorten’s and is less stable”
100% thanks to your channel and you. Keep up the great work. It is highly appreciated
Thank you Kevin. Another excellent video. Well explaned !
Nice video recapping the topic on braking. Thanks!
Got 100%, only because I watch most of your videos. Thanks.
Got em all! Great topic!
Aside from not knowing what trail braking is, I passed 100%. Pretty happy, considering I haven't been riding for even an entire year, yet. I'm in PA so took full advantage of the free MSF courses, they went over most of this. As for the hills, I live on one of the steepest in town, so I had to learn REALLY quickly how to use that rear or front brake XD
Now, off to watch the trail-braking video. Thank you for the education!
100%, I do enjoy these enlightening videos. They are a great tool even for those that have many years on the saddle. Thanks for the time and effort you put into safety education.
this was very informative
Another great video Kevin (as usual). Always a good reminder Der as well.
Thanks Kev that was great
I appreciate this content all the way from nyeri in Kenya.
Good questions and it gave me ideas for practicing! Thanks Kevin!
Thanks kev . Bit confused on trial breaking. Good one❤
I so appreciate what you do. Got all but the last question right. Keep up the great job. Many of us learn so much from you.
Great video, thanks! 100%
Kev your videos are fantastic, this was revision for me and I correctly answered all questions, but I still went to your site and viewed multiple videos
Got it! Thanks
Brake dance! Sums it all up.😀
100% great video!! Thank you so much!! Very thorough and comprehensive questions and explanations.
100% for me! Great refresher!
You do a great job with your channel, keep up the good work. I have recommended your channel to my students and friends
Got them all...thanks to lessons you provide. Trail braking though is something I want to get used to using. Good quiz and review!
I started this thinking I wasn’t going to do well at all. But I only missed one and I didn’t really miss it, I just wasn’t sure of the correct answer. The question was “when taking off on a hill”. My answer was “I do it differently depending on the situation. Sometimes front brake and sometimes rear.” Now I know that I am doing it correctly. This is all due to watching your videos. Thank you for what you do.
100%. I'm certain that being a subscriber helped on one of the questions. Keep up the great work!
Yay, got all of them! Keep up the good work, sir.
100% , i watch all your videos and others. Thanks for all the great information
I've seen a few of your vids. Been riding since I was 8 ( about 50 yrs) I didn't miss a single one. Very good lessons. I'll continue to watch.
I can get on a bike and make it go where I want and stop etc but my skill level is zero. Your videos are so in depth and explain how and why so perfectly that I just can't question any of it. I mean I have questions of course but your explanations are perfect and make perfect sense. I dont plan to ride anymore but I'm learning as much as I can because my son in law wants a bike and If I can't get him to watch your channel himself then well by golly he is going to have to listen to me parrot everything I've learned from it lol. Thank you for taking so much time to teach all of this so thoroughly.
100% cause I listen to you and motorman and Robert. Keep the tips comin!
100 on my test, thanks for all the instructive videos!
Thank you MCrider for all your videos I just took the MFS course a week ago I learned a lot before because of you I took it I passed your test thank you for all the tips and tricks to be a better rider I love the videos keep them coming thank mike from Virginia
100%! Thanks to the training here, several other UA-cam channels, and some in-person classes. Enjoyed this fun video.
💯 I enjoyed this and would like to see more moto video quizzes as I believe it helps to keep riders sharp and reinforce good riding techniques.
thank you, got them all correct. xx
100% but starting on a hill I put rear brake when it was either. Well still think I got them all right.
The rear brake also keeps you from looping out if your machine likes to wheelie... We don't need ABS. My right foot hydraulic fluid, brake pads of rotor and a caliper have been doing just fine for many years
I got them all right
Thanks alot for your tips and hints I got many info's from you which helped me alot 💪💪
100% , and my bike loves to brake dance ! Loved that one, you're a funny guy.
100% Due only to have watched so many of your Videos. Thanks, Be Blessed !
100% and that probably from all your videos I've watched in the past. Thanks Kevin.
Nailed em all! Not too shabby.
Really enjoy your videos MCrider., thank-you. Keep up the teaching, reminding and just great stuff. Have a good week. God Bless. M
Great video, thanks and keep them coming...Clint
Aced it thanks to watching your videos, Kevin, for the last 4 years. You're awesome God bless and thanks for everything