31-10-12, 11:57 PM
Sorry to hear that, but panic braking is the most common reason for beginners especially on the fazers as the brakes are excellent. One thing I always recommend to new riders, is to set the brake lever to minimum span as it gives you a little bit of finger feel movement in a panic situation and as you gain confidence increase it gradually to a point where you feel most comfortable with it.
Remember rule of thumb for braking is 75% front 25% rear in the dry and 50% front 50% rear in the wet. I know some of the "road racers" will say the front on its own is fine but 40 years of experience agree with rule of thumb above.
When I thought my sons to ride I asked them to ride at 30mph on a straight road near our home and at a given point, try and stop first with the front brake only then with the back brake only and finally with both brakes. The difference amazed them as beginners.
An important thing most new riders do not realise is that the brakes only stop the wheels, it is how you use them that stops the bike.
One other piece of advice is if all else is failing go for the gap it might get bigger.
Glad to hear the you found the problem causing the leak
Good advice there from budgiemurray. Extra training is always good and will never go to waste.
Good Luck
Remember rule of thumb for braking is 75% front 25% rear in the dry and 50% front 50% rear in the wet. I know some of the "road racers" will say the front on its own is fine but 40 years of experience agree with rule of thumb above.
When I thought my sons to ride I asked them to ride at 30mph on a straight road near our home and at a given point, try and stop first with the front brake only then with the back brake only and finally with both brakes. The difference amazed them as beginners.
An important thing most new riders do not realise is that the brakes only stop the wheels, it is how you use them that stops the bike.
One other piece of advice is if all else is failing go for the gap it might get bigger.
Glad to hear the you found the problem causing the leak
Good advice there from budgiemurray. Extra training is always good and will never go to waste.
Good Luck