MyFirstBike
Junior Member
So it was midnight and I was getting off the highway and at the end of the exit ramp is a traffic light, a left and right turn, and straight ahead an on ramp to get back on the highway.
I proceeded on the exit ramp going roughly 30-40 mph. I applied the front brake and rear brake and pulled in the clutch to down shift. Then noticed i really wasn't slowing down. It was a red light at the end and I just saw a car go by. i applied the front a little harder and nothing. Applied a lil harder to the rear. Locked the tire and started to slide the rear tire. and it was weaving behind me. kept handlebars straight and let off the clutch little by little to possibly slow down with engine braking. worked good enough to get me going from a good 30 - 40 mph to a 10 - 15 mph. still not stopping quick enough though.. looked to my left and right as i was under the traffic light. saw no cars... let off the rear brake lightly.. popped it into 1st and just accelerated up the on ramp back on the highway..
It was very frightening to say the least... so got home.. checked the front brake.. noticed that the bleed screw had a lil fluid coming out...
Important lesson to learn.. make sure all bolts are tight... and Always do a pre-ride check...
I'll be cleaning my bike tomorrow.. a very good wash.. will be checking everything as well...
Hope this helps someone in the long run...
I proceeded on the exit ramp going roughly 30-40 mph. I applied the front brake and rear brake and pulled in the clutch to down shift. Then noticed i really wasn't slowing down. It was a red light at the end and I just saw a car go by. i applied the front a little harder and nothing. Applied a lil harder to the rear. Locked the tire and started to slide the rear tire. and it was weaving behind me. kept handlebars straight and let off the clutch little by little to possibly slow down with engine braking. worked good enough to get me going from a good 30 - 40 mph to a 10 - 15 mph. still not stopping quick enough though.. looked to my left and right as i was under the traffic light. saw no cars... let off the rear brake lightly.. popped it into 1st and just accelerated up the on ramp back on the highway..
It was very frightening to say the least... so got home.. checked the front brake.. noticed that the bleed screw had a lil fluid coming out...
Important lesson to learn.. make sure all bolts are tight... and Always do a pre-ride check...
I'll be cleaning my bike tomorrow.. a very good wash.. will be checking everything as well...
Hope this helps someone in the long run...