Front brake lever By scooter49 (Read 408 times)

[scooter49]

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Notice my right brake lever.... I had a stroke at age 16( now am about 50). I done shortened the front brake lever and turned it so the brake lever would be closer to the throttle grip and lowered to let me grab easier. It is because I just could not grab it in case of emergency quickly enough. So I thought doing this might allow me better stopping time and releasing the brake. I do 3/4th my braking with the rear brake( sort of old school) but want to use the front all the time. What do you think?

[kz1000st]

If it works, that's cool. About 80% of your stopping power is in your front brake. I scarcely use my rear brake at all.

[jct842]

I seldom use a rear brake on scooters or bikes. I think the only reason they put them on there is to keep the back end from passing the front in a panic stop.

[scooter49]

It does make it easier to grab front brake. While in Illinois, I rode to the Riders Street Test area, to practice riding the course. They only make one do 4 things. One is swerving to miss cones, second is riding around course and staying within certain lines, stopping fast is 3rd, and fast swerving is 4th. Passed all the test. When stopping fast, went up to 20 mph, crossed a line, and than hit brakes fairly hard. Did not squeal my tires, but slowed down so quick that started to slide off my seat. Stopped within the proper stopping distance. This practice was when no one was there. I think after a little more practice, can try to pass the Missouri Riding Course.