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What's the best technique for a fast stop from high speeds on a wet surface?

I am not sure when I think about it if I have had to make any REALLY fast stops when it's been raining since I rode conservatively.
But when I do, I seem to come down semi-hard on the front brake while tapping the rear pedal to prevent a lock up.

Tapping the back wheel seems like a bad idea. Constantly changing the back tires speed will make it more prone to slip.

Of course, what would I know? You're a better rider

Heimdall Einherjar wrote:it was pouring rain but I had to go somewhere so by God I did, even though I'm new and the conditions would cause even some experienced riders to soil themselves.

Heimdall Einherjar wrote:What's the best technique for a fast stop from high speeds on a wet surface?

I am not sure when I think about it if I have had to make any REALLY fast stops when it's been raining since I rode conservatively.
But when I do, I seem to come down semi-hard on the front brake while tapping the rear pedal to prevent a lock up.

I'm not one to really say based on my video I posted of me speeding in the rain, but I would suggest not riding very fast in the rain in areas where you may have to make a sudden stop.

I have found that response of MY bike doesn't change that much when the roads are wet. I think it has to do with the extremely good tires and steady throttle control.

Sevulturus wrote:Tapping the back wheel seems like a bad idea. Constantly changing the back tires speed will make it more prone to slip.

Of course, what would I know? You're a better rider

Heimdall Einherjar wrote:it was pouring rain but I had to go somewhere so by God I did, even though I'm new and the conditions would cause even some experienced riders to soil themselves.

I never claimed to be a superior rider...

Just superior everything else?

Heimdall Einherjar wrote:it was pouring rain but I had to go somewhere so by God I did, even though I'm new and the conditions would cause even some experienced riders to soil themselves.

you are so full of yourself.

i rode in a twisty mountain w/ hail, hard rain, snow and thick fog and im a n00b on a literbike. i never bragged about it. the only comment i had about it was that it was good training but it's not fun.

VermilionX wrote:

Heimdall Einherjar wrote:it was pouring rain but I had to go somewhere so by God I did, even though I'm new and the conditions would cause even some experienced riders to soil themselves.

you are so full of yourself.

i rode in a twisty mountain w/ hail, hard rain, snow and thick fog and im a n00b on a literbike. i never bragged about it. the only comment i had about it was that it was good training but it's not fun.

Good for you.
As would have I if I were in snow and fog conditions riding a literbike, but since my last employer is a deadbeat scumass who isn't paying me my dues, I'll just have to wait.

So now you WANT a wastefull literbike?

Oh man. I've ridden in rain, snow, mud, dirt, wet leaves. I must fucing rule, me FTW!!!

How long have you been riding Heimdall? If I remember right it's like two or three months. Anyone can ride in rain, etc. But the point is that it's a lot less safe. So it doesn't make a rider better or worse if the ride in the rain or don't, it just makes then more or less safe. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with riding in the rain, because I'll be doing it too, but it won't make me a better rider then people with years of experience when I do.

Anyway, back to braking on wet roads, I think you are supposed to brake with both brakes as equally as possible, and be even more careful not to lock the brakes, which should be easier to do in the rain, than on dry road.