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  • #1531
    Originally posted by shoeb2015 View Post
    Congrats !!
    It is Simple just use front brakes more than the rear brakes,
    Remember that not only twister but any bike will skid if only rear brakes are used as they lock very easily because during braking weight shifts to front wheels.
    I thought front wheel braking can skid my bike so i always use to apply rear brake...I was scared that if i only apply front brake the front tire will skid..
    never experienced locking of tire..

    what is locking of tire exactly?
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    • #1532
      Originally posted by 2wtourer View Post
      simple to avoid skids/slides.. 60%front brake 40% back :P... and its no issue at all... just takes some getting used to.. also the more weight at the rear the less the skid potential but may effect stability ..


      and congrats on your new Twister .. welcome to the CLub

      Hey Thanks, will post the picks as soon as i get it..

      Hey can u please elaborate this 60-40 funda..I am a bit confused..
      Do i need to apply both brakes at the same time or just 60% of power on front & 40% of power on rear brake...
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      • #1533
        It means that Tyre will stop rotating even when the bike is in motion.

        Never pull the brakes suddenly,Front brake lever must be squeezed smoothly.

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        • #1534
          Originally posted by sangy27 View Post
          Hey Thanks, will post the picks as soon as i get it..

          Hey can u please elaborate this 60-40 funda..I am a bit confused..
          Do i need to apply both brakes at the same time or just 60% of power on front & 40% of power on rear brake...
          its actuall not a funda.. its a trick you learn out of experience...


          more like a bit more force towards the front than the rear..

          just try it on an empt road with any bike.. first use the rear brake lightly , thn slowly use the front aswell.. you will feel really effective braking.. from 60 to 0 in under 3meters with medium effort.. with more force can do under 2m..

          do it a couple times and you will get the hang of it.. try it even on gravel or mud, you will fell the difference i n braking...

          note that the 60/40 is just approx , will vary with the bike , the type of brakes and also condition of brakes/environment,
          it will become instinctual once you get the hang of it.

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          • #1535
            Originally posted by sachin1111 View Post
            guys like me,many of you may want to upgrade to higher CC bikes as we crave for more powerful bikes. Kawasaki Ninja 150cc seems to be a great bike to own.Now if you think this 150cc bike will be similar to R15 or CBR150/CBR250 then think again......this bike makes 29 BHP from 150cc Two stroke engine and is much cheaper to own.Kawasaki has already brought 250cc Ninja in India.... so if they bring this 150cc Ninja here then it will beat most other bikes hands down.

            Kawasaki Ninja 150RR 2013 : Specs, Price, Photo | Specifications | Review | Price | Picture

            kawasaki ninja 250's cost is more than cbr250r price..then how can we expect 150 version to be cheaper??

            any idea about its price in india/?
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            • #1536
              Originally posted by sangy27 View Post
              kawasaki ninja 250's cost is more than cbr250r price..then how can we expect 150 version to be cheaper??

              any idea about its price in india/?
              150 rr is not coming to india.
              and the question remains why do i race?
              every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

              #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
              #overkill is underrated.
              #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
              #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
              (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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              • #1537
                the safest bet is to use both the brakes at the same time, front break a little more then the rear. indian road condition vary drastically so the techniques vary.Practice panic braking on empty roads, over using either of the brake will cause an accident like i found out when a old lady suddenly out of no where crossed the road and i panicked and pressed the front brake the tyre started screeching and the front went in to a wobble, so i released it a little and braked again. at high speeds specially using rear brake alone is very risky. 60% load on front brake and 40-35 load on rear you have to be the judge of that. practice is all i can say.
                Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

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                • #1538
                  Originally posted by sangy27 View Post
                  Hey Thanks, will post the picks as soon as i get it..

                  Hey can u please elaborate this 60-40 funda..I am a bit confused..
                  Do i need to apply both brakes at the same time or just 60% of power on front & 40% of power on rear brake...
                  front brake has more stopping power than rear break,so applying front brake more will reduce stopping distance.some braking fundas on indian road>
                  1.always keep your 2 fingers on front break lever.

                  2.while braking first apply rear slightly,then move back and squeeze front break firmly then gradually increase the pressure.before coming to complete halt only use rear brake for smooth stopping.

                  3. in panic situation apply the same rule as above and leave the clutch,don't press it.don't downshift,it increases braking distance.

                  4.try to avoid front brake on loose gravel,sand road.if necessary apply press and leave method.[constant pumping].

                  stopping distance=only rear>only font>both rear and front.
                  Last edited by sayank10; 02-25-2012, 12:15 AM.
                  and the question remains why do i race?
                  every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                  #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                  #overkill is underrated.
                  #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                  #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
                  (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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                  • #1539
                    another thing to keep in mind always apply front brake when the bike is upright.
                    and the question remains why do i race?
                    every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                    #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                    #overkill is underrated.
                    #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                    #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
                    (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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                    • #1540
                      Originally posted by sayank10 View Post
                      150 rr is not coming to india.

                      Kawasaki Ninja KRR ZX150
                      Rs. 1,60,000
                      Expected Mid 2012 - Speculation - Not Officially Announced .

                      So lets see if we get it...

                      anyway a 2stroke ? aint it gonna be a Louder .. but maintenance voes ryt ??

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                      • #1541
                        Originally posted by 2wtourer View Post

                        Kawasaki Ninja KRR ZX150
                        Rs. 1,60,000
                        Expected Mid 2012 - Speculation - Not Officially Announced .

                        So lets see if we get it...

                        anyway a 2stroke ? aint it gonna be a Louder .. but maintenance voes ryt ??
                        cost of CBR150 is around 1.2 lacks..

                        so honda can steal r15 n Ninja;s market ..
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                        • #1542
                          Originally posted by sayank10 View Post
                          front brake has more stopping power than rear break,so applying front brake more will reduce stopping distance.some braking fundas on indian road>
                          1.always keep your 2 fingers on front break lever.

                          2.while braking first apply rear slightly,then move back and squeeze front break firmly then gradually increase the pressure.before coming to complete halt only use rear brake for smooth stopping.

                          3. in panic situation apply the same rule as above and leave the clutch,don't press it.don't downshift,it increases braking distance.

                          4.try to avoid front brake on loose gravel,sand road.if necessary apply press and leave method.[constant pumping].

                          stopping distance=only rear>only font>both rear and front.
                          Hey thanks lot for this explanation..
                          i understood everything.. :-)

                          once i had small accident when i skid my bike on sandy roads by applying JUST front brakes..so from taht time i used to use just rear brakes..

                          @ALL:

                          Thanks, now i understood & will try to implement it..
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                          • #1543
                            Originally posted by 2wtourer View Post

                            Kawasaki Ninja KRR ZX150
                            Rs. 1,60,000
                            Expected Mid 2012 - Speculation - Not Officially Announced .

                            So lets see if we get it...

                            anyway a 2stroke ? aint it gonna be a Louder .. but maintenance voes ryt ??
                            new 2 stroke launch in india,i don't think so.
                            and the question remains why do i race?
                            every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                            #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                            #overkill is underrated.
                            #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                            #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
                            (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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                            • #1544
                              Originally posted by sangy27 View Post
                              kawasaki ninja 250's cost is more than cbr250r price..then how can we expect 150 version to be cheaper??

                              any idea about its price in india/?
                              Ninja 250cc price will be higher then then Ninka 150cc...because Ninja 250 has two cylinder engine....so cost goes higher. Dont we have CBR 250 priced higher then CBR150? secondly two stoke bikes are cheaper to produce so there is a cost advantage.also two stoke bikes require less maintenance,less complicated and are more robust in construction so you can push then hard. good example of such two stroke bike is legendary Yamaha RX 100/RXG.
                              present Ninja 250 has higher price because it is not manufactured in India.the parts are imported as CKD and assembled at bajaj plants....so due to import duty Kawasaki has lost the cost advantage.If Kawasaki starts local production line in India...then it will give tough time to Honda.

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                              • #1545
                                Originally posted by sangy27 View Post
                                Hey thanks lot for this explanation..
                                i understood everything.. :-)

                                once i had small accident when i skid my bike on sandy roads by applying JUST front brakes..so from taht time i used to use just rear brakes..

                                @ALL:

                                Thanks, now i understood & will try to implement it..
                                hi,check this guide on how to apply brakes depending on riding condition!!

                                How to Apply Brakes on Indian Roads | Bike Chronicles of India

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