It's interesting that the braking subject appears as often as it does in these and other discussion boards . It must be a challenging yet ever open-ended task for most? Lots of uncertainty and exploration .
This is especially true for me (very new at this track stuff )! My first track session was the typical novice experience, and yes I got hooked from the rush! I immediately ran out and added a new bike to my old collection, a new 1000 V-twin. New at this, I found that braking before turns really upset my bike's attitude and scared the out of me. I soon discovered that my twin could engine brake me smoothly and similarly to others on the track into the turns.
Still not sure how to brake correctly, I found that 99% of turns at the tracks I ran, I never braked!? I realize that every turn at every track must be handled differently, but I'd like to improve. I've learned a lot about cornering skills, but I've never been taught much on braking skills. I try to read a lot on the subject, but everyone seems to have their own method. Does bike set-up have a lot to do with smooth braking? Does braking and throttle advancements always occur simultaneously through turns? Is there a method to practicing this off track? Is it possible that certain individuals physically cannot perform smooth throttle response along with braking? If so, are there therapies to assist this action/movement?
Appriciate any feedback...