I've been riding my Kat for just over a year, and lately I'm finding the back tire has a tendancy to lock up very easily. I have Dunlop 208's on it, I know the rear is about ready to be replaced, but after having a near incident this past Sunday, i've been replaying the events in my head trying to figure out what i did wrong.
The setup:
Was running some back country FM's and was about to get on the highway. There was a light rain that had just been though, and i know that will make things slick. As i was coming up to my turn i was in a straight, started on the front brake, began down shifting and dragging the rear brake. as i clutched and reved to downshift to second the rear locked up and the bike started trying to go sideways, doubt i was going more than 10-15 mph. I managed to steer into it, keep the rear brake on, and just use the front till the bike stopped. Pulled off the road to get my composure back and start riding again.
This has happened several times on dry pavement, and normally at low speeds in a straight line!. Granted i'm doing this in a Houston summer, but i would think the tires would have plenty of grip in this heat.
Suggestions on what i should change? I'm due for a new tired and just had another 208 put on the front so i was planning on sticking with the dunlops, but if it would help, i'm not opposed to changing rubber.
Thanks
The setup:
Was running some back country FM's and was about to get on the highway. There was a light rain that had just been though, and i know that will make things slick. As i was coming up to my turn i was in a straight, started on the front brake, began down shifting and dragging the rear brake. as i clutched and reved to downshift to second the rear locked up and the bike started trying to go sideways, doubt i was going more than 10-15 mph. I managed to steer into it, keep the rear brake on, and just use the front till the bike stopped. Pulled off the road to get my composure back and start riding again.
This has happened several times on dry pavement, and normally at low speeds in a straight line!. Granted i'm doing this in a Houston summer, but i would think the tires would have plenty of grip in this heat.
Suggestions on what i should change? I'm due for a new tired and just had another 208 put on the front so i was planning on sticking with the dunlops, but if it would help, i'm not opposed to changing rubber.
Thanks
Comment