Finally, linked brakes explained!

[@billmoran3812]

I was taught 50 years ago to use both brakes when stopping. Using the rear brake only in slow turns is new to me, but it makes sense. I’ve dropped the bike before using front brake with the wheel turned. Thanks for correcting me on that.

[@timbren1679]

Your right. He did say use both brakes to stop, but there’s strategic reasons to only use one or the other.

[@darthtyranus7683]

Honda was the first successful brakes

[@07Convertable]

My 2012 Victory Vision had link-brakes. They wouldn't engage until your speed met a certain threshold (15 - 20 MPH I believe) and then only if you pressed/squeezed the brake hard enough. I loved those and the anti-locks both!

[@seansweeney7721]

Those roads are familiar lol. Thanks for the info, always great.

[@iancatlin5985]

I remember back in the late 70's Moto Guzzi had linked brakes and they were very well respected

[@bikerbrinrac]

Yes linked brakes are great where we had a Goldwing years ago that has it. It worked really well.

[@tomkreller1204]

I would like to do one of your parking lot lessons, l've been on dirt bikes at 9 yrs old. Street bikes since 16, now I'm 58 and still learning how to maneuver a bike from your channel.

[@motorman857]

Go to ridelikeapro.com click on classes with Motorman, pick a date, and sign up.

[@gelfyd1]

Great explanation. Another safety built in to bikes.

[@motorman857]

Thanks 👍

[@Tiesemans_one_in_ten]

I have it on my 00' ST1100 ABSII, works well!

[@olliechristopher467]

On my Super Tenere when you tap the rear brake first it works like traditional braking. When you pull the front brake first it is now unified braking.

[@cuttycorrigan4122]

Good-day Jerry can I purchase just the reflective sticker. Thank you for time, God Bless, Cutty Corrigan.

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks motorman.

[@imgzrona09uc72]

It is sad that so much readily available information is not obtained by people who really could use it. The operating characteristics of linked brakes has never been a secret. But I am sure that this information will be a revelation to many people who watch your video. As I tell people in my CMSP classroom, "...but linked brakes will be unimportant to you since you took this course and know to always use both brakes!" Then later we talk about loose gravel and the exception that proves the rule😉

[@epowell01]

Can you explain "electronically" linked brakes like on a Road Glide standard?

[@splodge5714]

The 1978 Moto Guzzi Le Mans I owned had linked brakes. Nowhere as good as todays top Brembo's but you need ABS with them.

[@SILVERGHOST-qu5cn]

Hi Jerry, I have a 2020 street glide with all the rdrs and linked brakes. The linked brakes also unlink at 6 mph. and below

[@motorman857]

What makes you think that they unlink at 6mph or below?

[@SILVERGHOST-qu5cn]

@@motorman857 Straight from the dealers mouth that's what they told me when I bought it. I'd have to look at my manual again but I think it states in there as well that they unlink below 6mph

[@SILVERGHOST-qu5cn]

@@motorman857 update Jerry just checked my manual page 119 it states at speeds 2 mph the brakes unlink not 6 mph. I guess my Dealer was wrong

[@motorman857]

@@SILVERGHOST-qu5cn Actually, the manual states that the linked system of the rear brake to the front depends upon how much pressure the rider is putting on the rear brake. The more pressure on the rear brake, the more front brake the computer allows. Light pressure on the rear brake should not give any front brake. In my 2022 police manual it's on page 103 under cornering enhanced electronic linked brakes. The dealers ''mouth'' obviously hasn't read the manual. Take everything the dealer says with a grain of salt.

[@SILVERGHOST-qu5cn]

@@motorman857 Thanks Jerry for your feedback really appreciate it, yeah I'm learning my lessons with the Dealers

[@underrscored5617]

Moto guzzi had the first link braking on there 850 back in the early eighties...

[@ArcanePath360]

Why can't I find a video on HOW they work (not why they are there). I just want the mystery of the mechanics explained.

[@motorman857]

Have you tried doing an internet search on linked brakes? Have you been able to take a look at my 1.5K free videos here? It's out there, just search and you will find your answer.

[@ArcanePath360]

@@motorman857 I did a search before it brought me here. Everything else it suggested came up with irrelevant stuff. Search engines seem to suck these days. They push you towards anything but what you want. Would like the link. my BMW R1200RT is meant to have linked brakes but when I strip down the rear, apply front brake lever, nothing happens at the rear. My rear pads wear out when I don't even use the rear, and BMW told me it was because of linked brakes

[@motorman857]

@@ArcanePath360 That sounds like B.S. to me. I'd bet the pads are dragging against the rotor.

[@swooski6657]

Hey Jerry-thanks for everything you do-true rider treasure. Quick question, I have a 19 Road King and am wondering the best handlebar height for control. I’m 6’0 and have them matched to the forks, but they feel more comfortable lower-whataya think?

[@motorman857]

If you have a standard Road King the stock bars are the same ones used on police bikes. They have plenty of pull back so you can adjust them forward or back. If you pop the plastic piece just behind the head light you can get to the two bolts. Loosen them and put the bars where you want.

[@swooski6657]

@@motorman857 Speedy reply is much appreciated. I do know/have adjusted the bars, question is should I match the forks for better control(higher bars) or lower for more comfort. Looking for the optimal control height, pretty comfortable at either position

[@motorman857]

@@swooski6657 On my Road King I brought the bars toward me as far as I could without hitting the console at full lock.

[@swooski6657]

Roger that-thank you Fine Sir.

[@josea5949]

I was under the impression that below 20 mph the brakes are not linked and they operate independently. Least that's what the motor instructor said.

[@broadfall1]

that’s what I thought as well

[@motorman857]

Not according to the owners manual. Page 103 of the police bike owners manual under cornering enhanced electronic linked brakes. It depends on how much pressure you put on the rear brake.

[@josea5949]

Ahhhhh ok. That must be one the newer bikes then

[@butchfishwick5236]

My 1975 Moto Guzzi T 3 police bike had linked brakes

[@imgzrona09uc72]

Jerry, I do not know if you can delete and block posters, but this guy, Андрей Смирнов, is admiring someone's curves, and not commenting on motorcycles. FYI.

[@motorman857]

Yes, he's been reported and blocked, thank you.

[@amalfi460]

How do you stomp on the rear brake in a car

[@motorman857]

With your foot.

[@jcdenton23]

Car drivers are used to stomping on the brakes, when they jump into a bike, they assume it works the same way.

[@shanec.7105]

its a long no sound ride. What was that you explained?

[@motorman857]

Audio worked perfectly on the video, check your system.

[@talkingrock7011]

From what I have read the linked system only works above 25 MPH

[@moto_rad]

Do you think un-linking brakes is stupid, assuming you have good braking technique?

[@motorman857]

I see no reason to unlink the brakes.

[@moto_rad]

@@motorman857 What happens if you come across loose surface that you were not expecting? Thank you for the reply.

[@motorman857]

@@moto_rad Loose surfaces have nothing to do with linked brakes.

[@moto_rad]

@@motorman857 moreso applying the front brake on loose surface