# Bike inspection info **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [August 16, 2011, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004 "2011-08-16T11:59:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Quattro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quattro/32/6660_2.png) [@Quattro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/21 "2011-08-16T19:46:38Z")
:facepalm ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/22 "2011-08-16T20:42:12Z")
Actually, the engine brake is the most important, followed by the fixed metal object ‘brake’. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/23 "2011-08-16T20:55:55Z")
> [@03/08/08 - Snowboarding @ HV or KB](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/03-08-08-snowboarding-hv-or-kb/44640/15): > > arent rear brakes the important ones on a bike? I know many riders that rarely if ever use the rear brake :facepalm ---
**Author:** ![v8lonoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@v8lonoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8lonoma)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/24 "2011-08-16T22:16:27Z")
> [@FS: GARAGE CLEAN OUT! tons of Honda parts, wheels/ecus/trannies/clutch/Spoon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-garage-clean-out-tons-of-honda-parts-wheels-ecus-trannies-clutch-spoon/44498/25): > > I don’t care if dumb ducks wanna kill themselves by bein unsafe but I do care about the inocentt people also affected by these waste of sperm this. maybe the OP prefers to do this… ![http://perso.orange.fr/mike.werner/BlogPics/Walking-bike.gif](http://perso.orange.fr/mike.werner/BlogPics/Walking-bike.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Gendy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gendy/32/6456_2.png) [@Gendy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gendy)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/25 "2011-08-17T10:17:03Z")
> [@So I just had an idea....NYSPEED Test Drivers??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-just-had-an-idea-nyspeed-test-drivers/44642/68): > > well figured I would ask > > . Hey, never hurts to ask right? :tbu ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/26 "2011-08-17T10:27:18Z")
Rear brakes ARE necessary. /thread ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/27 "2011-08-17T11:44:43Z")
Following comment applies to bikes without a linked braking system. Never touched the rear brake on the track, as do most racers/trackday riders. In top tier racing, the rear brake is used to help rotate the bike at turn in, essentially in the way what the sumo racers use the rear brake for. At least at the track, it is never used to help slow the bike down, as under threshold braking there will be almost no weight on the rear to a point where the rear tire will be skipping with the engine brake effect alone. MSF teaches using both brakes, it is the most effective way to stop to a point, and when you are not threshold braking. In the case of a SS bike, the thing is I’ve read more about people crashing because they use the rear brake than not. The only reason I use the rear brake riding around town at normal speed in normal traffic condition is so I can put as little wear to the front brake pad as possible. Having said that, I do not imply the rear brake is “useless” for street riding nor do I imply a bike without a functioning rear brake should pass inspection. ---
**Author:** ![PFaux](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pfaux/32/6722_2.png) [@PFaux](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PFaux)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/28 "2011-08-17T12:10:44Z")
i actually put the bike down once because even a feather touch on the rear brake was causing my worn OEM tires to lock. i use it but don’t go crazy with it. Only apply heavy pressure when i’m virtually stopped and want to come to a complete stop. threshold braking? ---
**Author:** ![capitalcrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/29 "2011-08-17T12:26:51Z")
Threshold braking means that you’re on the brakes as hard as possible without lock. I lowsided a bike once because of the rear brake and some dirt on the road. A deer came out and scared me, I got on the rear brake way harder than I realized. I had only been riding a few months at that point. ---
**Author:** ![Gendy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gendy/32/6456_2.png) [@Gendy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gendy)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/30 "2011-08-17T14:00:19Z")
Should the rear brake be used for launching, or just the front? I passed inspection today, no bribes. ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/31 "2011-08-17T14:04:27Z")
> [@Guys with cars put away for the winter....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guys-with-cars-put-away-for-the-winter/44695/36): > > Should the rear brake be used for launching, or just the front? I passed inspection today, no bribes. Why would you use a brake for launching? Is you bike automatic? :dunno ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/32 "2011-08-17T19:48:40Z")
> [@I Am Legend original ending](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-am-legend-original-ending/44673/2): > > I know many riders that rarely if ever use the rear brake :facepalm Who doesn’t use the rear break? ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/33 "2011-08-18T10:00:09Z")
> [@Fantasy Baseball anyone?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fantasy-baseball-anyone/44613/15): > > i wouldnt even ride my bike knowing it wont pass, but my bike isnt a jalopy so i dont worry about it. > > but im just another DUMB GSXR RIDER. Come on man, my Gixxer comment was a joke…:rofl ---
**Author:** ![Gendy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gendy/32/6456_2.png) [@Gendy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gendy)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/34 "2011-08-18T18:09:17Z")
> [@Anyone a skilled welder want to take on a project?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-a-skilled-welder-want-to-take-on-a-project/44652/4): > > Why would you use a brake for launching? Is you bike automatic? :dunno yap ---
**Author:** ![HiSpeed48](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hispeed48/32/6688_2.png) [@HiSpeed48](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HiSpeed48)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/35 "2011-08-18T23:56:36Z")
back brake for wheelie control :tbu ---
**Author:** ![skateshelter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skateshelter/32/6337_2.png) [@skateshelter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skateshelter)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004/36 "2011-08-20T13:22:09Z")
This thread kills me hahahahah [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-inspection-info/260004.md?page=1)