Urban riders,

Found this California-biker-tips vid which advocated riding the rear brake while lane-splitting.

To increase 'low'-speed control & allow quicker braking.

papa tested.

Smoother power response; acceleration/decel.

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ceeber & scooter

maybe others can splain better

Not exactly a new technique, dragging the rear has been taught in UK for a long time. As you say, much smoother control and the bike doesn't dive unlike when using the front brake.

Common sense really

new to bikes are you ?

You'll find it handy on wet roads, may prevent the rear from being locked in a panic moment. Plus riding fast on a soft surface through tightly placed trees, doesn't hurt either, but that's a bit of backing in.....

My Harley has ABS braking great stuff no lock ups in either wet or dry condition in emergency situations, but I ride to the weather conditions, and I'm the other side of 56yrs.