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braking and turning
I am new here, but I wanted to get some comments.
I am a 2-wheel tourer looking into trikes.
question:
generally speaking, on 2 wheels you can brake or steer, but not both.
1) can anyone comment on braking rules for the 3-wheeler? Is it a general rule to never steer and brake?
2) I would imagine back brakes are the way to go on a 3-wheeler. can the front wheel get in trouble, if front brakes are used too strongly relative to the rear?
thank you
dpete
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2, 3, 4, 6, 10 or 18 wheels.
Braking should be done BEFORE a curve/turn.
The rule applies to all vehicles.
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Ride it like a 2-wheeler...clutch, throttle, brake...using them as you normally would according to situation.
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I agree with the above comments (except sidecar:)). Ride like you would any vehicle. Don't wait until you enter the corner before slowing down. But, if you encounter an unexpected problem in mid-corner, like a deer jumping out, you CAN brake without fear of high-siding like on a 2 wheeler. I just wouldn't make a habit of it. If you are riding in a group with 2 wheelers behind you nothing is more irritating than to be behind a 3 wheeler that always brakes while in corners..... Jim