alans1100 wrote:Never - at least on purpose. ...
I can almost agree with that when it comes to the
front tyre.
But one time, I was riding a 1982 Honda Gold Wing GL1100 in town, in light traffic, moving in a straight path. I perceived some kind of hazard ahead and grabbed the brake lever (on that bike that had standard, triple disc brakes). The worn front tire slid forward making a skidding sound, and I quickly let off of that lever before I had any significant, dreaded loss of balance. My rider training had taught me to release that lever immediately if the front tyre skids. That training did not include field testing of the principle. That was the first time that I had to apply the principle. Because I did not have so much as a close call, I am glad it happened but have not since repeated the experiment. That street was entirely level and dry, which is why there were no dire effects. IMO.
I might repeat the experiment under similar conditions riding solo, just for the practice. (But I would make sure that I could hear the tyre squeal before attempting it. And I would not try it in traffic.)
I had to think hard to find that
single exception to Alan's message.
The
rear tyre is probably something else, IMO, and I hope to comment on that rear later.
Reminder for the Reader: No one here is responsible in any way for your riding safety, or lack thereof.
Skidding of tyres is a practice that is NOT recommended (except maybe the rear one, under very controlled conditions to be discussed here later).
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