Old Apr 13, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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Default Re: 8th Annual Fall 2014-Tail of the Dragon GTG-October 3,4,5

Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
Well said sir. Brakes are for stopping, not for driving. One advantage of the open rear end is greater control on turns using the engine to put pressure on the free turning front wheels. Brakes dissipate energy as heat. A total waste of energy that one can use coming out of a turn.


That and some controlled lunacy will make the Dragon a breeze to run thru.


However, I will admit, a brake upgrade makes it safer to be nuts.
Brake in, drive out. and you're right. I am a Wuz