Originally Posted by Olebiker
Your example proves the point that I am trying to make: If you use only the front brake in a turn, you risk lifting the rear wheel. If you are a professional motorcycle racer and can control that, great.
the point was that with proper control yes the front brake can lift the rearr wheel, gently ease off a little, back sets right back down nicely, its not an on off switch, i can trail brake(use front brake all the way down to the apex of the turn) the race bike, and the road bike, no big deal, and am no expert at either one. i can also stand both of them on the front wheel if desired.
what i am trying to say is because the front brake has so much potential stopping power, you should not avoid it, but quite the opposite, learn to use it, once you understand the brakes and tires limits then the front brake is a very effective tool, not a death hazard.