New tyres / tires & pads

[Boxerboy55]

The bike has partially-linked brakes. The rear is being used all the time, just not as firmly.

I was taking a safety class and the instructor was insisting we used both brakes during the emergency/quick stop exercise. Try as I might, my attempts to lightly apply the rear brake would activate the ABS. If I just used the front brake, I achieved a shorter stop and didn't activate the ABS.

Technology is a great thing.

Of course I know the brakes are linked. I was stating the obvious regarding the quiet life enjoyed by the rear pads.

And, I’ve also noticed how easy it is to trigger the rear ABS.