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All 650's Suspension compressed at stop while brakes are engaged

Dontpush

2020
CB650R ABS
Mar 8, 2020
Riding Since
2017
This might be so obvious, but sometimes after a hard stop, keeping the brakes engaged keeps the suspension compressed until releasing the brakes pressure. This isn't really an issue I just am curious of the physics why holding the brakes at a stop affects the suspension like that.
 
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Dontpush

2020
CB650R ABS
Mar 8, 2020
Riding Since
2017
That's why you want to use the rear brake once stopped as a parking brake.

Also them frees your hand for throttle control when you set off.
For sure, I do that. I was just wondering if any one could explain why/how the suspension stays compressed.

It doesn't happen when pumping on them when stationary so thinking it could simply be higher resistance / heat between the suspension+ cylinders after a hard stop?

Or if it's something more involved with the actual brakes, i.e. a release of pressure on the rotors. 🤷‍♂️
 

Dontpush

2020
CB650R ABS
Mar 8, 2020
Riding Since
2017
Because to decompress the wheel has to roll slightly as the fork angle needs to change as it gets longer.

By locking the brake (noted spelling baugustine @baugustine) you've fixed the geometry in the compressed state.

J
I knew it would be obvious once I heard it 😃. Thanks Brammers
 
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