Fingers on brake? - Page 9

No Worries · 12-17-2008, 06:11 PM

My first two street bikes had drum brakes. Four fingers were needed to modulate them correctly. And I still use four fingers on my brake, clutch and throttle. Where I ride, throttle control is everything. Except for going downhill. On some uphill curves, I don't even use the front brake, just the rear brake to steady the bike. I have to use four fingers to blip the throttle on my Suzuki, as the return spring is strong enough to hold 100 carbs closed.

Cutty72 · 12-17-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

My first two street bikes had drum brakes. Four fingers were needed to modulate them correctly. And I still use four fingers on my brake, clutch and throttle. Where I ride, throttle control is everything. Except for going downhill. On some uphill curves, I don't even use the front brake, just the rear brake to steady the bike. I have to use four fingers to blip the throttle on my Suzuki, as the return spring is strong enough to hold 100 carbs closed.

Holy shit! You have 100 carbs on ONE bike!!!

HRCNICK11 · 12-17-2008, 08:22 PM

Also I learned to ride on a quad and you can not blip the thumb throttle on a quad with four fingers on the front brake you have to hold on with something.

You can't work the throttle well with all four fingers on the brake, I always leave at least one but more often two fingers on the brake lever. I think this makes my braking action smoother and quicker to respond than to move my fingers from the grip to the lever when I need it.

By the time you have moved your four fingers to the lever, my two fingers have already been braking for a half a second or so. This makes my two finger braking faster and far safer than your four fingered braking.

Smittie61984 · 12-17-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

My first two street bikes had drum brakes. Four fingers were needed to modulate them correctly. And I still use four fingers on my brake, clutch and throttle. Where I ride, throttle control is everything. Except for going downhill. On some uphill curves, I don't even use the front brake, just the rear brake to steady the bike. I have to use four fingers to blip the throttle on my Suzuki, as the return spring is strong enough to hold 100 carbs closed.

A guy at my work was an old 70s Triumph rider. Long hair, crazy looking and did tons of drugs. Hung with tough Harley guys and all. He had a Triumph that was also part Harley and basically thrown together. He only had a rear drum brake.

RACER X · 12-18-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

By the time you have moved your four fingers to the lever, my two fingers have already been braking for a half a second or so. This makes my two finger braking faster and far safer than your four fingered braking.

unless you cover the brake all the time w/ 2, it takes as long for 4 as 2

G-Rex · 12-18-2008, 08:51 AM

I never did reply. I use 2 fingers, but I'm also already covering the brake.

Whenever I approach traffic, cars, anything that is an obstacle that can move unexpectedly, I cover the brake *and* the clutch.

I also practice panic braking every time I get on both of my bikes. I know their characteristics, how they react, and I have no hesitation. If I have to jam down on the brakes, I know what the limits are and I can shut my bikes down as quick as possible. Because I practice. It has served me well a few times. It's second nature now.

Switch · 12-18-2008, 12:00 PM

2.

When downshifting while braking into a corner, its really hard to match the RPMs if you use 4 fingers on the brakes.

come on.

marko138 · 12-18-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrah Arrah

2.

When downshifting while braking into a corner, its really hard to match the RPMs if you use 4 fingers on the brakes.

come on.

Fo Realz.

RCM78 · 12-18-2008, 07:38 PM

I use two fingers. It's necessary to control the throttle while braking and downshifting.

MSF teaches four fingers. On sportbikes it's overkill but if your used to it it's fine. You just have to practice!!!

When I'm riding my Valkyrie I use four fingers on the front brake. That bike has excellent brakes but they do take more effort then the R1.

Smittie61984 · 12-19-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RCM78

When I'm riding my Valkyrie I use four fingers on the front brake. That bike has excellent brakes but they do take more effort then the R1.

That's why I felt they tought the 4fingers in MSF. They get Harleys and such in there with less braking power.

I had to do an emergency brake today thanks to the daily car pull out in front of me move. I used two fingers even with some panic.

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12-18-2008, 08:51 AM	#86
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I never did reply. I use 2 fingers, but I'm also already covering the brake. Whenever I approach traffic, cars, anything that is an obstacle that can move unexpectedly, I cover the brake and the clutch. I also practice panic braking every time I get on both of my bikes. I know their characteristics, how they react, and I have no hesitation. If I have to jam down on the brakes, I know what the limits are and I can shut my bikes down as quick as possible. Because I practice. It has served me well a few times. It's second nature now. __________________

12-18-2008, 12:00 PM	#87
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	2. When downshifting while braking into a corner, its really hard to match the RPMs if you use 4 fingers on the brakes. come on. __________________ It's fine.

12-18-2008, 07:38 PM	#89
RCM78 Slow Poke Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Moto: '05 R1 Posts: 61	I use two fingers. It's necessary to control the throttle while braking and downshifting. MSF teaches four fingers. On sportbikes it's overkill but if your used to it it's fine. You just have to practice!!! When I'm riding my Valkyrie I use four fingers on the front brake. That bike has excellent brakes but they do take more effort then the R1. __________________ ---RCM78 '01 Valk '05 R1 TPM Coach #71 http://www.teampromotion.com

12-17-2008, 06:11 PM	#81
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	My first two street bikes had drum brakes. Four fingers were needed to modulate them correctly. And I still use four fingers on my brake, clutch and throttle. Where I ride, throttle control is everything. Except for going downhill. On some uphill curves, I don't even use the front brake, just the rear brake to steady the bike. I have to use four fingers to blip the throttle on my Suzuki, as the return spring is strong enough to hold 100 carbs closed.

12-17-2008, 08:22 PM	#83
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	Also I learned to ride on a quad and you can not blip the thumb throttle on a quad with four fingers on the front brake you have to hold on with something. You can't work the throttle well with all four fingers on the brake, I always leave at least one but more often two fingers on the brake lever. I think this makes my braking action smoother and quicker to respond than to move my fingers from the grip to the lever when I need it. By the time you have moved your four fingers to the lever, my two fingers have already been braking for a half a second or so. This makes my two finger braking faster and far safer than your four fingered braking.