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Smittie61984 · 12-16-2008, 09:09 PM

I use two fingers. I got that from my BMX past where I rode with two on the brake. That way I can brake and control the bike.

I know the MSF says to use 4 but that seems dangerous. I almost hit a deer and was on one wheel at 60mph hanging on by my remaining fingers. Plus I ride a 1996 CBR600 with ancient brake technology compared to today's bikes.

Instead of worrying about accidently grabbing a full brake iwth 4 fingers. Practice Emergency Stops with two fingers. You'll get use to two fingers.

12-16-2008, 09:09 PM	#45
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I use two fingers. I got that from my BMX past where I rode with two on the brake. That way I can brake and control the bike. I know the MSF says to use 4 but that seems dangerous. I almost hit a deer and was on one wheel at 60mph hanging on by my remaining fingers. Plus I ride a 1996 CBR600 with ancient brake technology compared to today's bikes. Instead of worrying about accidently grabbing a full brake iwth 4 fingers. Practice Emergency Stops with two fingers. You'll get use to two fingers. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.