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Old 12-17-2008, 11:56 AM   #26
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Oh shuush Ed.

Two. ONLY two - pointer and middle, they have the best tactile feel. It is exactly what we teach at the track - but then we're dealing with bikes that are track appropriate. MSF is a good starting point, but there are a few things I wouldn't apply to the track that MSF preaches. IMHO, it isn't the end-all beat-all, but a good place to learn the basics.

Braking in the corners should be left to a control environment unless you know what you're doing. I used to do it on my ZX-11 to get it to upright faster on the exit of a corner. But, even with that tank I never needed more than two for braking. Now, I think if I had a brake light it would be on a lot of the time just from keeping tension on the rear brake - I like to know where it is, and use it when needed for pivot in corners.

Now, if you had something with less than modern... say, a 1973 Norton. You better be using all four or you won't stop for even a planned stop sign

It is best, in a panic situation - to not panic.
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