Fingers on brake?

speedylocksmith · 12-16-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Yes, you'll use the shit out of your brakes at most tracks.

Track or street or at home I only use two fingers.

I rarely use the BACK brake on the track but that is an entirely different discussion.

AND never use the brake when in a turn..street or track

spierce · 12-16-2008, 03:56 PM

you made it sound bad that you cover the brake on the track..

marko138 · 12-16-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

I used to use four but retrained myself to use two once I got my gp plus gloves since it feels a lot more comfortable to use two with having the finger bridge.

Thats what steers me away from A* gloves, the finger bridge. I brake with my middle two fingers and keep the pinky and pointer on the throttle.

shmike · 12-16-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by spierce

you made it sound bad that you cover the brake on the track..

I do.

I also use it in the turns.

marko138 · 12-16-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

I do.

I also use it in the turns.

I cover the front at the track too...and in densely populated streets.

spierce · 12-16-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

I do.

I also use it in the turns.

now i know why but i don't understand yet waiting for response on other thread

Mr Lefty · 12-16-2008, 04:17 PM

I had this discussion with my MSF instructor... they teach 4 because on many bikes... you need to grab a fist full of brake to stop quickly... where as on a sport bike... with the powerful brakes they have... 2 is more than enough for many to stop just as quick.

Quick281 · 12-16-2008, 04:21 PM

I use 2 and I haven't been to any class. I know that I feel more comfortable with 2 fingers covering the brake in case I need them. 4 Fingers will like over kill and less control of the throttle. But hey, that just me.

Flexin · 12-17-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by speedylocksmith

AND never use the brake when in a turn..street or track

I don't agree with this one. If I didn't I would have been in for a world of hurt with that 3/4 ton chev that decided to stop mid corner, and when I found out the bridge I was coming up on was a one lane bridge, while I was in a lean.

James

FT BSTRD · 12-17-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

I don't agree with this one. If I didn't I would have been in for a world of hurt with that 3/4 ton chev that decided to stop mid corner, and when I found out the bridge I was coming up on was a one lane bridge, while I was in a lean.

James

I don't either.

Should trail braking NEVER be done?

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Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	I use 2 and I haven't been to any class. I know that I feel more comfortable with 2 fingers covering the brake in case I need them. 4 Fingers will like over kill and less control of the throttle. But hey, that just me. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

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12-16-2008, 03:56 PM	#2
spierce Kneedragger Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkland Moto: 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 131	you made it sound bad that you cover the brake on the track..

12-16-2008, 04:17 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I had this discussion with my MSF instructor... they teach 4 because on many bikes... you need to grab a fist full of brake to stop quickly... where as on a sport bike... with the powerful brakes they have... 2 is more than enough for many to stop just as quick.