Fingers on brake?

Archren · 12-17-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xx CURVE xx

Ah yes..Ed is a fat ass

I know what you mean though...The Yam 450 we tarded out got has nasty brakes...one finger can put you up and over... I suggested going back to stock brake lines..

Problem is... my bike is bone stock. I'm almost afraid to upgrade anything on those brakes.

xx CURVE xx · 12-17-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Archren

Problem is... my bike is bone stock. I'm almost afraid to upgrade anything on those brakes.

Maybe you should just sell it and get a less scary machine

Archren · 12-17-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xx CURVE xx

Maybe you should just sell it and get a less scary machine

This coming from a 'tard rider...

xx CURVE xx · 12-17-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Archren

This coming from a 'tard rider...

Tards are scary??

Archren · 12-17-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xx CURVE xx

Tards are scary??

When you're always riding on one wheel...

xx CURVE xx · 12-17-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Archren

When you're always riding on one wheel...

it's not the one wheel thats scary..it's the two upside down ones

No Worries · 12-17-2008, 05:11 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.

Avatard · 12-17-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by xx CURVE xx

Tards are scary??

See avatar.

G-Rex · 12-17-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Archren

Problem is... my bike is bone stock. I'm almost afraid to upgrade anything on those brakes.

I want Brembos for my TLR!

My birthday is coming up you know.

smileyman · 12-17-2008, 01:45 PM

Two for the brake, two on the clutch, and two for taters whore of an ex wife!

Seriously I can modulate the same with 2 or four, its just the speed at which you can get to the brake that makes me want to cover it at all times. Hard to work the throttle with an open palm so I just use two and keep my pinkie and ring finger working the throttle.

I am getting old and noticing I have to use 4 fingers on the clutch anymore. Long rides using only two on the clutch will cramp my wrist and forearm. Suppose it is the begginings of carpel tunnel, but since I shift a hella lot more than I brake it is only an issue for the left hand. Maybe I should buy a liter bike and not shift as much???

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Two for the brake, two on the clutch, and two for taters whore of an ex wife! Seriously I can modulate the same with 2 or four, its just the speed at which you can get to the brake that makes me want to cover it at all times. Hard to work the throttle with an open palm so I just use two and keep my pinkie and ring finger working the throttle. I am getting old and noticing I have to use 4 fingers on the clutch anymore. Long rides using only two on the clutch will cramp my wrist and forearm. Suppose it is the begginings of carpel tunnel, but since I shift a hella lot more than I brake it is only an issue for the left hand. Maybe I should buy a liter bike and not shift as much??? __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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12-17-2008, 05:11 PM	#7
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.