Fingers on brake? - Page 4

shmike · 12-16-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

HRCNICK11 · 12-16-2008, 04:22 PM

MSF course was not written by a sportbike rider.

I cover them on the track to keep from getting arm pump. When I cover the brake and clutch on the track I can't hold on so tight that I get arm pump.

Sixxxxer · 12-16-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

MSF course was not written by a sportbike rider.

I cover them on the track to keep from getting arm pump. When I cover the brake and clutch on the track I can't hold on so tight that I get arm pump.

You can say that again.

RACER X · 12-16-2008, 05:31 PM

i recommend 4 in class, more strength and control. no matter the bike.

plus the other 2 could get in teh way under max braking.

SoFlaSV · 12-16-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by xx CURVE xx

2 for the pink one for the stink

Cutty72 · 12-16-2008, 05:59 PM

I use 2 on both. Sometimes only one on the brake.

just how I do it.
Granted, I put shorty levers on the buell too, so 4 fingers not work. 3 max and with the A* gloves that don't work.

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12-16-2008, 04:21 PM	#35
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.

12-16-2008, 05:31 PM	#38
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	i recommend 4 in class, more strength and control. no matter the bike. plus the other 2 could get in teh way under max braking. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD. Last edited by RACER X; 12-16-2008 at 05:38 PM..

12-16-2008, 04:17 PM	#34
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.

12-16-2008, 04:22 PM	#36
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	MSF course was not written by a sportbike rider. I cover them on the track to keep from getting arm pump. When I cover the brake and clutch on the track I can't hold on so tight that I get arm pump.