Four finger braking: Yes or no?

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Originally Posted by seth505

I use one finger....sometimes 2:naughty

I voted WTF

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dirty old man.

the zx likes all 4 for quick stop. covering with 2 to scrub off speed a little is good enough.

so what's the story?

my zx likes 1 finger, maybe 2 if i'm in a weird situation:dunno:

i guess it's how the bike likes it. :teehee:

mine is not very used and abused? :naughty

i use 2 to slow down, 4 if im going to end up stopping.

I feel more controlled breaking with 4, never had a problem with grabbing too much with 4 fingers.

I have a harder time modulating the throttle while braking with 4 fingers. Makes me ether rough on the throttle or on the brake.

I've been trying to get in the habit of using my index and my middle, but it just feels totally awkward, so Im an all 4 kind of guy

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Originally Posted by Pittenger5

I've been trying to get in the habit of using my index and my middle, but it just feels totally awkward, so Im an all 4 kind of guy

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:sanchez:

2 on brakes and 3 on crutch

Drum brake on my race bike requires four fingers so I do that on the street too.

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Originally Posted by TimD

I have a harder time modulating the throttle while braking with 4 fingers. Makes me ether rough on the throttle or on the brake.

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we dont trail brake on street.

Depends. Braking to stop or really slow down in a hurry = 4 fingers. If I'm scrubbing a little speed or brake-checking = 1-2 fingers.

I only use the "you're # 1" finger for braking :twofinger

one finger + stainless lines, pads, and a radial puts the rear into the air

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Originally Posted by Kham

we dont trail brake on street.

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"We"? :teehee:









Ok I don't trail brake much ether... but downshifting smoothly is nice

Usually 2 on the brake. I find I need all 4 for the clutch though, its brandy new and it seems to catch right away, so the extra control is nice. Sometimes I go all 4 on the brake, but I'd have to agree that it doesn't matter how many fingers you use, its all about control. I also always cover my brake.

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Originally Posted by jnm988

but I'd have to agree that it doesn't matter how many fingers you use, its all about control.

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The second I quoted this I bet you thought there was gonna be a cooter joke didnt you. Im going to refrain ... this time.

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Originally Posted by Pittenger5

The second I quoted this I bet you thought there was gonna be a cooter joke didnt you. Im going to refrain ... this time.

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You have an unhealthy obsession with my cooter... but you're only mortal, so I'll let it slide.

dude, a thread talking about how many fingers you use, and you DIDNT mention your cooter? FAIL!

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Originally Posted by DBConz

dude, a thread talking about how many fingers you use, and you DIDNT mention your cooter? FAIL!

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I haven't mentioned my cooter since the http://pro.corbis.com/images/42-1597...729F60015DE%7D incident...

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Originally Posted by jnm988

I haven't mentioned my cooter since

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:lolup: i think you just did

5 fingers here cause I'm a freak.

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Originally Posted by Jayspeed

5 fingers here cause I'm a freak.

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I do not mean to pry, but you don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

2 finger brake / 4 finger clutch on street.

2 finger / 2 finger on track.

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Originally Posted by Honclfibr

I do not mean to pry, but you don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

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The Princess Bride?:rimshot:

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Originally Posted by Slyder27

I only use the "you're # 1" finger for braking :twofinger

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I use that same finger if I am coming to a stop sign/light/just slowing down a little because the jackass in the car in front of me can't pick a speed and stay with it. Sometimes I'll get a dirty look from the person in the car, guess they think I am flipping them off.