Four finger braking: Yes or no?

[Kham]

I use one finger....sometimes 2

I voted WTF

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?

[seth399]

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

[Kham]

i guess it's how the bike likes it.

[seth399]

mine is not very used and abused?

[Origin]

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.

[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.

[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

[Origin]

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

[ku996r]

2 on brakes and 3 on crutch

[jerseygirl]

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

[Kham]

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

we dont trail brake on street.

[keeena]

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.

[Slyder]

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

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

[TimD]

we dont trail brake on street.

"We"?









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

[ThisBitch]

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.

[Pittenger5]

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

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

[ThisBitch]

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

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

[Jim]

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

[ThisBitch]

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

I haven't mentioned my cooter since the incident...

[Jim]

I haven't mentioned my cooter since

i think you just did

[Jayspeed]

5 fingers here cause I'm a freak.

[Honclfibr]

5 fingers here cause I'm a freak.

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

[DuncanMoto]

2 finger brake / 4 finger clutch on street.

2 finger / 2 finger on track.

[Jayspeed]

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

The Princess Bride?

[BCT748]

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

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.