How many fingers on the front brake?

[cbrsmurf]

How many fingers do u guys use to brake?

I use my index and middle, but I've trying my fourth and pinky finger lately, which makes blipping easier for me... but I'm not all that used to it.

[GetnJgyWitit]

Most of the time just my index finger, but sometimes 2

[RexRR1]

Originally posted by GetnJgyWitit
Most of the time just my index finger, but sometimes 2

Me too. So I guess that's one mostly.

[pulse]

i use my middle and index finger to brake. i used to use my index and middle, i changed for some reason that i am unsure of:nerd:

both worked for me

[GPTECHMAN]

Im always two, but Im thinking that if Im gonna blip and brake Ima start using four finger grab

[Arnold_R1]

This is how many fingers I use! :-p

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/flipoff.gif

[11A-ABN]

I use the middle finger, and works fine for me.

[dre_2k2_f4i]

Q. How does using all four fingers help with blipping?

[GPTECHMAN]

I dont know, but Ive tried blipping with just two fingers and the brake lever runs into my other fingers...I have fairly small hands, so I dont know.

I know that some people like to use just two cause they will have more palm on the throttle. It just doesnt work for me

[Philo]

Originally posted by pulse
i use my middle and index finger to brake. i used to use my index and middle, i changed for some reason that i am unsure of:nerd:

both worked for me

I'm a little slow. RU kidding?

I use index and middle, or just middle. Every once in a while just index.

[Bryant]

Originally posted by pulse
i use my middle and index finger to brake. i used to use my index and middle, i changed for some reason that i am unsure of:nerd:

both worked for me

Aren't your middle and index... and your index and middle the same fingers? :confused:

[shichyea]

i think it was a test to see who is paying attention lol

[YuJinha]

Middle for the most part, middle and index when I really need to stop.

[deathblow]

Pinky and thumb here :-p .

[shaggy]

middle mostly, but sometimes two if I'm scared...

[HondaRider22]

Originally posted by deathblow
Pinky and thumb here :-p .

like whoa me too!!!

[zx6racer]

i ride a 636, the brakes are so good i just think about stopping and the bike does the rest!!! ;) no fingers needed !!!!

[dre_2k2_f4i]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
I dont know, but Ive tried blipping with just two fingers and the brake lever runs into my other fingers...I have fairly small hands, so I dont know.

I know that some people like to use just two cause they will have more palm on the throttle. It just doesnt work for me
That makes sense to me.

So that I can do the two-fingered thang, I adjusted my brake lever way out (at position 2 or position 1; same thing with my clutch -- if you pull it in 1/2 way the clutch is fully disengaged). It took me a while to get used to.

[LV_styles]

Originally posted by dre_2k2_f4i
That makes sense to me.

So that I can do the two-fingered thang, I adjusted my brake lever way out (at position 2 or position 1; same thing with my clutch -- if you pull it in 1/2 way the clutch is fully disengaged). It took me a while to get used to.


I ride with the brake lever at position 1 the least amount of play. This helps keep it away from my fingers that are on the throttle. I don't do this as much with my clutch lever, but it helps me with the brake lever. I like the clutch to have more play. Index and middle finger for both, with occasional third finger when stoping and so on....Depends on the situation, and type of riding.

[melonheadR6]

4 finger sqquuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzeeeeeee

[argh6]

2 for me, and like Jared, I switched to index and middle... The other way around just didn't feel right!!!:-p

[pDawg22]

I use 2..my pointy finger and my middle finger.

[dre_2k2_f4i]

I am getting used to just using my middle finger for most situations, two if I'm coming to a stop or lane sharing/splitting.

[CBR250RR]

All 4 all the time...

[Jelco]

duece duece!!

[kc1717]

1 or 2

[sunshine]

I use 4. I feel like my hand is too small to get just my pointer and middle finger over the brake lever.

[TreAdidas]

I just started using two like 3 weeks ago... I like it... I was a four finger scurred individal... but the brakes on our bikes are just too good for that... it isn't needed...

My gloves have a third and fourth (or ring and pinky) finger bridge... so 3 is not an option for me

[afrothunder]

i use index and middle... yes i do...

[CBR250RR]

My glove splits at the index-finger... eh, I'll give it a try.

[Captain G Force]

i use the middle ring and pinky to grab the brake, probably the worst hand position possible cuz i can crank on the throttle still with my thumb and index, but it works for me, i havent ever given it gas while braking.

[dre_2k2_f4i]

Originally posted by TreAdidas
My gloves have a third and fourth (or ring and pinky) finger bridge... so 3 is not an option for me Uh, how about keeping your index finger on the throttle, bubba?

[kc1717]

another reason to have less fingers

if you freak out, one finger getting squeased really hard for a split second is more forgiving that freaking out and using all 4.

just as a saftey percaution i would suggest using the least ammount of fingers needed to get the desired braking effect.

[mill916]

2 = street

1 or 2 = track


2 or less = easier to blip throttle while downshifting

[JohnTL1]

For me one finger does the job for light breakin'(majority of the time), two for hard breakin'.

[mindless]

NoNe... why??? so I can close line myself!!!

[Robert]

I use one all the time, works for me!

[R6CHICK]

I like using two, but it depends on the chick! It's all about preference. :-p

[R6CHICK]

Originally posted by R6CHICK
I like using two, but it depends on the chick! It's all about preference. :-p
Oh, be quiet, you were all thinking the same thing!

[badiozam]

ROFLOL! :roflmao: Caught redhanded! LOL!

I use all four... feels like I have better control plus my wrist doesn't hurt as much.

[R6CHICK]

Originally posted by badiozam
ROFLOL! :roflmao: Caught redhanded! LOL!

I use all four... feels like I have better control plus my wrist doesn't hurt as much.
lol, yup don't you hate it when that happens!!!! :squid:

[R6CHICK]

Originally posted by badiozam
ROFLOL! :roflmao: Caught redhanded! LOL!

I use all four... feels like I have better control plus my wrist doesn't hurt as much.
lol, yup don't you hate it when that happens!!!! :squid:

[REDR6]

Originally posted by R6CHICK
I like using two, but it depends on the chick! It's all about preference. :-p

I prefer 10 personally. It makes for a better fit. But for braking I only use my middle finger.

[wanderer]

normally one.... sometimes 2 when i'm really hard checkin

[REDR6]

Originally posted by wanderer
normally one.... sometimes 2 when i'm really hard checkin

Did you just say that you are a hard chicken?:D

[Nenna]

i have small hands, and my pinky is almost always out (don't yell at me, i'm a girl). so three.