Do you give it one finger or two ...(braking) - SV650.org

11-06-07, 07:35 PM

.. or 3 or all 4?

On the front brake that is - not your {smut filter enabled}

Saw a pro racer on telly (think it was some Japanese guy in MotoGP)... used his 3 outside fingers (i.e. all but his index, which was still wrapped round the twistgrip) ... most unorthodox, but it obviously works

fizzwheel · 11-06-07, 07:41 PM

3 if I'm on my bike, 4 if I'm riding one of Liz's

I thought it was Nakano that used the outside 3, it'll be him or Tamada though..

Balky001 · 11-06-07, 07:41 PM

Like Jodie Marsh, I used to think the more the merrier so 4 was the optimum number. However (since sorting my brakes out properly) I usually now use 2 unless I panic!

TSM · 11-06-07, 07:43 PM

Its unorth but the three outside fingers can give more brake power as they are further from the brake pivot point, the index finger has more strength to control the throttle movment.

11-06-07, 07:45 PM

1 sometimes

11-06-07, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

Its unorth but the three outside fingers can give more brake power as they are further from the brake pivot point, the index finger has more strength to control the throttle movment.

Indeed, that's how I accounted for it

... so after seeing it, I tried it

... its a bit weird at first .. but actually reasonably natural after a very short time ...

I personally use 2 fingers though, generally 'covering' the brake with one unless there are no corners or traffic about then I don't bother ...

This I suspect is the most common configuration ... darn

.. I can't retrospectively add a poll ... are you able to add a finger count pole to this thread TSM plz?!!?

11-06-07, 07:58 PM

2 so it alows me to blip the throttle while I'm braking and changing down.

11-06-07, 08:22 PM

Ever since my off, only use two, and find I get far better control. Mind you I don't brake much anyway

11-06-07, 08:34 PM

Nice one for the poll TSM

... but what the hell is 50/50 ...

.. I think we need 1 finger in the list too

Or if you are real cool you have a thumb brake!!

11-06-07, 08:37 PM

Looks like the two finger gang (those with finesse) are winning so far.

How long until 'If I'm going to grab it properly I might as well use all four' gets a vote?

View Poll Results: How do you finger your brake & throttle
4 on Brake	18	30.51%
3 on Brake	8	13.56%
2 on Brake	28	47.46%
50/50	5	8.47%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

11-06-07, 07:35 PM	#1
Blue_SV650S Guest Posts: n/a	Do you give it one finger or two ...(braking) .. or 3 or all 4? On the front brake that is - not your {smut filter enabled} Saw a pro racer on telly (think it was some Japanese guy in MotoGP)... used his 3 outside fingers (i.e. all but his index, which was still wrapped round the twistgrip) ... most unorthodox, but it obviously works Last edited by Blue_SV650S; 11-06-07 at 07:38 PM.

11-06-07, 07:41 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Do you give it one finger or two ... 3 if I'm on my bike, 4 if I'm riding one of Liz's I thought it was Nakano that used the outside 3, it'll be him or Tamada though.. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

11-06-07, 07:41 PM	#3
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Do you give it one finger or two ... Like Jodie Marsh, I used to think the more the merrier so 4 was the optimum number. However (since sorting my brakes out properly) I usually now use 2 unless I panic! __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

11-06-07, 07:43 PM	#4
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Do you give it one finger or two ... Its unorth but the three outside fingers can give more brake power as they are further from the brake pivot point, the index finger has more strength to control the throttle movment. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

11-06-07, 07:45 PM	#5
SV225 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you give it one finger or two ... 1 sometimes

11-06-07, 07:58 PM	#7
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you give it one finger or two ... 2 so it alows me to blip the throttle while I'm braking and changing down.

11-06-07, 08:22 PM	#8
Westsussexbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you give it one finger or two ... Ever since my off, only use two, and find I get far better control. Mind you I don't brake much anyway

11-06-07, 08:34 PM	#9
Blue_SV650S Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you give it one finger or two ... Nice one for the poll TSM ... but what the hell is 50/50 ... .. I think we need 1 finger in the list too Or if you are real cool you have a thumb brake!!

11-06-07, 08:37 PM	#10
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you give it one finger or two ... Looks like the two finger gang (those with finesse) are winning so far. How long until 'If I'm going to grab it properly I might as well use all four' gets a vote?

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