I usually always ride with two fingers on the brake at all times it helps me to remember not to roll off the throttle and smash the break… like u said the transition is so much more smooth….on another note I have two teachers I look at and listen to and practice what they show…. MOTOTIPZ and MOTOJITZU y’all make and awesome team and individual videos keep doing ur thing….
I try to keep a couple of fingers on the brake and clutch levers all the time, though it starts to get uncomfortable on the brake lever after awhile. My first two fingers get stiff from being held out for so long while also manipulating the throttle. Do you think I need to adjust the brake lever in some direction? I notice you don't cover the brake constantly, so maybe I'm just overdoing that behavior.
You are likely making too much of an effort to constantly be covering the front brake. Also, your hands should be relatively relaxed and you should not have a death grip on the grips. It's unlikely you need to adjust the brake lever in or out but you do want to make sure the controls and bar form a straight line with your wrist.
@@mototipz The strain is only in the right hand, though I usually cover the clutch the same way. I'll try to relax on always covering the brake. It's become kind of a mindless habit at this point, only getting my attention when those fingers feel stiff. The ergos and relaxed grip are about right in my situation, I think. But y'know people talk and talk about covering that front brake to reduce reaction time, but it's probably overkill when cruising or commuting on city streets.
For years I've used two fingers when mountain biking, it transitioned over to riding a motorcycle while taking my MSF course 2 weeks ago. I've owned a few motorcycles over the years it just nice to know I'm legal now.
How many fingers do you use on the brakes?
1-2 just depends on if I expect to need two fingers 🤘
2
Four.
Usually 2
2. Old habit from mt. biking. Now the clutch lever hitting my ring and pinky fingers is annoying. I've been looking at switching to two-finger levers.
Awesome that you have a camera angle right over the front break! Underrated channel for sure :)
Thanks! That angle is a good one. Need to do another video with more trail braking.
I am comfortable with 2 fingers , but at Honda msf course they taught and made sure we used 4 fingers on both levers.
MSF courses are often very basic. Four fingers works but two fingers has a lot of advantages.
A couple of fingers in my brake also helps keep my throttle hand relaxed
Definitely a much more relaxed position for your hands.
Very nice video demonstration! I just completed the Braking Practice module at Yahama Champion School today, and this was everything related to that.
Yamaha Champ School has great info!
Just caught you on Live Q&A. Subscribed and rang the bell. Great content.
Awesome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I usually always ride with two fingers on the brake at all times it helps me to remember not to roll off the throttle and smash the break… like u said the transition is so much more smooth….on another note I have two teachers I look at and listen to and practice what they show…. MOTOTIPZ and MOTOJITZU y’all make and awesome team and individual videos keep doing ur thing….
Definitely way smoother. And thanks for the compliment! I have a long way to go to catch up to MotoJitsu...
When you are talking about points or percentage of lean is that a percentage of the bikes physical capabilities or a percent of 90deg?
Percent of lean angle for your particular motorcycle. For a cruiser the max lean angle maybe 30 degrees versus a sport bike which may have 60 degrees.
@@mototipz Got it. Thanks.
I will experiment with using 2 fingers on the front brake the next time I take my bike out.
Awesome! Let me know how it goes.
@@mototipz I sure will! 😎
I try to keep a couple of fingers on the brake and clutch levers all the time, though it starts to get uncomfortable on the brake lever after awhile. My first two fingers get stiff from being held out for so long while also manipulating the throttle. Do you think I need to adjust the brake lever in some direction? I notice you don't cover the brake constantly, so maybe I'm just overdoing that behavior.
You are likely making too much of an effort to constantly be covering the front brake. Also, your hands should be relatively relaxed and you should not have a death grip on the grips. It's unlikely you need to adjust the brake lever in or out but you do want to make sure the controls and bar form a straight line with your wrist.
@@mototipz The strain is only in the right hand, though I usually cover the clutch the same way. I'll try to relax on always covering the brake. It's become kind of a mindless habit at this point, only getting my attention when those fingers feel stiff. The ergos and relaxed grip are about right in my situation, I think. But y'know people talk and talk about covering that front brake to reduce reaction time, but it's probably overkill when cruising or commuting on city streets.
For years I've used two fingers when mountain biking, it transitioned over to riding a motorcycle while taking my MSF course 2 weeks ago. I've owned a few motorcycles over the years it just nice to know I'm legal now.
Congrats on passing the MSF course!
New to this channel 😁❤️
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@@mototipz could you mention your Instagram
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