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  • #31
    I use my index+middle finger for braking. Had the habit of using all 4 fingers earlier, but got rid of it through practice.

    My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

    The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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    • #32
      i switch between one and two fingers.
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      • #33
        Depends on what I am riding.

        If I am riding my ninja, 2 fingers do the job. On my fiero I use 3 fingers for the front brake.
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        • #34
          I've been braking with only my middle finger lately :P
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          • #35
            Generally, i used two fingers(index and middle) but sometimes used third one also.
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            • #36
              Most of the time i use 3 Fingers cause most of the time i am driving fast on the Highway remaining time i use 2.
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              • #37
                i use 2 fingers....

                so the verdict is out....

                2 is better than 3, 4 or 1....
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                • #38
                  I generally use 3 when I want to brake to stop or else 1 or 2 suffice when its a leisurely slowdown :P

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Parth View Post
                    I've been braking with only my middle finger lately :P
                    Change your habit. Its an important part of the body, & you might damage it.

                    My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

                    The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by tibby View Post
                      Change your habit. Its an important part of the body, & you might damage it.
                      +1 to what Tibby said Parth. The worst part, if its damage you cant even show it to anyone to care for it

                      I use 2 fingers on my r15 and rx as well. Though with sudden brakin on rx, all 4 fingers come into play.

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                      • #41
                        I use middle and ring finger... 2 fingers are enough for our disk brakes.

                        Occasionally, I use all four, but rarely is more like it...
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                        • #42
                          2 for slowing down , 4 for Sudden braking !!!

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                          • #43
                            3 or 4

                            I normally use my first finger for slowing down ahead of signals!

                            Three or two fingers in traffic conditions!

                            All four fingers incase of a mini heartattack coz of some idiots on the road

                            And yes for clutch I use three fingers!
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                            • #44
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                              Originally posted by HH_HUNK View Post
                              I use 3 fingers normally but incase of panic I have to use 4. Rarely I use 2 fingers when I have to just slow down ahead of a signal!
                              Ditto! All five fingers if my heart skips a beat or i see my life flash before my eyes.
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                              • #45
                                3 on all occasions ...
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