Bad Habit List from Bikeline Insurance

[Born2Ride]

[gunslinger92557]

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

. . . and just how DOES a man improve his grip while out to sea on a boat full of other sailors? Hmm?

Here is a video clip that might answer that question. Warning- Funny but kinda gay but if you can get past that it is funny. Think of the 3 Stooges in Frisco.

Sissy Sailor Slap Fight




Great tips by the way. Good post.

[S2Design]

Boy did this thread go down hill fast...LOL

[visser]

Originally Posted by prekarious1

Been using the two finger method for the front brake for a long time now, it is much more natural to me than using all four fingers. The last time I tried using all four I applied too much pressure far too quickly. Even in emergency braking 2 is what works best for ME.

I agree 100%. Don't know about cruisers, but sportbike front brakes are more than powerful enough to allow two finger braking. I've had enough short distance, emergency stops where modulating the front (progressively more firm versus clamping it hard agressively) and feathering the back (to the point just before lockup) was enough.

I can't imagine the negative ramifications of using four fingers and applying too much force to the front. Sudden front end dive, loss of rear end traction due to lift in the rear, maybe even front end lockup or loss of traction. Plus two fingers seems to allow more sensitive feedback.

[DrBob]

Excellent!