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Do you two finger or full hand your clutch/break? (lemmy.world)
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So I am not a novice rider. Had my first bike for close to 10 years.

The clutch was kinda hard to pull, so i would full fist that clutch. I now have an XSR and I am starting to try out two fingering it. Tho during one ride I feel like i would pull the clutch with my two fingers, but kicking the shifter was kind of hard or something, but then I moved back to full hand and it was smooth again. I do feel i was pulling it entirely out.

How should I improve my technique?

My current bike is an XSR 900 if it matters or anyone is curious.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I use two, simply because I find it more comfortable. I've noticed that I instinctively switch to four finger when braking "automatically" though. Like if I'm emergency braking, I wll use four fingers and not think about it.

I do cover the brake with two fingers when going slow, or if I see something up ahead that I might have to brake for, like a car looking like it wants to pull out, or in town.

That reminds me, need to adjust my front brake lever a tiny bit, it's almost perfect, but not quite:)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you have abs?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, I have ABS.