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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:06 PM
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I use mostly front to slow down, but both on needed occasions. seldom rear only.

How about U.??
 
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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:09 PM
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I use both of mine all the time (well not ALL the time...only when I'm trying to slow down or stop).

Paul in Colorado
 
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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:10 PM
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Both!
 
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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:10 PM
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Front front front. Rear in an emergency situation.
 
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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:17 PM
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i use both in tandem mostly all the time. when just slowing a bit in traffic i'll tap the rear only.
 
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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:19 PM
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frotn for actual braking and the rear if i want the person behind me to know i am stopping/slowing down
 
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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by wb0zrd
I use both of mine all the time (well not ALL the time...only when I'm trying to slow down or stop).

Paul in Colorado
Funny chit right there!!
 
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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:31 PM
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Mostly use front brake. Will add in some rear brake if I need to slow rapidly or from highway speed.
 
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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Foodog
Mostly use front brake. Will add in some rear brake if I need to slow rapidly or from highway speed.
Thats what I was trying to say.....
 
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Old 03-17-2010 | 10:34 PM
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Forgot to actually answer the question.....

Both......unless in bumper to bumper traffic (about 5-20 mph, then front only).
 


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