Two-fingering the clutch?
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If I'm riding in traffic then I usually have all four fingers of both hands on the levers. I've done this for so long now that it feels natural. If I'm not in traffic then I'll just leave a couple of fingers on the levers. If I'm on a back road with good visibility then I'll ride with no fingers on the levers and just relax. Riding in a group of other bikes is riding in traffic.
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X2 on that, I just finished up my Harley Basic Riders Course today on the range and they advised using all 4 fingers to pull the clutch so you make a nice smooth motion and you have more control with 4 fingers versus 2.
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I recall being taught in the MSF course NOT to ride with your front brake covered because the natural reaction when something comes up is to grip the handlebars. If your brake is covered you're very likely to over sqeeze the front brake and possibly lock the front wheel, even if you didn't intend to slow down at all. Is it good to be ready to stop in traffic? Yeah. But when something unforeseen jumps out at you like a pot hole or road debris or anything that makes you tense up, having your front brake covered could make an uneasy situation worse.
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I recall being taught in the MSF course NOT to ride with your front brake covered because the natural reaction when something comes up is to grip the handlebars. If your brake is covered you're very likely to over sqeeze the front brake and possibly lock the front wheel, even if you didn't intend to slow down at all. Is it good to be ready to stop in traffic? Yeah. But when something unforeseen jumps out at you like a pot hole or road debris or anything that makes you tense up, having your front brake covered could make an uneasy situation worse.
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