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Do you two finger or full hand your clutch/break? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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] 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Full hand. Is there a reason to use only two fingers other than to keep more grip on the bar itself?

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

A lot of pro-riders seem to use two finger stuff. Some arguments for it is grip and better control (as the friction zone is not that big and mostly toward the closed position of the clutch)

Similar for two finger break so that you dont grab hard and lock the break.

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

Covering the brake with two fingers can reduce reaction time which is useful especially in traffic.

On the track it is easier to use two fingers to trail brake and maintain throttle control and you will notice many of the best riders using two finger braking.

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

That's all good and well for braking. I do that on the street too for fun. It's cool executing nice rev matched downshifts.

But what's the benefit of two finger clutching?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

I personally see no benefit to two finger clutching.

If you’re going that hard it could benefit you… get a quick shifter.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

@Fluffy_Ruffs @Cypher Having the other 3 firmly gripping the handlebar.