kind of funny once.

Let's keep this on braking techniques, please.

Two fingers.

I try to use 2 fingers at all times.  3-4 and feel disconnected from the bars and while 1 is usually enough in town, I don't want to get in the habit.  In an emergency braking situation, chances are you're going to throw up however many fingers you are used to normally braking with.  Unless you have a kungfu grip combined with Brembo monoblocks, 1 finger probably isn't going to cut it. 

1 - 2 fingers.  2 fingers will result in a stoppie on my M900.  I need to get in the habit of using 2 fingers all the time.   

It is my experience that two fingers is best.

1 finger is prone to tiring more quickly with repeated use and probably wont give you the necessary power.

3 fingers is just too much. Can be uncomfortable. I only recommend it when things are really loose. Might need to change pads if this is the only way to get the necessary power.

2 fingers is easily controlled, comfortable, and should give you the desired results when used properly if equipment is fine

I use two, on my single-disc M750.  I have no problems stopping.

JM

Quote from: El Matador on February 05, 2009, 06:46:15 AM
It is my experience that two fingers is best.

1 finger is prone to tiring more quickly with repeated use and probably wont give you the necessary power.

3 fingers is just too much. Can be uncomfortable. I only recommend it when things are really loose. Might need to change pads if this is the only way to get the necessary power.

2 fingers is easily controlled, comfortable, and should give you the desired results when used properly if equipment is fine

I sense double entendres....

Quote from: MrIncredible on February 05, 2009, 01:06:27 PM
I sense double entendres....

Just trying to explain proper brake usage to a fellow ducatisti

Quote from: El Matador on February 05, 2009, 01:12:50 PM
Just trying to explain proper brake usage to a fellow ducatisti

Yeah but to the uninitiated, your explanation could open up a whole new line of questioning.....I do like your explanation however.

I use my middle finger, ring finger, and pinky.

Quote from: somegirl on February 05, 2009, 05:17:40 PM
I use my middle finger, ring finger, and pinky.

Well now you're just asking for comments.

hahah .. this thread is so educational in more than just one way..

  i guess what ever is comfy for everyone as long as you can stop the bike as you need it with out you getting thrown off the bike...

Quote from: MrIncredible on February 05, 2009, 11:22:37 PM
Well now you're just asking for comments.

Wow, this thread went downhill fast.  And its only a braking technique thread.   

That's what she said...