Hand/finger postion

[jlegend1986]

Ok im pretty new to riding and after looking through the search engine on this site and couldnt find the answer to my question. So here goes

What is the best/safest way to have your fingers/hand positioned on the grips. For example when im riding i use 1 finger on the clutch and 2 on the break lever. My cosin rides a ninja zx10r he uses 3 fingers on front break. Is there a "right" way? Or is it more of a what best for everyone? Thanks for whatever help i get

[whitecl0ver]

well in the MSF class they will tell you to use all 4 fingers when applying the front brake, but i myself when i ride and 'cover' the front brake i 'cover' the brake with 2 fingers....and use 2 applying (depending on how fast i need to slow down) and 4 in emergency situations when i need to stop ASAP! .i don't think there is a right or wrong way....just what suits your riding style.

[Kat66]

well in the MSF class they will tell you to use all 4 fingers when applying the front brake, but i myself when i ride and 'cover' the front brake i 'cover' the brake with 2 fingers....and use 2 applying (depending on how fast i need to slow down) and 4 in emergency situations when i need to stop ASAP! .i don't think there is a right or wrong way....just what suits your riding style.

[fireman1724]

+2

[Cheriff]

+3

I wish I could use one on my clutch lever.

(I've lubed it and made sure it wasn't being pinched by the tank but it is still stiffer than I would expect. )

[Londob5]

+4

technically, its whatever works best for you.

[fsand03]

Do whatever feels right.

[jlegend1986]

i meant 2 fingers on the clutch.... its to stiff to use one well at least mine is. need to do more finger push ups LOL

[ctandc]

Around town / in traffic, I always cover the front brake. I use my thumb and pointer finger to work the throttle and cover the brake lever with the other three fingers.

[swf5150]

I agree with the others, find what feels comfortable.

[tzortn]

Around town / in traffic, I always cover the front brake. I use my thumb and pointer finger to work the throttle and cover the brake lever with the other three fingers.

I do the opposite. I cover the brake with my index and middle finger because it give me better articulation. I work the throttle with my thumb, ring and pinky fingers.

[Nero]

(I've lubed it and made sure it wasn't being pinched by the tank but it is still stiffer than I would expect. )

Are we still talking about the hand position here?

[Cheriff]

Are we still talking about the hand position here?

It is a pleasure to have you back.

[Zepp]

I use two fingers on the clutch and two over the brake, although I only use one finger to apply the brake. If you use more than that on the new bike, you will become a human missile; the bike has STRONG brakes.

[macgyver]

I have short fingers and I normally use all four for both clutch and brake