Proper method of braking?

PLau said:

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That being said, at that stage, I lacked an understanding of what I could use that skill for as my mind went straight to "Why don't I just put my foot down?".

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Trials said:

Because footpegs are part of your motorcycle controls and once you take your feet off the pegs, you are either air borne, parked or stuck.
... oops, I should have added or out of control.

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PLau said:

Tell that to the number of riders on the street that still have both their feet down through the intersection taking off from a red light. Always makes me chuckle.

To be fair, they're mostly on SuperSports :lmao:

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PLau said:

Tell that to the number of riders on the street that still have both their feet down through the intersection taking off from a red light. Always makes me chuckle.

To be fair, they're mostly on SuperSports :lmao:

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Trials said:

Because footpegs are part of your motorcycle controls and once you take your feet off the pegs, you are either air borne, parked or stuck.
... oops, I should have added or out of control.

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Brian P said:

Finesse the clutch so that you can creep forward or stop as needed using the clutch only while using little or no throttle. Engine at idle speed or barely above. It takes a fine touch.

For the vast majority of bikes which use a "wet" clutch - lubricated and cooled by engine oil circulation - slipping the clutch with the engine near idle speed will not hurt them.

If you find yourself slipping the clutch at 5000 rpm to make the bike creep along, that will do damage, and it means you need to improve your clutch and throttle dexterity and co-ordination.

It's the same with cars. I always pull off from a stop with the engine at or barely above idle speed. I've yet to have to replace a clutch before 400,000 km.

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Trials said:

For a few years, slow race was part of the Basic Rider Training Course.

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matt365 said:

We still do it. It never went away, just gets pulled out on occasion when the need arises.

Usually used with the students that have previous riding experience, and are getting restless during the clutch control move off and stop exercise. Keeps them busy, and lets them realize they have more to learn.

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datguywithtaste said:

I would downshift and when I make a complete stop I would make sure to always be in either 1st gear if I'm about to take off, or chill in neutral.

BUT

Let's say I need to slow down into the left turning lane, when I have downshifted and am slowly creeping waiting for it to be clear can I ever hold in the clutch or is that bad and wears it out? thanks

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nobbie48 said:

For the vast majority of bikes which use a "wet" clutch - lubricated and cooled by engine oil circulation - slipping the clutch with the engine near idle speed will not hurt them. Unless you use automotive low friction oils.

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