Shifting from Highway Pegs...Braking?
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Shifting from Highway Pegs...Braking?
Having ran out of money this year before I could get the forward controls installed on my bike, I've recently been working on my proficiency in shifting from the highway pegs. However, I just don't have the courage to try it with the rear brake. I thought maybe I could get away with not using the rear, but I can tell you from a couple of sphincter-tightening experinces, the bike stops much better when used in combination with the front.Is anybody else brave enough to brake from the highway pegs? Any tips, or advice...other than get the forward controls...?
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RE: Shifting from Highway Pegs...Braking?
Get the forward controls. Use the forward footrests only when not in traffic. You are flirting with disaster. Your brake control needs to be covered to brake in an emergency because of the reaction time involved.
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I never use the mid pegs. I found with a few years of experience I have managed to get the bike to stop just as fast as somebody using the mid pegs. I have been using the highway pegs and eventually got used to it but I would suggest you get the hang of braking this way before you get into some heavy traffic or areas with alot of intersections, it could take a while.
Braking consists of 70% front, 30% rear, when the roads are dry. Sand, gravel and wet roads are a totally different story.
Braking consists of 70% front, 30% rear, when the roads are dry. Sand, gravel and wet roads are a totally different story.
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I never use the mid pegs. I found with a few years of experience I have managed to get the bike to stop just as fast as somebody using the mid pegs. I have been using the highway pegs and eventually got used to it but I would suggest you get the hang of braking this way before you get into some heavy traffic or areas with alot of intersections, it could take a while.
Braking consists of 70% front, 30% rear, when the roads are dry. Sand, gravel and wet roads are a totally different story.
I never use the mid pegs. I found with a few years of experience I have managed to get the bike to stop just as fast as somebody using the mid pegs. I have been using the highway pegs and eventually got used to it but I would suggest you get the hang of braking this way before you get into some heavy traffic or areas with alot of intersections, it could take a while.
Braking consists of 70% front, 30% rear, when the roads are dry. Sand, gravel and wet roads are a totally different story.
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RE: Shifting from Highway Pegs...Braking?
You have the shifting right but for braking you should be using the whole heel to keep it from slipping off and interrupting the braking procedure. A good thing to practice is to sit down on a chair and rock your heel up and down, then once you get used to that stick a baloon under your heel to simulate resistance. That should give you an idea of what you need to get used to doing in order to brake with your heel.
Once again, "I would suggest you get the hang of braking this way before you get into some heavy traffic or areas with alot of intersections, it could take a while."
Once again, "I would suggest you get the hang of braking this way before you get into some heavy traffic or areas with alot of intersections, it could take a while."
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I agree with rudedog. I have become quite good at stopping using my heel with the forward pegs. That being said, I only ride forward pegs were I don't think I will be using my back brake and or shifting. (The whole flirting with disaster)
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RE: Shifting from Highway Pegs...Braking?
I was going to get forward controls but after becoming proficient at shifting and braking with my heel whilemy feet areon the highway pegs, I don't think I will.
I now have the best of both worlds. I upshift with the back of my ankle and downshift/brake with my heel. Works great.
I stick with the mids when traffic gets heavy or maneuvering gets tricky.
I now have the best of both worlds. I upshift with the back of my ankle and downshift/brake with my heel. Works great.
I stick with the mids when traffic gets heavy or maneuvering gets tricky.
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RE: Shifting from Highway Pegs...Braking?
I thought about forward controls myself but with the highway pegs and the standard ya have the best
of both worlds in my opinion as when on a long ride I can stand up (while cruising at any speed) and stretch my legs
and body out--in effect it is nice to have different riding positions especially when on a long ride.
of both worlds in my opinion as when on a long ride I can stand up (while cruising at any speed) and stretch my legs
and body out--in effect it is nice to have different riding positions especially when on a long ride.
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RE: Shifting from Highway Pegs...Braking?
I always go to the front brake first so if the situation doesnt look real threatening, I just use that.
Move my foot back to the mid whenever I feel I might need to stop quickly. Around town that would be full time.
Move my foot back to the mid whenever I feel I might need to stop quickly. Around town that would be full time.
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