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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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Depends. But I always use between 1 and 4. Yes, sometimes I only use 1.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Four, always. We were taught in advanced motor instruction that if you don't have four on the brake then if the bike goes down the brake handle will crush or sever the fingers on the grip. Also, you are able to apply maximum force on the brake if needed.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by PghCycle24
Four, always. We were taught in advanced motor instruction that if you don't have four on the brake then if the bike goes down the brake handle will crush or sever the fingers on the grip. Also, you are able to apply maximum force on the brake if needed.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Dont forget the hook em horns.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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BlackPharaoh that is some funny ****! In that vernacular, I guess I'm the Rocker (that'd be 3).
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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BlackPharaoh that is some funny ****! In that vernacular, I guess I'm the Rocker (that'd be 3).
YOUR the rocker?So, in that vernacular YOU like 3 in the vag one in the butt?
 
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35 years on a dirt bike..........just use 2 and I for sure can be on the gas or brake. I do agree that stopping power is greater with 4.
 
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