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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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talking about the front brake!! how many do you use?
 
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I may be the only one here, but I'm a four finger braker. When I took the safety course, my instructor said "Get on the gas, or the brake. Pick one!". So I got in the habit of using all four.
 
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Usually one maybe two.
 
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Nope , your not the only one . Four fingers.
 
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Four fingers here also, just feels more comfortable..
 
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I personally use 4 most of the time. If i'm sitting still I'll use two or three hold me in place. Just feel a lot safer using four to stop in case I slip!
 
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Originally Posted by badcat222
I may be the only one here, but I'm a four finger braker. When I took the safety course, my instructor said "Get on the gas, or the brake. Pick one!". So I got in the habit of using all four.
That's right, shyt or get off da pot !
 
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