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Numbersix · October 2nd, 2013, 08:39 PM

In fencing (and also Kali stick and Kobudo's bo work) index and thumb are for control and middle/ring/pinky are supporting/strength.

Because of this, I have thumb and index wrapping the throttle and the latter three on the brake lever. That works for me to have steady brake input while blipping to match revs on downshifts. Besides, those fingers are on the outside edge of the brake lever, maximizing torque on the brake lever with minimal effort.

(MSF didn't ask anyone to blip; they're training safety and plenty of newbs (like I was), so one control action at a time. That's best. Nobody wants to see the result when Mr. or Ms. FirstRider tries to brake, ends up WOT, panic-brakes, locks the front and highsides; we want more riders, not more anti-riding fanatics.

For clutch, I use all the fingers; they're not busy doing anything else.

October 2nd, 2013, 08:39 PM	#37
Numbersix ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: MI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Honda Elite 110 (deceased), Green 2012 Ninja 250 (sold on Pi day); Grey/Green 2019 Ninja 400 ABS Posts: 238	In fencing (and also Kali stick and Kobudo's bo work) index and thumb are for control and middle/ring/pinky are supporting/strength. Because of this, I have thumb and index wrapping the throttle and the latter three on the brake lever. That works for me to have steady brake input while blipping to match revs on downshifts. Besides, those fingers are on the outside edge of the brake lever, maximizing torque on the brake lever with minimal effort. (MSF didn't ask anyone to blip; they're training safety and plenty of newbs (like I was), so one control action at a time. That's best. Nobody wants to see the result when Mr. or Ms. FirstRider tries to brake, ends up WOT, panic-brakes, locks the front and highsides; we want more riders, not more anti-riding fanatics. For clutch, I use all the fingers; they're not busy doing anything else.