How many fingers!

[Dare]

Was reading an article and wondering about this, I started with four fingers but went to two on each side as it felt like I had better control that way.

Heres the article if anyones interested
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ho...ips/index.html

[motorbyclist]

I use index and middle covering the brake, but cover the clutch with middle,ring and little fingers... If I stop I have to use all four on the clutch, but for changing gear/slipping I find using the outer three and gripping the bar with the index works best. Weird? Probably, but my finger fits in the crook of the lever and the gearbox changes smoothly even without clutch so go figure.

Either way my bike is light/nimble enough that having full grip isn't necessary. On the dirtbike, however, it's a case of death grip or lose grip

[Slyer]

All four fingers.
I'm guessing this is the wrong answer...

[Laxi]

Go the fist!!!

[Danae]

sometimes two on the clutch, sometimes none until I have to change gear.

[Real_Wolf]

when in doubt, power out?

why brake when you can speed up

[macros87]

mmmmm i dont really know... i suppose it depends? i duno on what exactly it depends but in know the only time i use all fingers in when stationary... a couple of fingers when braking very lightly? 3 al other times maybe? im not sure, ill pay some attention to this later.

[yod]

three left, one right, don't ask me why, it just worked out that way

[GOONR]

I answered two and two but I guess it depends on where I am and what's around me.

Urban riding.. two left two right
Straight empty motorway.. None.
Straight busy motorway.. two left three right.

etc etc..

[willytheekid]

two for the brake (Brembos )
and a fist full of Terminator like grip for the clutch (Guzzi cable clutch! )

[EJK]

I use both thumbs.

[LBD]

3/4 left, 2 right...with short Synto levers....and I can do 2 finger stoppies

[Suntoucher]

Oh, heh, maybe I shouldn't have voted before reading the thread.

[motorbyclist]

All four fingers.
I'm guessing this is the wrong answer...

well if that's what it takes to stop the bike with your brakes, then that's what it takes. (might want to look into the brakes btw )

four fingers is going to be better than no fingers

[Slyer]

My brakes stop the bike well enough, just a bit too squishy for my liking.