Motorcycle braking technique: Do you cover the front brake on your motorcycle?

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Feb142020

Two fingers on the brake lever or four fingers wrapped around the throttle, what is the correct motorcycle braking technique? Should you cover the brakes on your motorcycle? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this technique? This week on MCrider we will talk about it and if you do decide to cover the brakes I will share the proper technique.

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Category: Road SkillsBy MCrider February 14, 2020 42 Comments

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Motorcycle braking technique: Do you cover the front brake on your motorcycle?

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