Two finger shifting and braking- DAS Mod 1 & 2

[Birky_41]

I did my cbt in 98 and test in 99 and nothing was mentioned to me on both occasions

I've always used two fingers on each and find it alien to use 4

[Bumblebee7]

For anyone interested just thought I would mention that in anticipation of doing the DAS I converted back to four fingers on both clutch and brake. Although I could get full power on the brake with two fingers, I noticed I could apply that force far more quickly with all four. This proved invaluable for the emergency stop exercise. Although I was subsequently told by another instructor that the examiner wouldn't really care if I was only two finger clutching. I will probably return to two finger clutching now, but will most likely continue using all four on the brake as I've seen how much more effective it is.

And on that note I'm pleased to report that my gamble of doing Mod1 and 2 on the same day paid off and I passed my full motorbike test today first time!

[WarnieV6GT]

Bumblebee7 said:

For anyone interested just thought I would mention that in anticipation of doing the DAS I converted back to four fingers on both clutch and brake. Although I could get full power on the brake with two fingers, I noticed I could apply that force far more quickly with all four. This proved invaluable for the emergency stop exercise. Although I was subsequently told by another instructor that the examiner wouldn't really care if I was only two finger clutching. I will probably return to two finger clutching now, but will most likely continue using all four on the brake as I've seen how much more effective it is.

And on that note I'm pleased to report that my gamble of doing Mod1 and 2 on the same day paid off and I passed my full motorbike test today first time!

What a feeling! have you got your bike yet?

[Andy XRV]

Bumblebee7 said:

And on that note I'm pleased to report that my gamble of doing Mod1 and 2 on the same day paid off and I passed my full motorbike test today first time!

Well done! Happy days ahead.

[Bumblebee7]

WarnieV6GT said:

What a feeling! have you got your bike yet?

I've currently got my Honda CB125F that I've been using since I did my CBT. Now I'm looking at an SV650, but also weirdly attracted to some adventure bikes... I will use it 99% for commuting. My wife is very much against bikes so I can't see myself getting much use out of it on weekends but I will be doing 40+ miles a day for commuting and business mileage whilst at work.

[mckeann]

Well done dude

[dc2rr07]