stopping, right foot down

[Drunken Monkey]

I try and put neither foot down, and just balance there.

[Slide Panda]

I try and put neither foot down, and just balance there.

I play that game at times. 

But yeah... the people freaking out are just having a moment....

[Mike Qube]

I play that game at times. 

But yeah... the people freaking out are just having a moment....

Thats one of my favorite games now since I got a new speedo/tach that has a clock with the seconds. My record is 7 seconds.

[sbrguy]

i think the reasoning for the left foot down is they are figuring that as you slow down a lot, that a beginner using only the front brake if the front tire isn't perfectly stright and grabs a bunch at the end that the front wheel might wash out and skid and you fall.

they teach the rear brake at stop i think bc and i had it explained its so that at the last minute you have two optiosns , easy to get on the gas if you have to for unseen reason bc you are not on the front brake, and also at that low a speed again if you have the front wheel somewhat crossed up or whatever the front wheel wont' wash out or lock up if you jab the brake too hard which might happen with a front brake and pitch you over or something.

[bikeguy57]

I saw your post on that other forum. The responses were really vicious. You will find it much friendlier over here. I say do whatever you are comfortable with.

[Gimpy]

Now I'll have to pay attention to which foot I use.  I think I use either interchangeably. Maybe both.  Pretty sure I use at least one.   

[Slide Panda]

I saw your post on that other forum. The responses were really vicious. You will find it much friendlier over here. I say do whatever you are comfortable with.

Got a link? Curiosity has me, regarding what sort of whacky vitriol folks are spouting.

[He Man]

if you use ther igth foot first, zombies come and kill you until you die. youre just lucky because the red light doesnt give them enough time to get to you.

[vinny]

The reason why it's safer to put down the left foot is:

first, you can apply the brake even if your hands are off the handlebar. Making you more visible.

Second, if you put your right foot down and you keep your left foot on the peg, you could inadvertently engage first gear. If you are not holding the handle bar, you are obviously not applying any brake and could be launched into incoming traffic, pedestrian or car in front.

That's why they teach people to put left foot down!

[meanmonster]

Left only or both just depending, don't really think about it.

[Triple J]

I practiced using either foot until I was comfortable with either, so now it doesn't matter and I use whichever makes the most sense depending on the circumstances. IMO it is stupid to only be comfortable with stopping with one of your feet down. I don't think either has an inherent advantage.

MSF is a great class, but not perfect. This is one of those instances IMO. They also teach only using a full four fingers on the brake lever...which is overkill given modern brake systems.

[pitbull]

I practiced using either foot until I was comfortable with either, so now it doesn't matter and I use whichever makes the most sense depending on the circumstances. IMO it is stupid to only be comfortable with stopping with one of your feet down. I don't think either has an inherent advantage.

MSF is a great class, but not perfect. This is one of those instances IMO. They also teach only using a full four fingers on the brake lever...which is overkill given modern brake systems.

ditto........whichever foot makes sense given the situation.

[Hellraising-vtec]

i do the same thing. but i am trying to get off the habit of braking with the rear brake. Hopefully soon just use the front by habit

[Arachnosold1er]

I cover the brake with my right foot so that my brake light is on. I only do this when there is not already someone behind me. Once someone is stopped behind me I feel a bit better and will put both feet down and relax a bit if the light just turned red. I always watch my mirrors for non-attentive drivers.

[$Lindz$]

I thought this thread was going to be about this:







Haha.