Blipping the throttle (Rev matching)

[Erci]

I just want to make sure i understand what you are saying correctly, when you say "we try to get students away from all sorts of finger splitting combinations".

Do you mean you want students to use the same fingers on both hands?
As in all four on both levers, or index middle on both levers.

Or to do you mean that they should not split at all and use all four on both levers?

Wouldn't you agree that it's more important to be consistent and always use the same finger combination, and build muscle memory so your reflex will always be the same, rather than focus on which finger you use.

When we coach, we ask students to use all 4 fingers either on the grip or on the lever, on both sides. So you're either holding on to the grip with 4 fingers or have all 4 fingers on the lever.

I absolutely would agree that it's much more important to be consistent. I also believe that using 4 fingers on the brake lever on a sport bike is overkill and makes blipping the throttle that much harder.. which is why I always use index + middle on brake lever and ring and pinkie stay on the grip.

You have to remember that the "S" in MSF stands for "safety". Maybe it's coming from the fact that on some bikes, the only way to achieve maximum braking, 4 fingers have to be used. Maybe it's that when we teach those who've never ridden before, it's easier for them to separate braking from throttle, but using all 4 either on the grip or on the lever.. whatever the reason, it's definitely a good, safe way to go.

 

[FinalImpact]

As I haven't seen my FZ in 8 months I could't remember if it had the adjustment dial or not .

Here's a look at the NC's brake btw. No adjustment without replacing the lever and all IMG www.nc700-forum.com/forum/attachmen...er-tampa-needs-help-modifications-michel3.jpg IMG

PS - linking from other forums seldom works for anyone other than the person doing it. You need to post on an image hosting site...

Yes, the Brake is adjustable from the OEM. The clutch is not.

 

[elus1ve]

I have been riding for 2 years now and thought I downshifted ok but geez, that video was an eye opener. One more thing to add to the long list of exercise to practice. So much to learn and practice on a motorcycle.

Throttle blipping doesn't have to be linked to braking but it can be.

All you are doing is trying to match the rev of the gear you are going into when downshifting, so as not to lock you rear wheel or get to much engine braking.

This can be done without braking if you are just trying to get in a lower gear to get in the power band, or while braking if you are braking before entering a turn.

Here is an example of the first situation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCd0bwqfEUo

And here is the part of "twist of the wrist" showing the second situation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrbZJbXwgrY