Howzit Done? Braking

Need to get stopped in a hurry? Here's some help AND a little practice tip!

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[thomassloan07]

What is your preference for clutching during an emergency stop. Some say downshift each gear during the stop. Or should you fully pull in the clutch and worry about downshifting once your out of danger or stopped?

[CaptCrashIdaho]

@thomassloan07 I'm banging down gears so that if I need to switch to power I'm in an appropriate gear.

[WheelieRider4Life]

what motorcycle is that

[CaptCrashIdaho]

Suzuki DRZ400SM. Fun.

[MarvoMike]

Nice stoppie... but in the UK you would fail your test for locking either the front or rear wheel, lifting the rear wheel, covering the brake level (in anticipation), or not using all 4 fingers.

Don't come here on holiday mate!!

[CaptCrashIdaho]

Been there! Nice place.

Thing to remember is that in the US? No horsepower restrictions...no L plate...take a written test, buy a Hayabusa, ride it like you stole it! There are folks over here that NEVER get a full endorsement, they just ride on a learner's permit forever!

[misterwipedown]

Love your vids crash, great job!

[JimNtexas]

You're really delivering professional level production values now.

[99DDrake]

@CaptCrashIdaho Im getting a Honda XR650L.

[billant88]

Great video, very informative. Thank you.

[lasive]

Tip: Don't put your foot down until you've come to a complete stop, then take BOTH feet down at once. Don't want to be dragging a foot.

[mmesa005]

Excellent videos, make more! How about up and down shifting during acceleration, deceleration? The need to brake while in a turn. Also, any tips for new riders, going from the parking lot to the streets and eventually to the highway!

Thanks!

[mmesa005]

Excellent videos, make more! How about up and down shifting? Also, any tips for new riders, going from the parking lot to the streets and eventually to the highway!

Thanks!

[xCheezy]

Nice video! I plan on getting a bike and taking the MSF course in a few months. It's nice to know that if I ever need to review something that I've learned, or learn something new, I can find your videos and others like it here.