Interestingly, when learning motorcycle and parking exercises initially, I used two fingers on the clutch/two fingers on the bar naturally for some period of time. Later I was asked by some instructor why and I could only answer for symmetry with my right hand ) He told about more power with four. Also it was uncomfortable with two fingers on the clutch bar to control turning signals when waiting to start with the clutch fully pushed on the road. So I eventually switched to the traditional four fingers and have been using it. Now I see there was a reason) And three on the lever / one on the bar approach sounds like optimal for slow-speed/parking riding. Thanks, good detailed explanation (!)

A pinky and thumb grip is a technique used in many martial arts. It's one of the best things I ever learned in the dojo 30 years ago.

Thank you. This has been my argument for three fingers since I started training for my first competition. I am always told by Motor Officer Instructors that 4 fingers is safer to prevent chopping your pinky finger off in a hard drop to the left, but 3 fingers was always easier for me to control the clutch with and I’ve always used it. Mine is hydraulic, so it grabs way out. That’s another thing I had to find my own ‘best practice’ for, but it works for me, on my bike. I think we all will have our own techniques that work for our specific bikes. Thanks again.

100% agree. 3 finger is ideal. Works great for offroad on rough surfaces where the front end is kicking around. I was never able to master 2 finger clutch, but 3 finger clutch has been my standard riding grip since I started (42 years ago, eek!)

Thanks

Old dirt biker here. I've used this technique for many years. Hanging on to dirt bike handlebars for dear life requires one to use only two fingers on the clutch and brake levers.

I have always been a 4 fingers guy and got a chance to play around with this today. What a difference! Way more control & comfort on my left turns and transitions than I expected being able to brace with the pinky finger. Fantastic tip. Many Thanks for all the info.

Hah, that's exactly what I do. I started doing it about 6 months out of motor school. I noticed I had a lot more control of the friction zone. I never liked the four-finger technique. It also has helped me with fatigue in my clutch hand.

That’s makes sense!!👍🏼…that’s what we’re teaching our motor riders here…Aloha 🤙🏽

Any chance we can get a video detailing the clutch lever friction zone adjustment?

2013 1200rt dry clutch...experienced street rider...just beginning motor training ..suggestions?

How can I get a bmw police motor hat though 👀 !??

I actually use 2 fingers