So i reach almost the top of a hill to a stop sign (also consider the fact that i might not be the only one at the stop sign but have some cars in front of me on an incline hill) I dont think i can hold the front brake down so i wont roll back considering the fact that i have to rev the throttle towards me. So i'm guessing holding down the back brake with my right leg and slowly releasing the clutch and pulling in the throttle right? I'm fine with a manual car on a hill but a bike rolls down backwards a lot faster and its on 2 wheels. Anyway i just got this 250 i've already put 170 miles on it. Heres the link to th picture. https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=1 thanx.

 

You can use hold the front brake while opening up the throttle a little bit. It just takes some practice.

 

Are you serious? Grab the front brake with your index finger and twist the throttle with the rest of your hand. Or better yet practice rev matching your downshifts under braking, that will help you with your original problem as well.

 

I just use the back brake and ease off it as I engage the throttle and clutch.

 

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i'll try that.

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but i'll do this for now until i get better....thanx.

 

you need to learn to cover, that's the correct technique for street survival. it will also enable you to keep the correct foot on the ground. looks like this:

 

I cover. MSF teaches you not to do that. It's "too hard" for people to master. bs.

 

Practice with your rear brake until you're really comfortable with it, then start trying to use your front instead.

 

I always cover with my index finger. I dont know if its proper or not, but since im not flying down the roads breaking with just the index seems ample for me.

 

Covering can help, but you should be able to work the throttle and clutch and be able to get moving without rolling back too far. Don't let the clutch out so fast/give a little more gas. Don't be in a hurry to get your feet on the pegs either.

 

Covering is the only way for some of us short people.
At stock height, I tip toe only to keep the bike stable.
I learned quick back in the day because it was the only way I felt comfortable taking off on an incline.

 

i thought the proper foot on the ground was the left foot because the right covers the rear brakes?

 

do what you want... I can actuate the brake light, blink, signal to slowing traffic, with the front brakes. Right foot down so your left foot is ALWAYS on the shift lever for quick actuation in emergency situations. I never, save for dirt, use the rear brake.

 

yeah, but you should be in gear at a stop...im not trying to argue, but this is what they taught at MSF...you left foot is the first foot to go down since you should use the rear brakes in coordination with the fronts...

 

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my balance is so good i dont have to put my feet down at lights

 

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Same thing they taught at my MSF.

 

I dont ride the clutch at lights... not my preference. but there are many ways to survive on the street, this is my personal choice. Just be safe youz guyz

 

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Me three most of the times if timed correctly

 

Feather the clutch with front break held lightly. Takes practice.


Or get a gym membership, work out those legs and hold yourself.

 

MSF teachers tell you not to cover the brakes or clutch and i think thats bullshit.

figure it out your own way, everyone does it differently. experience will make it a snap

 

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I like using the rear brake in that situation. It has always worked fine for me.