Always spend some time separating and working at your weak points and techniques. Now that we've got that right, here's tip number one of a ten quick tips series on how to become a better racer. You need to be able to work the levers and hold on to the grips independently. The most common mistake here is to hold onto the grips with all four fingers and then grab at the levers only when you really have to use them. The thing that takes time and practice to develop is the ability to hold onto the grips and work the levers accurately at the same time .
Many riders use two fingers on the clutch, many use one finger.
It's best to use only one finger on the front brake. Practice it, get used to it and make it a habit. Give up a finger or two on the grips in order to work the levers independently from holding onto the grips. TECH TIP TECH TIPS MAIN PAGE NEXT TECH TIP Put these Tech Tips to work for you by checking out my training videos .