anyone use down shifting as a break or just use the handle bar break?

 

I usually do the down shift thing. unless i have to stop suddenly. or a little of both

 

yup me too..i use both..but the blade is powerful enuf to move off in top gear even when u slow down alot rapidly..plus some bobbling of course..hehe!!

 

i always use both!! just because it helps with the stoping and it keeps me at the right gear for a quick take off!!!!

 

the transmission is not a brake

 

i think i use the engine too much. my sister was behind me and she said it was tough to follow me because my brake lights don't come on until almost a complete stop. but does anyone use the rear brake? i hardly ever but my friend likes to use both when he brakes

 

Engine to go Brakes to stop

I do down shift as i slow and blip the throttle but the brakes is what i use to slow down or stop, if you use just the engine aside from anything else you risk locking the rear tyre up.

 

Primarily the brakes (say 75% of it from front, 25% from rear) combined with some help from the transmission while downshifting. But the brakes always come first.

 

WOW a lot of different ideas...thanks!!!

 

I always downshift and then a little front to stop. Probably not a great habit....but I never use my rear brake...(unless going down a wet hill).