Both Feet Down?

[MR.M]

What if you like to have your foot on the rear brake when you are stopped?

You simply need to be ABLE to get both feet down. It is mostly understood that on a hill or other situations, many riders will use the rear brake to hold the bike at a stop.

I always use the rear brake and keep my bike in gear at stops, so I can get the heck outta the way if I need to.

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Lion Lady
Your way of riding is exactly how U.K. riders are taught, right down to keeping bike in gear at stops. One thing that would fail you outright on our test is not been able to do the hill start as you described.
You could also fail your test for using both feet regulary. Though once you have passed it is riders choice.
Strange old world eh!

[flynrider]

Ok, that answers my question. I thought it ws for Okla. only but now know it's nation wide. Thanks for all who responded and ride safe

I don't know if I'd say it's nationwide. I've ridden primarily in AZ and NM for the last 25 years or so and there's no "two foot" law in either state. Last I heard, the requirement was only that you had to come to a full and complete stop at a stop sign.

Just for fun, I like to come to a complete stop, THEN put both feet down. Takes a little practice, but it does impress the motorcycle cops.

[FreeRide]

Just for fun, I like to come to a complete stop, THEN put both feet down. Takes a little practice, but it does impress the motorcycle cops.[/quote] Never seen that done, but sounds cool!

[FreeRide]

According to the Okla. motorcycle DOT manual, it indicates you should always put your left foot down first when coming to a stop the right. The reason I think is you're using the Rt. Foot for braking

[CNF2002]

I usually put both feet down at a stop. When I'm stopped, the left comes down and I release the rear brake and put the right foot down. I usually keep it in gear and hold the front brake.

[Lion_Lady]

I usually put both feet down at a stop. When I'm stopped, the left comes down and I release the rear brake and put the right foot down. I usually keep it in gear and hold the front brake.

Can make it dicey to roll on the throttle while releasing the brake (especially if you need to MOVE RIGHT NOW!) . . . just my 2 cents.

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[CNF2002]

Can make it dicey to roll on the throttle while releasing the brake (especially if you need to MOVE RIGHT NOW!) . . . just my 2 cents.

I release the brake before I apply to the throttle. I can control how much power is going to the wheel with the clutch, why would I ride the brake and the throttle at the same time?

[Sev]

Couple of reasons:

1) Hill start - this allows you to keep the bike in one spot using the rear brake while you engage power
2) Quick Start - releasing the front brake and revving the throttle takes more time then simply revving and releasing the rear as you start to move. This is not an issue unless you have something coming up behind you fast.


Generally speaking it is considered a better idea to use your rear brake to hold yourself in place at a stop.

[CNF2002]

Thanks for the tips...I'll try it out and see how it feels. I'm new to riding, so it just feels more stable at a stop with my paws down.

[Sev]

Also considered to be a sign of a less experienced rider. Like I said, it's something that cops look for around here to harass you for. They're more likely to check for license etc if you put both down.