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[QUOTE="firecracker22, post: 113347, member: 20316"] I know EXACTLY what you mean. I started on an XR 200 a year ago, and the rear brake on it didn’t work hardly at all—so I never used it. Worse, the front brake didn’t work all that great, so I got used to grabbing a handful. I’ve had my KTM for 2 months now and have crashed and burned SO MANY times from that, it’s not even funny. The most recent time gave me a torn muscle in my arm and possible sprained elbow—so I have a few weeks to recuperate and think about my mistake. I’d start by adjusting the brake pedal to where it is most easily reachable. I did that and don’t have to move my foot very far at all to reach it. The only other thing to do . . . TRY to remember to use it as much as possible. As far as when to use it: -Coming into a corner. This is very important. Have all your braking done before you apex; be ready on the clutch in case you hit the brake too hard and the rear tire starts to lock up and the engine starts to stall. My rear brake is a bit grabby so I had to do this a lot on the track. I can usually remember to use the rear brake when entering corners on the track—it’s just when we’re trail riding that I panic at a sharp, downhill, rutted switchback, grab the front brake and the front wheel washes out underneath me. -In the air: if your front end is too high as you’re jumping, you can use the rear brake to drop it. Once again, be ready on the clutch since you don’t want to kill your engine mid air! -Braking bumps: they’re called that for a reason. Drag your rear brake slightly as you come over them and it will soak up some of the bumpiness and you won’t take such a beating. Gary Semics explains this far better than I in his books and manuals. I have one I’m borrowing and it is very, very useful. I know all the theories and what I’m SUPPOSED to be doing—but I don’t always do it. I panic if I am coming into a corner too hot or unsure of the situation in some other way, and instinct and bad habits take over. It’s a downward spiral and I get so sick of making the same mistakes over and over. So, Blackhawk, if you find a technique that works or helps you to use your rear brakes more often, please share!! [/QUOTE]
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