Applying The Brakes; Stopping, Parking - KTM 450 SX-F 2023 Owner's Manual

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
8.10
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On sandy, wet, or slippery surfaces, use mostly the rear brake.
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Always finish braking before you go into a bend. Shift down to a lower gear appropriate to your speed.
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Use the braking effect of the engine on long downhill stretches. Shift back one or two gears, but do not over-
rev the engine when doing so. This means that significantly less braking is required and the brake system
does not overheat.
8.11
Note
Material damage The vehicle may be damaged by incorrect procedure when parking.
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Applying the brakes

Warning
Danger of accidents Excessively forceful application of the brakes blocks the wheels.
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Adjust application of the brakes to the respective riding situation and riding surface conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents A spongy pressure point on the front or rear brake reduces braking efficiency.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to dry out and remove dirt from the brake linings and the brake discs.

Stopping, parking

Warning
Risk of injury People who act without authorization may not be familiar with the vehicle.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
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Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not touch any parts such as the exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, or brake system
before the vehicle parts have cooled down.
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Let the vehicle parts cool down before you perform any work on the vehicle.
Info
The quickshifter is not activated when shifting up
from first to second gear, and the clutch lever must
be used when shifting up instead.
The minimum engine speed before shifting up in
revolutions per minute is shown in the figure.
Pull the shift lever to the stop quickly without
changing the throttle twist grip position.
Even if the quickshifter is activated, you need to
use the clutch lever to shift down.
If the shifting performance of the quickshifter starts
to decrease, it must be reprogrammed.