Braking - KTM 450 XC Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger of accidents from blocked rear wheels if reverse gear is disengaged while the vehicle is rolling.
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To disengage reverse gear, it is important that you stop the vehicle first.
Note
Transmission damage Danger of transmission damage when disengaging reverse gear while the vehicle is rolling.
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To disengage reverse gear, it is important that you stop the vehicle first.
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Activate the clutch, stop the vehicle and let the engine run at idling speed.
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Press the shift lever up until 1st gear engages.
Info
The reverse gear release lever no longer needs to be activated.
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Slowly release the clutch lever while carefully depressing the accelerator or shifting into neutral.

Braking

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Warning
Danger of accidents If you brake too hard, the wheels can lock. When the front wheels lock, the vehicle can no longer be steered.
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Adapt your braking to the traffic situation and the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking caused by spongy pressure point of front or rear brake.
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Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further.
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