ALTA negatives

[Trialsman]

Here are some close ups I took to help you see how it's done. Let me know if you have questions.

 

[Scooter584]

Looks good! Just what I have in mind. I'll try not cutting it off first and see how it is. Larger pins will be easy and a must and hollowing it out...will look just like that tip. Hopefully it works well or I'll get the tip with shark teeth!

 

[TCMB371]

How do y'all find the need to use the back brake? With as strong as the regen brake is, if I even think of touching the pedal, the rear tire locks up. So skid steer use only... For scrubbing speed off, it's regen and front brake as required, even on steep hills. Is this just a track use thing?

If you are not using the rear brake, you are not braking fast enough. The bike doesn't have enough engine braking to warrant not using the rear brake.

Usually i'll completely lock up the rear wheel and "rear steer" the bike into a rut or corner while modulating the front brake. If you pay close attention to the pros, they do it often as well. It depends on the corner though. If the corner is fast i won't use the rear brake at all.

 

[Redwolf]

If you are not using the rear brake, you are not braking fast enough. The bike doesn't have enough engine braking to warrant not using the rear brake.

Usually i'll completely lock up the rear wheel and "rear steer" the bike into a rut or corner while modulating the front brake. If you pay close attention to the pros, they do it often as well. It depends on the corner though. If the corner is fast i won't use the rear brake at all.

So this is a MX track thing... For woods riding, I am certain that I am breaking fast enough, if not I would be doing a lot of tree hugging. Since I have never ridden MX track, I am doubtlessly watching the pros do other things besides breaking for corners.

 

[Scooter584]

Got my brake pedal tip hollowed out, I'll try it when it thaws out . It should allow mud/dirt to pass through and not pack up. Just need to replace pins with sharper ones

 

[Jayfox911]

Here are some close ups I took to help you see how it's done. Let me know if you have questions.View attachment 2481View attachment 2482

do you have a link to the part you used? Today while riding I was thinking about doing something like this to my Alta.

 

[Trialsman]

It is just a brake tip (Hammerhead is one brand) for a KTM or Husaberg. You can get them off eBay.

 

[Jayfox911]

It is just a brake tip (Hammerhead is one brand) for a KTM or Husaberg. You can get them off eBay.

thanks. I bought this one. Hope it fits! Haha

Hammerhead Large Black Tip Replacement for Rear Brake Lever 02-0000-20-60 | eBay

 

[Trialsman]

It will but you will need to machine a flat then drill and tap new holes. Be careful as there is not a lot of extra metal there.

 

[zootie]

I mainly use the rear for slide steering while my front is the main tool to slow down.

I'm so slow I coast into the turns....

 

[bluefxstc]

I'm so slow I coast into the turns....

You are not slow, you are efficient.

 

[zootie]

You are not slow, you are efficient.

thank you....my Alta is so patient. I found him rolling his eyes when he saw grandma here purchasing him. Luckily he has a good sense of humor