Starting out midhill

[wvukat1]

Where I live is all hills, and sometimes I'm having a hard time gettin out of first because the hills are insane, anyone have any tips so I can stop looking so green.

[Adequateman]

If you are talking about getting started from a stop on a hill, I normally use my rear brake to hold the bike back while feathering the clutch and opening the throttle.

[600Kat4EB]

I've been holding the front brake just enough to keep from going back while rolling the gas and releasing the clutch nice and slow. It hasn't cut off on me yet, but its all about timing like in a car.

[JBLUE]

I've been holding the front brake just enough to keep from going back while rolling the gas and releasing the clutch nice and slow. It hasn't cut off on me yet, but its all about timing like in a car.

its easier to use the rear brake

[chrisx2]

I use the front brake on small inclines occasionally, but the rear brake mostly, and especially on steeper ones.

[Rothman]

bring it to redline and drop the clutch....
well.....
at least it won't stall.

[Texas Blonde]

If you are talking about getting started from a stop on a hill, I normally use my rear brake to hold the bike back while feathering the clutch and opening the throttle.

I've always used my front brake while feathering the clutch and opening the throttle.

It may be easier with the rear brake, but I haven't tried it because I like both feet on the ground holding her steady ... just in case.

[wvukat1]

yeah

i don't know, i'm gonna try that rear brake hold.

[steves]

Hold yourself with the rear brake. That allows you good throttle control with your right hand.

Just remember not to let go of that clutch if you leave it in gear, and be careful you don't try to put it in gear with the other foot on the brake.

[NurseONaKAT]

I was just practicing this the other day. I tried both methods and for me I use the rear brake. I had full control of the throttle. When I tried the front brake, I wasn't able to hold the brake and control the throttle at the same time (my hands are pretty small) Try both methods and see which works for you. It takes lots of practice to get it down but believe me if I can do it, your good

[rycell35]

After i read this thread i started using the back brake and love it. Seattle has a lot of hills too.

[wvukat1]

haha

Yeah just when i was gonna take the back brake off to reduce weight, i find out it has a good use. haha

[FastJetta97]

bring it to redline and drop the clutch....
well.....
at least it won't stall.

dang it.... beat me to this.... thats exactly what i was gonna say.....

[xsmf002]

See what you really need is a nurse on a KAT in front and a Texas Blond in back and then let nature take its course