OH NO! Did I just cook my rear disk!?

[dwcurton_imp]

This seems to be common. The same issue surfaced with my V-Strom when I first got it. Riding with regular shoes on, no problem. Put on my steel-toed work boots, problem. I didn't cook the rear brakes, but noticed the bike acted like it was pulling an anchor and every time I pulled the clutch in to shift, the bike dove down. Problem was the larger boot engaged the rear brake.

So now I test every time I have a new boot or bike. I adjust the brake lever down as far as I can and try to train myself not to rest my toe on the brake when riding.

Glad you found it. Experience is the best teacher.

Don