**engine brake**
#41
11-06-2009, 10:08 PM
never a problem,the older bikes didn't have that good of brakes so you better downshift,some bobbers and choppers don't even use front brakes so you have to downshift,just keep your rpm's right.
#44
11-06-2009, 11:49 PM
Good fodder for a tensioner thread. People are always wondering why some tensionrs last a long time, while others don't make 25k miles.
#45
11-07-2009, 12:13 AM
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i unload the engine whenever possible. just dont see a need to engine-break. i can't think of a single bit of harm it does to pull in the clutch when coming to a stop. sometimes i kill the engine and coast into a stop light to give the engine some no-run time.. mainly in hot weather. i'll probably go to hell for these actions.
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11-07-2009, 12:57 AM
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i unload the engine whenever possible. just dont see a need to engine-break. i can't think of a single bit of harm it does to pull in the clutch when coming to a stop. sometimes i kill the engine and coast into a stop light to give the engine some no-run time.. mainly in hot weather. i'll probably go to hell for these actions.
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11-07-2009, 02:50 AM
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I would imagine there is more load on the gears when up shifting when accelerating hard, besides in the UK you are taught to use the engine as a brake in both cars and bikes, its a normal way of driving and riding as far as us Europeans are concerned, anything that can help stop you is a good thing right ??
#48
11-07-2009, 07:22 AM
Heck when I started running big stroker motors and disc brakes first appeared on Harleys,they were not much to write home about.I remember when having to make panic stops,almost bending the levers trying to stop,they were horrible.
#50
11-07-2009, 09:54 AM
I would imagine there is more load on the gears when up shifting when accelerating hard, besides in the UK you are taught to use the engine as a brake in both cars and bikes, its a normal way of driving and riding as far as us Europeans are concerned, anything that can help stop you is a good thing right ??
The newer HD cranks are crap. While I still engine brake a little, I go real easy on it. When in doubt if the r's will be too high, I'll keep the clutch lever in.
Semi's are big heavy machines. They need engine brake to stop.
Stick shift cars ain't real common anymore, but they too can benefit.
Lil 700lb bike with good disk brakes don't need tons of help to stop.