n8nxf
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response 10 of 12:
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Jul 7 17:09 UTC 2006 |
That sounds more like it. The only way I can see doing in the valves by using
the engine to brake is by over-revving the engine. I use to downshift my cars
all the time but found that I was wearing out the clutch prematurely and
clutches cost more to replace than brakes. On most motorcycles, downshifting
is a good idea and clutches are pretty easy to get at and replace, for the
most part. Another term for the engine braking truckers use is "jake-brake".
The diesel is pretty noisy when using the engine brake so it's often
discouraged in noise sensitive areas.
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gull
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response 11 of 12:
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Jul 12 01:00 UTC 2006 |
Re resp:8: Yes, that makes sense, especially on a motorcycle. I've
never had a car get squirrelly due to a downshift...while it certainly
could happen, in most situations cars don't have enough engine braking
relative to the amount of traction they have to break the rear end
loose that way. In a car, using a good heel-toe technique will also
smooth things out a lot. ( And it's fun when you pull it off
well. :) )
Re resp:9: That's pretty much the technique I follow in my stick-shift
car, except that if I'm coming to a stop I'll often just shift to
neutral or hold in the clutch. Downshifting in that situation does
have the advantage of putting you in the correct gear to accelerate
again if you need to, which is nice if you're in a situation where you
want to drive a bit aggressively.
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cyklone
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response 12 of 12:
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Jul 12 02:55 UTC 2006 |
As for that last part, I admit that "sporty" or competitive driving
involves those things. I think when you enjoy that kind of driving you're
willing to accept a little increased wear and tear across the board (good
tires aren't cheap either!). However, nate said he was a beginner on his
bike, so he should probably start with the basics first.
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