So.... with the throttle slide down the pilot can flow the same amount of fuel as the MJ does at WFO?
BS.
re: Ever ride a great running bike down a huge hill, and have it blubber when coming out of the bottom? Wink
No, not really. Few months ago though I followed my buddy on his "great running" 200 exc down a really really long downhill fireroad at high speeds. I kept my bike clutched and gave a little throttle once in a while, he kept it in gear and off the throttle. Engine braking into the curves, in effect. The bike sputtered and died out when he gave it gas at the bottom all right. We never did get it started back up. Had to cut the riding weekend short. I don't think it was a rich condition though.... We're rebuilding his bottom end this week. Destroyed big end bearing, and associated carnage.
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I think if you're a big fan of engine braking, you should prolly be riding a 4 stroke. At least until we see wet sump 2 strokes. What's the big deal? Pull the clutch in and use the damn brake. That's what brakes are for.
Was just making a point that in most cases you're getting more fuel than one would think. How much fuel do you think you're getting in there when you just burp the throttle w/ the clutch in? If you're on the lean-edge with the pilot you could actually starve the engine here (just like a "lean-roll seizure"). I do avoid engine braking when I can, but there are cases where you will boil the **** out of your brakes if you don't use the engine....Then you ONLY have your engine. I'll paraphrase Juliend, and chalk it up as 'be smart about it'
