is it bad?

myhonda · Post by **myhonda** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:20 pm

is it bad for the engine if the tire locks up when moving? seeing as the engine just stops moving till it idles and the clutch lets go im just wondering cause my back brake is touchy and its locked a few times when the roads wet.

Post by **noiseguy** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:55 pm

Is that a serious question?

It's bad for your health if the rear wheel is locking. You need to fix that before you continue riding it.

Streetglow · Post by **Streetglow** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:58 pm

as mentioned that is dangerous. If you do that in a turn it is a good way to lowside the scooter. In a straight you compromise stability when that happens.

myhonda · Post by **myhonda** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:16 pm

well is it bad for the engine? only happens when the roads wet. and using the brake i just give myself more stoping distance. it was kinda freeky the first time it happened as i wasent expecting it.

Streetglow · Post by **Streetglow** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:27 pm

engine will be fine, tires and clutch may wear slightly faster.

oncewaslost1982 · Post by **oncewaslost1982** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:51 am

is your back tire bald? if it has no tread then it would be easy to lock it up on slick pavement. Then again why are you riding a scooter in the rain?

myhonda · Post by **myhonda** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:20 am

its actualy bran new still lots of tred left.