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is it bad?
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:20 pm
by myhonda
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:55 pm
by noiseguy
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:58 pm
by Streetglow
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:16 pm
by myhonda
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:27 pm
by Streetglow
engine will be fine, tires and clutch may wear slightly faster.
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:51 am
by oncewaslost1982
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?
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:20 am
by myhonda
its actualy bran new still lots of tred left.