Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

Has anyone managed to lock the back wheel with the engine brake on the SV. I just did it on my way home from work and had the back end kick out. I don't know if there was something on the raod, but it safe to say I cacked myself.

I have always had IL4's before so the heavy engine braking is something new to me.

Re: Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

yes.......a bit scary eh?

Re: Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

Scary ? it's one of the reasons I liked mind so much, great fun :smt081

Cheers Mark.

Re: Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

Just a bit. If it had of been wet or I had rammed the throttle back open I would have been sat on my back side and my new Bike trashed.

It was two large kick outs, one left and one right. Bloke behind me in a car must have thought I was coming off because I heard his brakes screech.

I totally shat myself. All part of the learning curve I suppose.

Re: Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

i miss the engine braking that my 650 had :( my sv1000 wont do it :( i used to enjoy sliding the back wheel.

Re: Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

I supposed its fun when you get used to it and you're expecting it.

Re: Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

You have to "blip" the throttle on down changes and maybe even feather the clutch.............sounds great coming up to a bend, 3 quick gear changes down with the stubby roaring...........fantastic.

Or weren't you shifting down? Maybe be a bit less abrupt in shutting the throttle, or get grippier tyres............

Re: Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

<pedant> Slid, not locked ;) </pedant>

Sorry, I can't help myself.

Re: Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

:rolleyes: :smt082

Northy, I read that and thought"where's Northy".... was just waiting for you to read the thread :mrgreen: .


Ben

Re: Engine Brake - Wheel Lock
 

Not sure if you are taking the **** here, but surely the rear wheel will slide (move in an unexpected direction) if it is locked.