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#194409 takehikes (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 2279 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 3 Years ago   I always use the engine to help me slow down. Always have on my cars too without issue. Part of it is I hate using the brakes, I like things to be nice and smooth and using the engine does that. I figure why waste that energ y. Wish we had some kind of regen braking that put power back in to the battery!   Logged     http://aeechoppers.blogspot.com/   The administrator has disabled public write access. #194422 Savagegordo (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 14 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 3 Years ago   it happens as im up shifting as well as slowing down. when i pull in the clutch to change gears you can hear it and it does it on decel no matter what gear im in i have rode other bikes and havent had this problem and i havent heard it on other bikes either   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #194433 Greeny (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 502 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 3 Years ago   I think it's just as a couple of the guys already said, I really feel it's the style of pipes you're using. I used to have Samson Cannons on mine (similar to long shots) and got it all the time I let off the throttle. Upshift, downshift, anytime. Switched over to Roadhouse 2-1 and don't have that affect anymore. I believe the only "fix" for it is another pipe or another type of baffle possibly. I guess it just depends on if you like that sound or not as to whether you should "fix" it. Regards....greeny   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #195682 Chaplain Charlie (User) Vocatus Atque Non Vocatus Deus Aderit Senior Boarder Posts: 228 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 3 Years ago   javawave wrote: I believe it states in the manual to never use the engine as a brake. If you are going to be slowing down more than a couple of miles per hour you should be pulling in the clutch which should stop the "Jake Brake" effect. As what speeds are you experiencing it? It may be just adjusting your riding style. I need to get the manual out - I rarely use the brakes unless I'm coming to a complete stop or someone pulls out in front of me. I've been doing this for 35 years. It will be hard to re-learn.   Logged     Mike   The administrator has disabled public write access. #195696 Jade68454 (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1237 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 3 Years ago   when ever your braking you should disengage the clutch and use the brakes its cheaper to get new pads and rotor then it is to rebuild a transmission or engine. only time i let the engine rev down is if I'm just letting off the throttle and planning to get back on it like in a turn or something.   Logged     Last Edit: 2009/06/24 02:35 By Jade68454.     The administrator has disabled public write access. #195713 Roadkill1962 (User) ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Platinum Boarder Posts: 3213 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 3 Years ago   Jake braking is different than just downshifting I believe. ALWAYS downshift--that doesn't hurt the engine. RK   Logged     “To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” - Thomas Jefferson   The administrator has disabled public write access. #195774 Flashback (Moderator) Just the facts, Ma'am.. Moderator Posts: 9221 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 3 Years ago   Savagegordo, If your running straight thru exhaust, it will "rap" on decel, I had hk's with straight thru baffles, I took some gutter screen and rolled it up into a 12 inch long tube and put it in the end of the pipes, with a longer baffle bolt to secure it, It stopped the rap...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #195835 BlackHorse (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 348 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 3 Years ago   javawave wrote: I believe it states in the manual to never use the engine as a brake. If you are going to be slowing down more than a couple of miles per hour you should be pulling in the clutch which should stop the "Jake Brake" effect. As what speeds are you experiencing it? It may be just adjusting your riding style. I have been down-shifting for 50,000 miles now, which is effect, using the engine as a break. What is the downside of doing this? (besides disobeying the manual ).   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #195852 cass (User) If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Expert Boarder Posts: 477 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 3 Years ago   BlackHorse wrote: javawave wrote: I believe it states in the manual to never use the engine as a brake. If you are going to be slowing down more than a couple of miles per hour you should be pulling in the clutch which should stop the "Jake Brake" effect. As what speeds are you experiencing it? It may be just adjusting your riding style. I have been down-shifting for 50,000 miles now, which is effect, using the engine as a break. What is the downside of doing this? (besides disobeying the manual ). Yea, kind of wondering that myself, not doubting direction from the owners manual and especially Java. I know that in driving cars or trucks, it is not advised for you to ever have your vehicle "free wheeling" what essentially pulling the clutch in is. I've always had a manual and used the engine (downshifting) to aid in slowing down the engine from cars to big rigs. cass   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #205949 cyclone (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 20 Re:Sorry for this one but another Jake brake question 2 Years, 11 Months ago   I understand that the AIS system also has an affect on the popping. I have the kit but have not installed it yet. I am curious as to why you should not down shift. I can feel the rev limiting kick in every so often. I am also going to add a power commander or Dyna to change the rev limits. Every vehicle I ever owned with standard transmission allowed the downshifts. Is there something different with the V Twin that may cause harm? Just Curious Mark   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access.

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