[Shotimes] 7000RPM, Man , I'd have to spin a bearing

[Neno]

As far as the clutch wear, I personally do not believe it's harsh. However,
it does tend to cause the clutch to heat up more by fighting inertia. Also,
the RPMs normally hang a lot longer, eventually take their toll on the
bearings, along with the bearings dealing with the load of the transaxle
still being engaged and building pressure on your motors bottom end. Rig
motors are built for just this, as it's impossible to slow down a larger
vehicle as efficiently in certain scenarios and incidents. 

On the other hand, I've always engine braked my SHOs... Both, the '91 and
the current '89 with no ill effects. I haven't had as many clutch wear
issues as I have TOB and the current broken strap issue. The clutch still
bites great, though. I've hung in a gear as high as 5K a couple of times,
without and indications of the Jr Revs overheating (smells, odd pedal feel,
weak gripping power, none of the above have occurred) but I can't say I
enjoy having to do so! 

I wholeheartedly agree with Ron, the slippage seems to be the biggest issue
with clutch wear. Especially when commuting in city traffic or road
congestion. Definitely not a good idea considering how many shifts that
would add up to. Paul, this is coming from the guy who can't find a stupid
power draw! Hehehe... 

Neno


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Paul Nimz
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:41 AM
To: Ron Porter; 'Chris "Zap"'; SHOTIMES@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 7000RPM, Man , I'd have to spin a bearing

Personally having learned to drive in an 18 wheeler, downshifting to use
engine braking is the way I drive.  Done that for the last 35 years and over
1,000,000 miles with no bad effects.  ATX or MTX it how I do it.

Just exactly what is suppose to be bad about it????

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx