whats best when slowing down

[ensenadamark]

ok, got another rookie question. Whats best for the motor when slowing down. 1. Using only the brake 2. only downshifting 3. using brake and downshifting does downshifting hurt the motor?

[zdowell]

engine braking will save your brakes a tad. A combination of engine braking and using your brakes is the best. Now, shifting down and redlining the engine is bad, you just need to feel it out when its a good time to down shift.

[red_rider_069]

Originally posted by zdowell
engine braking will save your brakes a tad. A combination of engine braking and using your brakes is the best. Now, shifting down and redlining the engine is bad, you just need to feel it out when its a good time to down shift. sure is.. i usually lightly use my break and then shift down.. its like driving a car.. but theres no rpm gauge so you got to listen for it... you'll know when you need to shift down.. but first tap break.. :macho

[ensenadamark]

I was hoping that was the proper way to slow down. Just didn;t know if downshifting was tough on engine

[red_rider_069]

if is if your rpms are running too high when you do it.. but down shifting on slowing down i rather use brake then shift down.. theres no real way of explaining it, you just feel it when your riding

[ensenadamark]

thanks for the input gentlemen

[red_rider_069]

no prob, take it easy pal:D