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685 kit engine performance, engine braking

Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:44 am
by bigburlybaldbeardedbiker
John Biccum wrote:
>I also noted that the 685 seemed to have LESS engine braking than >the stocker, which was a surprise. I had expected that the overbore would >have increased engine braking. Upon reflection, I think the decrease in
the
>engine braking results from the decreased reciprocating mass (the lighter >piston).
You are probably right, but try lowering your idle speed. A higher idle speed can also reduce engine braking. Paul Streeter [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

socal and central coast ride june 1, 2

Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 12:25 pm
by Jeffrey
Foxen Cyn street portion Kerry Cyn dirt prtion