Posted by JayC on December 29, 2011, 1:35 pm
http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/future-of-two-strokes.html
JayC
Posted by dsc-ky on December 29, 2011, 3:54 pm
> On 12/29/2011 10:35 AM, JayC wrote:
> >http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/future-of-two-strokes.html
> No matter how sophisticated or fuel-efficient they can make a 2-stroke,
> I prefer a putt-putt to a ring-ding. Of course I'm mainly plonking when
> I ride, so a 4-stroke suits me fine.
> The only exception I can think of would be a Trials bike. Some day
> in the misty future I'll be able to afford a decent one, perhaps with
> some super space-age motor/generator and 2 wheel electric drive
> for better traction.
> SQ
I can plonk just fine on my 300 2 stroke. I dislike excessive engine
braking on the 4s...
Posted by dsc-ky on December 29, 2011, 9:09 pm
> On 12/29/2011 12:54 PM, dsc-ky wrote:
> > I can plonk just fine on my 300 2 stroke. I dislike excessive engine
> > braking on the 4s...
> Different strokes for different folks...
> SQ
True... When I switched from a 97 XR400 to a 98 300 lack of
compression braking was one of the things I was worried that I would
not like. Turns out I actually like it a lot. I like to zing/coast/
zing/coast...
Posted by Dean H on December 30, 2011, 3:10 pm
> http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/future-of-two-strokes.html
> JayC
Wow. OK, so I could not read that whole thing in one sitting. But it
was fascinating I'll say, and worth the read for sure. I mgith have to
keep my eyes peeld for that guy's philosophy book.
Don't miss part 2 at
http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/the-experimental-motorcycle-associat=
ion.html
Thanks for posting that Jay!
Posted by HardWorkingDog on December 30, 2011, 3:55 pm
In article
> > http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/future-of-two-strokes.html
> >
> > JayC
>
> Wow. OK, so I could not read that whole thing in one sitting. But it
> was fascinating I'll say, and worth the read for sure. I mgith have to
> keep my eyes peeld for that guy's philosophy book.
>
> Don't miss part 2 at
> http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/the-experimental-motorcycle-association
> .html
>
> Thanks for posting that Jay!
Yes, thanks JayC...
(I must admit I skipped over it the first time, but when Dean
mentioned "philosophy book" I figured it might be more than just some
guy tossing a 2T over a cliff on youtube...which I try to avoid.)
--
Charles
'99 YZ250
> >http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/future-of-two-strokes.html
> No matter how sophisticated or fuel-efficient they can make a 2-stroke,
> I prefer a putt-putt to a ring-ding. Of course I'm mainly plonking when
> I ride, so a 4-stroke suits me fine.
> The only exception I can think of would be a Trials bike. Some day
> in the misty future I'll be able to afford a decent one, perhaps with
> some super space-age motor/generator and 2 wheel electric drive
> for better traction.
> SQ