A downshifting too quick can also cause your rear to skid.
A downshifting too quick can also cause your rear to skid.
Sorry I have to disagree engine braking is fine, it's normal procedure for both driving a car and riding a bike. I always change down and use engine braking as well as my brakes, that way if the unexpected happens I'm already in a gear that will get me out of there quickly.
This may be worth a read as to why:
Braking for Motorcyclists
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I personally think it's unsafe not to. Using the engine to slow you down keeps you in gear so you can make split second decisions if needed and keeps you in the power band.
Engine braking is not good all or even most of the time particularly when it is instead of using the brakes.
Remember it is cheaper and easier to replace the front and rear brakes than it is to replace the transmission...
I hear this a lot and it's typically from people who have no mechanical understanding at all(not saying you don't)
It's a bunch of BS. You're not putting any more strain on the engine or transmission then you are during normal acceleration.
If done properly with the clutch and rev matching with the throttle, downshifting and engine braking is perfectly fine and very effective.