I have a rear mounted friction drive using the Tanaka PF-4000. I read that one con of a 2-stroke engine is that they're not good for long rides on hot days. Where I live the summer temps get to be around 100F. I thought I read somewhere that the engine is forced cooled by the fins on the fly wheel. So would that help it any in hot weather as opposed to engines that rely on ambient air around the cylinder head?
Next I read that engine braking is bad because of oil starvation during closed throttle at high RPM. When I release my throttle from speeds of 25-30 MPH the centrifugal clutch doesn't release until around 18 MPH or slower. So I notice the engine actually slows the bike until that point. Should there be any concern and maybe take caution to slowly release the throttle to that point when possible?
Sorry in advance if these are silly questions. Thanks.
Next I read that engine braking is bad because of oil starvation during closed throttle at high RPM. When I release my throttle from speeds of 25-30 MPH the centrifugal clutch doesn't release until around 18 MPH or slower. So I notice the engine actually slows the bike until that point. Should there be any concern and maybe take caution to slowly release the throttle to that point when possible?
Sorry in advance if these are silly questions. Thanks.