Backing it in.

[Irezumi aka Reuben]

OK, as I have a motard I have decided it's good fun to try and back it in/slide about. Apart from the drive chain/clutch/tyres what accelerated damage is possible?

[Finglonga]

Falling off, that's about it.
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[MattHirst]

The toesliders on your boots

If you do it right you won't really damage the chain. But if you get it wrong and it ends up being really jerky and 'snaps' back into line after the corner then it will put excessive wear and strain on the chain.

The clutch shouldn't really be affected as you aren't using the clutch to back it in. What you are doing is making the rear wheel spin at a slower speed to the road speed.

Edit - i'm a numpty and made loads of typos
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[sickpup]

Being shown up by couriers on scooters doing it better than you.

[Blue_SV650S]

[Irezumi aka Reuben]

I'm not making the bike judder as I am slipping the clutch, I've also unloaded the rear completely. I was just curious as to what engine wear would be caused by this.

[Blue_SV650S]

[Irezumi aka Reuben]

Yes, it's a 4-stroke, fairly sure that due to lack of engine braking locking up the rear would be quite difficult (is it impossible?) on a 2-stroke.

I was considering possible excessive pressure on con-rod bearings/big ends etc...

[Faraz]

Your wallet.
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