MOTORCYCLE

> On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:38:52 GMT, platypus
> wrote:
>
> > Ace wrote:
> >> On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:09:17 -0700, darsy wrote:
>
> >>> The Jeep has several drive modes, but only recommends 2wd or
> >>> permanent 4wd for road use - part-time 4WD is for loose surfaces
> >>> only. Ive no idea why - Krusty probably does, mind.
> >>
> >> So do I. Its because your 4wd system is much more mechanical than
> >> mine, such that the front and rear wheels will want to move at the
> >> same speed all the time, so going round corners will be much more
> of >> an effort, as youre effectively skidding at least one of the
> rear >> tyres round to follow the front. Tyre wear will be accordingly
> >> increased.
> >
> > Err, diffs?
>
> They work between left and right side, but on vehicles with selectable
> 4wd like darsys jeep, there is no diff between front and rear.