[ST] gear and engine resistance

["Brian D ." <brd@xxxxxxx>]

On Tue, May 27, 2003 at 09:27:56PM -0400, TrmpetDave@xxxxxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 5/26/03 10:44:45 PM, owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx
> writes:
> 
> << I had a similar problem trying to get the 46mm nut off the rear
> wheel on mine.  Put the bike in 6th, had the lovely assistant stand on
> the rear brake, and used a cheater pipe, to no avail.   >>
> 
> Wouldn't putting it in 1st be more helpful-ie engine would provide
> more resistance to turning moments coming from the rear wheel? Dave
> Collins, San Diego. 

If the engine provided more resistance to turning in 1st, then you
wouldn't push-start a bike in 1st or 2nd.

Laters,
Brian
- -- 
Euless, TX
'97 VFR 750 (red, of course)
'99 Sprint ST(black, RIP)

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