Re: [ST] gear and engine resistance

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

On Wed, May 28, 2003 at 11:09:39PM -0400, Colt4530 wrote:
> I don't push start a bike in first, I try to use 3rd if I can.
> 
> Let's look at this another way.  How much engine braking do you get in 
> 6th?  or 1st?  Which one will slide the wheel if you dump the clutch 
> while going too fast?  That's the gear that allows the engine to provide 
> the most resistance to turning.

Ah, that makes sense.

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

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