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Aug 25, 2009 | 10:37 AM

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Haulen Ass

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I'd have to say that Ultra110 has pretty much said it the best.
Just seems like by coasting like that your opening yourself up to many more unneeded risks. Just my $0.02

Aug 25, 2009 | 10:40 AM

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kickstandkaddy

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Kingsburry Grade

Aug 25, 2009 | 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EasternSP

As far as the cooling issue, running into a rain storm would cause more shock cooling than coasting down a hill.

Sorry Ken but if you're making heat (engine power) there is less shock cooling. Now if you're coasting in a rain storm all bets are off.

I think flibuoy nailed it. Descents with no power = bad juju.

Aug 25, 2009 | 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zeus33

I don't know for sure, I'm not an engineer, but the HD tranny isn't an automatic like an automotive tranny. Automatics definately need the engine running to run the hydraulics and keep the tranny lubricated. Manual trannys don't suffer from that problem. My guess is it's ok.

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Sorry but that is way off. In a constant mesh transmission (which most all are nowadays) with the wheels pushing the transmission mainshaft you can weld the mainshaft to the input (maindrive gear). Ask any wrecker driver who has towed a vehicle any distance, with the rear wheels on the ground, without disconnecting the driveshaft. New tranny time!

Aug 25, 2009 | 11:06 AM

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I think flibuoy nailed it. Descents with no power = bad juju.
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Aug 25, 2009 | 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RoadKingRon1

I didn't know that. I thought it only applied to automatic tranny's. Thanks for clearing that up.

Aug 25, 2009 | 11:17 AM

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So with the HD's motor... on or off................. Coasting. Any issues

I have towed manuel trans cars with the drive staft hooked up with no issues.... take it out of gear

Aug 25, 2009 | 11:17 AM

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Yes, it should not hurt anything mechanical to coast with the engine off. There is nothing turning that doesn't have adequate lubing coasting. Letting your clutch drag could create wear and heat. If it is adjusted right there should be no problem there.

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Originally Posted by kickstandkaddy

Really it's no big deal. No cars no traffic.... very peaceful.
I will be on the road again in 20 mins. I may get the chance to coast again.

I not looking for answers if it's safe or not. What is safe to me may not be safe to you.
The question is is it okay to Coast with the motor off??

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Aug 25, 2009 | 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kickstandkaddy

Kingsburry Grade

Isn't Kingsbury the one that drops down into Genoa? Last time I was over that pass the tar snakes were really bad & it's pretty tight at the top. You must be coasting down near the bottom. Luther would be pretty nice for coasting!

Aug 25, 2009 | 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by scootertramp

Yes, Drops down near Genoa about 5 miles away from Genoa. I start at the top and try not to use the brakes with a few flat spots but you carry enough speed through the flats.
As for tar snakes the road is in real good shape.

I don't need to coast down this hill just mixing up the ride. I don't want to do any damage to my bike. My dirt bikes I have done this with and no issues.
Just asking anyone out there

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