Correct way to pass?
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From: Illinois
Not just manual trans-automatics use different gear ratios too.
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I think he likes to hear his engine ping and complain, might even be looking forward to rebuilding it once he hammers the rod bearings out of it or kills a top piston ring from all the pinging. I agree, the kids on the crotch rockets are clueless also.
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It is 2,394 miles between LA and Philadelphia.
One Harley leaves LA, Eastbound at a speed of 70MPH, another Harley leaves Philadelphia, Westbound at a speed of 65mph.
When will they meet? Do they need to downshift?
One Harley leaves LA, Eastbound at a speed of 70MPH, another Harley leaves Philadelphia, Westbound at a speed of 65mph.
When will they meet? Do they need to downshift?
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Don't forget to factor in the rotation of the earth
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From: Saint Amant, Acadiana
LA bike will get a ticket in East. And Philly bike will make tomato sound when crushed by faster traffic.
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All things being equal, maintaining their speed, no stoplights, rest periods, gas fill ups etc.
The should meet in about 17 hours and 44 minutes.
At those constant speeds I'd recommend not downshifting.
Last edited by 68 XLCH; Mar 20, 2016 at 10:08 AM.
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When I pass automobiles, I come on along side close, so they can really hear my pipes and I can glance over and sneer at them little **** ants rolling in their cage. I am after all, a superior being riding my Harley.