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Old 05-20-2009, 06:28 PM   #14 (permalink)
The Atomic Ass
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Originally Posted by Ptero View Post
The CVT on my Honda Big Ruckus is so draggy in engine-off coasting that I hate it.
They're all like that because...

*drumroll*

They're dragging the engine.

Also, unless your Ruckus is FI, turning the kill-switch off saves exactly zero gasoline. Carburetors continue to pump gas as long as the engine keeps turning.
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