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Originally Posted by Ptero
No. The coasting technique for a Big Ruckus requires slowing to 10 or 15 mph and killing the engine (and the electric fuel pump). This way the belt does not turn the engine when coasting but it does drag on the clutch assembly, significantly degrading the efficiency of the coast. I have also considered using a larger belt with a spring-loaded idler that would allow the loop to ride off the rear face when released for coasting.
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Same, although I just kill the engine at speed to drag me down anyway, as about the only time I can really kill the engine aside from hills, is when I have to slow down for traffic.
I would suspect you would throw the belt off quite often. It also presents the problem of not being able to bump-start if needing to be running again. Which can wear on the battery, unless you've done like me and put a proper starting battery in.
