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dcb · 08-06-2011, 05:10 PM

I just use the clutch. I tried clanging down to neutral and there isn't much difference in coasting. You might be able to add more neutral detents if you are so inclined. The tranny doesn't like going through the lower gears at higher speeds, and there is less relative motion if you leave it in a higher gear.

Be aware that your tranny might not be getting full lubrication though. I haven't had a problem so far, but some guy with a high powered bike on a dyno apparently locked up his tranny on coasting engine off. He was able to fix it with minimal expense (another nice thing about bikes) but FYI.

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