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Old 03-09-2012, 08:39 AM   #148 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by alvaro84 View Post
If the decline is long enough I even stop the engine, on a bike you won't lose steering not the brakes, so it's still pretty safe (just keep an eye on your mirrors!).
Just keep in mind that most motorcycles use engine oil pump pressure to lube the transmission bearings so it is theoretically possible to lock up a bearing while engine off coasting. I know one guy locked his Ninja transmission by hitting the kill switch so they could talk, and coasting down during a dyno run. EOC is probably just as well left to competition only.
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