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Old 10-07-2012, 10:44 PM   #503 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jime57 View Post
3wheeler, when you do those low speed pulse and glides, which gears and which loads do you find most efficient for the pulse segment? Assuming flat terrain of course.

Also, what speed range do you try to use?
I accelerate from about 15 to 30 mph in second gear, then allow the revs to drop for several seconds, then hit the FAS button on the shifter.

If I go higher than 30, then I shift into third and continue maybe to 35 or so.

Much higher than 35 mph, and I find that the P&G is not as effective.

Jim.
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