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Toomanyhobbies
Posted on Monday, August 24, 2009 - 09:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey there all,
I just have a question because of the difference between my XB and my Ducati. When I roll off the throttle and coast my Ducati goes significantly further than the XB. It feels like very little friction. Is that the wheel bearings? If so is that upgradeable? Seems like it would affect fuel economy and all the failed bearings etc I've heard. Sorry if this is dumb, lol
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, August 24, 2009 - 10:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Clutch in or out? The Buell is very different from your Duc, and will engine brake differently.
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Toomanyhobbies
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 04:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Clutch in, just coasting
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Aptbldr
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 07:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Partly, its due to belt-drive tension.
Replaced stock fixed idler wheel with aftermarket spring-loaded wheel.
Bike's obviously now easier to push around garage & drive.
04XB12R, 8k miles.
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