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08087

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10% grade
« on: June 17, 2012, 03:07:55 AM »
I have a couple of options getting to and from work, one involves a short (1/4=1/3 mile) ride up a 10% grade (sign posted) the other i a 1 mile or more ride up a more normal incline, is one route better for my scoots eng/trans then the other or it just doesn't matter?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: 10% grade
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 03:29:31 AM »
..run the 1 mile, less gradient...
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Re: 10% grade
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 03:32:51 AM »
Agreed. To find the ratio just compare the amount of throttle needed for both. Up hill is tougher on the entire drive line.
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Re: 10% grade
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2012, 01:11:38 AM »
Forgot I posted this, thanks I figured the steep hill would be best to stay away from.
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Re: 10% grade
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2012, 02:42:03 AM »
Quote from: zombie on June 17, 2012, 03:32:51 AM
Agreed. To find the ratio just compare the amount of throttle needed for both. Up hill is tougher on the entire drive line.

And going home down hill will all be brakes....
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Re: 10% grade
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2012, 10:22:28 AM »
If he breaks down he can just roll back home  :D
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