issues downshifting

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  1. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    One Question . . . . . ?
    Why the need for downshifting from 7th to 6th on a 10 spd gearbox ?
    At that speed where is the need ?

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  3. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    Hmmmm ?:biggrin_2559:


     
  4. Big Duker

    Big Duker "Don Cheto"

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    Progressive downshifting.:biggrin_2559:
     
  5. Sad_Panda

    Sad_Panda Road Train Member

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    The question is why don't you downshift all the way?

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  6. JohnnyC

    JohnnyC Light Load Member

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    I have a stronger background in the tech side of this business and I have found that it is not uncommon at all to have a syncro that is a little worn in a standard tyranny. Mess around a little with your technique. Try waiting a little longer on that gear (between gears), a little more or a little less rpm increase. Play with it and you will most likely figure it out.
     
  7. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    Waste fuel,makes you look like a roookie that over drives a truck :biggrin_25524:
    Drop a hole at the top of a get off ramp and float the trailer brake to a stop.
    Learn the finer points to momentum management and you'll one day
    see where you once were.



     
  8. black_dog106

    black_dog106 Road Train Member

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    Excellent advice right there. Sure does pi*s off the 4wheelers behind you, but who cares? They arent paying the bills....
     
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