Do you adjust driving techniques when loaded heavy or empty?

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  1. mjfmjf

    mjfmjf Light Load Member

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    When heavily loaded, do find that you float the gears more or find yourself having to double clutch more?...same question when light or empty.
     
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  3. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    To me..
    Shifting is different with each load by weight so theres no speciic pattern.. go with what works
     
  4. sharpshooter

    sharpshooter Medium Load Member

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    It takes a little more finesse with the fuel peddle loaded sometimes but, I only use the clutch from a dead stop. If your even slightly rolling you can slip it into gear without raising the rpms...you just have to know which gear
     
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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Does'nt matter loaded or empty,heavy or light,I float.Now going up hills I double clutch.But on flat land I float,it's so much easier on the leg and foot.
     
  6. mjfmjf

    mjfmjf Light Load Member

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    Thanks for your replies.
     
  7. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    I'm one of those that habitually use"s the clutch and float unintentionally when its there
     
  8. mjfmjf

    mjfmjf Light Load Member

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    what do you mean you float unintentionally when it is there?
     
  9. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    I'm accustomed to higher rpm's which dont allow one to float and find that floating gears is a second nature or resource of you will
     
  10. paul_4lp

    paul_4lp Road Train Member

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    I think he smoking the wacky weed lol
     
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  11. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    What ever.. i just do it
     
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