Coasting in neutral

TroUtman_888

TroUtman_888

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Might be a dumb question but nothing new in my life :). I was almost out of gas and on reserve so I coasted about 3 km with the engine off and in neutral so ensure that I would make the next gas station.

I later recalled someone talking about this damaging certain types of bikes due to oil depletion? I have an XR650L. Can anyone shed some light on this for me?

Thanks!
 
joker650

joker650

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Wet Sump: Transmission is the oil resevoir.

Coasting in neutral will cause the out put shaft of the trans to rotate. Since this shaft is in an oil sump I don't think it will cause any damage because it will be 'in' the oil and remain lubricated.



Dry Sump: Frame or other resevoir holds the oil not the transmission.

With this set up I think it is possable to damage the transmission if you coast for an extended duration. There will be some oil in the trans but I don't know how much. I would check with the dealer on this type.
 
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windaddiction

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Why not just coast in nutral with the engine running, it wont use much gas and you'll get all the lubrication? any one see a problem with this?
 
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