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I'm going to think a bit more on what you're saying to try and understand other benefits beyond confidence. I know for me that when I needed confidence it was because I was unsure of my position and unsure of where I wanted to be next so it gave me no other option than tentativeness on the gas.

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There is an absolutely perfect description on Twist II that discusses quite specifically both side of this issue, see Chapter 5  Throttle Control, the first section "Street Lazy" followed by Off-Gas Results, it talks about why riders coast, where and for how long, and the exact effects.

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11 hours ago, Hotfoot said:

There is an absolutely perfect description on Twist II that discusses quite specifically both side of this issue, see Chapter 5  Throttle Control, the first section "Street Lazy" followed by Off-Gas Results, it talks about why riders coast, where and for how long, and the exact effects.

Great snippet!

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On 05/07/2017 at 6:04 AM, Hotfoot said:

There is an absolutely perfect description on Twist II that discusses quite specifically both side of this issue <snip>.

And Keith goes on to say this:

"In real time and space, each 0.1-second that you stay away from the gas is over one bikelength of distance in a 60mph turn.  In fact, it is 8.8 feet". (Page 26).

That's a scary amount to lose, added up over the turns.  You'll never gain it back.

Me, I'm a terror for delaying getting back on the gas.  But I'm trying to get better, I'm really am ..

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