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    Roll on, roll off?

    Guys,

    I have been coming across the term Roll on Roll off. Anyone know how this applies to opening and closing the throttle i.e. Does roll on mean to open the throttle?

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    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Guys,

    I have been coming across the term Roll on Roll off. Anyone know how this applies to opening and closing the throttle i.e. Does roll on mean to open the throttle?
    Got it in one! Yup, to roll on usually means to accelerate at a moderate rate and rolling on and off the throttle usually refers to adjusting your speed for cornering with gentle throttle movements rather than rapid acceleration and braking. Indicates a smooth and steady progress through a series of corners.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    Got it in one! Yup, to roll on usually means to accelerate at a moderate rate and rolling on and off the throttle usually refers to adjusting your speed for cornering with gentle throttle movements rather than rapid acceleration and braking. Indicates a smooth and steady progress through a series of corners.
    Wicked! Been reading it's all about throttle control.

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    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Wicked! Been reading it's all about throttle control.
    Thought I'd better get in before the resident wits come along and tell you other things it could mean...

    Do you have a licence yet, or a bike in mind?
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    It is a sexual term.

    Get hard.

    Roll on.

    Job done.

    Roll off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    It is a sexual term.

    Get hard.

    Roll on.

    Job done.

    Roll off.
    What was that I just said...?
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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    It is a sexual term.

    Get hard.

    Roll on.

    Job done.

    Roll off.
    Might run that past the Mrs ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    Thought I'd better get in before the resident wits come along and tell you other things it could mean...

    Do you have a licence yet, or a bike in mind?
    Wouldn't be any fun without them :-)

    Yeah was riding for years but am getting back into it after being on hiatus

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    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Might run that past the Mrs ;-)
    Check this. It's a chop up but the whole movie (or book) is easy enough to get hold of.



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    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Wouldn't be any fun without them :-)

    Yeah was riding for years but am getting back into it after being on hiatus
    I have my bike up for sale at present, it's on TradeMe if it's the type of bike you're looking for. A reluctant sale, but my current state of health means it may be months yet before I can get back on it and if it sells it would help with some house repairs we have to do. No problem if it doesn't I'll just keep it until I can ride again, but I'd like it to go to someone who will appreciate it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    It is a sexual term.

    Get hard.

    Roll on.

    Job done.

    Roll off.

    Sex is a race, there's no prize for second place........
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    Quote Originally Posted by SPP View Post
    Check this. It's a chop up but the whole movie (or book) is easy enough to get hold of.


    Awesome. Was just reading the book. The video is so much better. Will have to keep an eye out next time I'm at the store for a DVD.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    I have my bike up for sale at present, it's on TradeMe if it's the type of bike you're looking for. A reluctant sale, but my current state of health means it may be months yet before I can get back on it and if it sells it would help with some house repairs we have to do. No problem if it doesn't I'll just keep it until I can ride again, but I'd like it to go to someone who will appreciate it...
    What sort bike is it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    What sort bike is it?
    '07 C50T Boulevard.

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=339220958
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