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Checking of accelerating ability
To
obtain
proper
resul
ts set
the
engine at
ma-
ximum
revs
with
thrott
le
fully opened and
brakes
fully eng
aged
;
release
then the brake
controls
quickly.
Do not
operate
the
c
lutch
,
during this ch
ecking.
Passing
ability
(U.S.
Standards)
Pass
ing
of
a 55
feet
long
truck,
travelling at
20
m.p.
h.
-
Time
5,5 seconds
-
Distance
travelled
339 feet
Passing of
a 55 feet long
truck,
travelling at
50 m.p.h.
-
Time
6,8
seconds
-
Distance travelled
673 feet
The above includes a
safety
distance
of
40
and
100 feet
respectively
between the passing and
pace vehicle at
the
beginning and
end of
the
maneuver.
Braking ability
Stopping
distance
from
60
m.p.h.
(solo,
using
the
three
brakes)
Stopping
distance
from 60
m.p.h.
(with
pillion
,
using th
e three
brakes)
11
177
feet
190 feet
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