how to shift on an average suzuki katana 750, streetbike?

Question

im thinking about getting the suzuki katana 750
any advise? go ahead... but my question is how do you shift it?
i drive a standard in my tuned out 89 escort gt, turbo, everything, im realy good at it but... what do i do on this?is it one of those
1st
then halfway is neutral?
then 2nd, 3rd etc?
automatic clutch?
what!!!!
thanks for ur help!

ok? so its not any of that half up **** huh? thanks for u guyses advise!

yeah i wouldn't want to ride unless i kneww how, when i was a kid, i drove a 150cc at 10? and i was just to good at handling it because i ride bmx al the time, anyways my uncle said dont ride it anymore because im gonna crash because im doing to well, so i didnt do stupid crap. yes u will be doing that stuff u just listed

gots one more question, how hard is it to balence it? if i am basically an average racing bmxs for my age, would the balence be good? how hard is it to keep it up balenced, or also when driving?

on gravel?

Answer 1

The Katana has 6 speeds. If you are in the US, the shift pattern is standard. The lowest shift point is first, the next-higher one is neutral, then second, then third, etc. This is referred to as the "one down, five up pattern" - if you consider neutral to be in the middle, first gear is literally a "down" shift on the footpeg, and the other gears are "up".

A motorcycle is harder to balance than a BMX bike. The concept is the same, but your BMX weighs 10 or 15lbs where a sport bike will weigh about 350lbs.

When riding on gravel, ride SLOW. Imagine trying to walk on a floor covered in ball bearings. It's the same concept. On pavement, even a piece of paper or a plastic bag can cause you to lose traction.

If you're considering riding, I HIGHLY recommend the motorcycle safety foundation course. Their site is http://www.msf-usa.org/ if you are in the US and they classes all over. It's fun and they teach you concepts and give you time to grasp them while riding.

Since you mentioned BMX's, I will mention the steering. At slow speed, a motorcycle will steer like a BMX - to go left, pull on the left handlebar and lean the bike left. No problem. BUT if you're going over a certain speed (which varies by motorcycle - mine is about 20mph) the steering reverses! If you want to go left, PUSH on the left handlebar. This takes some getting used to, but it works and becomes second-nature. The theory behind it is that when you push on the left handlebar, the bike starts a slight right turn. The centrifugal force pushes the bike "outward", or towards the left. This left-lean is what creates the eventual left turn. It's actually kinda' fun at first to go around large turns, leaning the bike at various angles to get used to it.

Answer 2

Suzuki Katana 750

Answer 3

If you've never ridden any bike before, the shifting pattern is the least of your worries. Really. I'm not being sarcastic.

Do yourself a life-saving favor and take the motorcycle safety course before you even think about purchasing a bike.

The Katana has tons of power and good handling - in the hands of an experienced rider. In the hands of a newbie, it's got too much power, and too-quick handling.

If you absolutely insist on purchasing a bike without first learning how to ride, then at least get a smaller, less powerful machine, and spend all the money you have on safety equipment (helmet, riding jacket, pants, gloves, boots). This way you may be able to survive your first mistake and learn from it - rather than be killed outright.

I'm not trying to tell you not to ride,or not to buy a bike - I'm just saying it's something that requires way more skill than driving a car. Take lessons, pick the right machine, and wear the proper gear. Then go out and have fun!

Answer 4

My spouse's first motorbike used to be a ninety four Katana and they are now not unhealthy motorcycles however they are OLD motorcycles... This way forks seals, carb rebuilds (all four at the Katana), and all kinds of different changes. Course you have got obtained an historic 250 so that you must realize the drill. Patching a tank will also be as realistic or as complicated as you wish it to be. A realistic spot weld can fix that tank to as well as new. I suggest taking the tank's paint and primer down so far as viable simply to peer what you are handling earlier than you make a decision to fix the tank, if its a large number of bondo and different crap then it's going to simply be bigger to switch it. One factor for definite in comparison to your RM 250 the Katana goes to be VERY most sensible heavy and that may be a little bit unsettling after whipping round a lighter 250, notably a dust motorbike. The windshield limitation would be actual headquartered to your states legislation if the fairings are nonetheless on, if now not having a windshield used to be unlawful then there could be plenty of annoyed persons, nearly all Harley and different cruiser motorcycles do not include them. If the motorbike cannot be ridden I'd maintain clear of it. You probably capable to slap a little bit JB Weld over the gap within the tank so it is going to preserve gasoline to take it for a spin. I would not contact the motorbike with a ten foot pole except you'll take it out and run it as much as pace to be certain that it tracks instantly and does not have any unhealthy manors or wobbles. If the fairings are intact and you prefer the best way the motorbike rides a brand new windshield is lovely affordable, I suppose we paid approximately $forty to switch the only on my wifes motorbike.

Answer 5

If you can ride bmx, then balancing a katana will become second nature. Once you get going, you can ride it with no hands (I don't recommend it LOL).
Gravel and street bikes don't mix!!!
It's like driving on ice. Keep your hand off the front brake.

Answer 6

the clutch is on the handle bar, like a 10 speed brake, only one side is the clutch (left) and right side is front brakes.

On the left foot peg area is a lever, you step down all the way to get to first gear, then you get your toes under it, tap it up once for neutral, then up again for second, up for third etc. when you come to a complete stop with clutch engaged, you step down on the pedal several times to get it back to first. So if you're in third, you would step down to second, then to neutral or all the way to first to get ready to take off again. You release the clutch slowly as you would in a car and add gas to go

Answer 7

If you aren't familiar or don't want to have to learn to shift, you can buy an automatic (Yes, Automatic transmission) bike like the Ridley.

Here's a link for you.

http://www.ridleymotorcycles.com/

Best of luck and ride safe.