when im going like 40-45 mph and the traffic is slowing down how do i know when to down shift? so far i have been going in like 4th or 5th gear and i just pull in the clutch and down shift all the way to first with both brakes engaged to a complete stop. how would i shift down one gear at a time with out over reving the engine?
2007-07-19 09:20:51 · 9 answers · asked by aaaaaa 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
i have gear
i passed the MSF course
just answer the question
2007-07-19 09:33:42 · update #1
A comfortable RPM range of that bike is about 5,000
Any lower and the engine will start to feel sluggish.
Pull in the clutch.
Down shift a gear.
Slowly let out the clutch.
If it feels like the engine is going to whip up to 10,000 RPM, it's to soon to down shift.
If it feels like the engine is going to die from running to slow, give it some throttle to match the RPMs to the road speed, or down shift another gear.
It's a little bit of practice and common sense.
Try different things (not just to learn when to shift, but how much pressure to apply to each brake to get the maximum stopping power and stay in control).
Get to know your bike, until riding is second nature (can do anything without even thinking about it).
2007-07-19 11:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice, newbie! Probably not a good idea to practice in traffic, and I hope you have frame sliders on your bike. I hope you also have FULL gear, not just a fancy Jordan Racing textile jacket and matching helmet.
Just because you passed the MSF course it doesn't mean you know how to ride now. You've got a good start, and unlike most squids you actually know how to OPERATE a bike, but you are NOT experienced yet.
Pull the clutch in, shift down ONE gear, and let the clutch out easy. It doesn't have to be slow, but you don't want to snap the clutch lever out either. Practice that motion ad nauseum until you no longer have to think about it.
Two books for you to look into:
Proficient Motorcycling and Total Control. Buy them, read them, practice what you read, and take your time to build a solid foundation of experience. They WILL help!
2007-07-20 09:10:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
pull in the clutch kick the gear shift down one then let the clutch out slowly. Bikes only shift one gear at a time. If you didn't know that what have you got an R6 for in the first place? Keep it rubber side down and take an MSF.
2007-07-19 16:24:46 · answer #3 · answered by iwingameover 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are down shifting you do not need to rev the bike so much that there is any risk of over reving it..just a little blip of the throttle is enough to get a smooth change..this, like so many things, takes much practice...with good throttle control, its also possible to do clutchless changes on a bike, but get the hang of using the clutch first!!
2007-07-19 17:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by cosso77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apparently MSF does not teach you much or you
would know . the people that take the course have
never been on a bike before. that r6s is a good bike
for you at least it's not a superbike. experience
takes time. use your engine braking power in a
lower gear.riding in the city i am usually in 2nd or 3rd
gear. if i need to move quickly. practice practice.
2007-07-19 20:44:48 · answer #5 · answered by gixx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A: take a rider course. from MSF or any other company.
B: Find an open abandoned stretch of road and learn your bike.
C: experience.
Okay you took and passed the course, congrats. Now go out find option b and experiment. keep doing this until option c becomes a reality.
2007-07-19 16:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by Rek T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go buy gear you are going to need it - www.cyclemartusa.com
I recommend a good helmet and an alpinestars leather jacket. Like the Stage jacket.
Also go take the MSF B4 you plow into something. really!!
2007-07-19 16:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4th or 5th gear in 45 mph traffic is way too much. RPM will be reasonably low in 2nd gear and very low in 3rd.
2007-07-19 18:05:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow. you really shouldnt be riding a motorcycle anywhere. especially not on the street with other ppl and vehicles around. go learn how to drive a stick or motorcycle off the road so you dont hurt yourself or anyone else.
2007-07-19 16:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by rm333 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋