@rahimnfl If you're asking, you shouldn't be doing it. Sure, people do it, to upshift ONLY, but I wouldn't recommend it. Smoother? No. Faster? Maybe a millisecond. Riders usually only do it during races.
@Iroquois14 i just got that same exact bike 3 days ago for my first bike. im still practicing as far as taking off goes without stalling. My question is how do i get a smoother take off?
I'm wondering how to remember how many gears to downshift ? are you tapping it 5 times down to get to neutral if it's a 6 speed, is it 1 down 5 up? ,is cluching through turns, to take torque of the wheel & when you resume are you in the same gear or starting from a lower gear.I'm thinkin you match the down shift gear to street speed also if you don't want to shift all the way down.I did the learn to ride thing in 74 (9) on a Yamaha 80,thats the last time I rode(48)
@gacthecat Match your rev speed with the street speed. You can listen to the engine and it will tell you when to shift. People always over think "when should I shift." When you are operating a car or bike, you will know when to shift. If you want to take off and be a madman, dont shift until the end of your power band. If you are riding leisurely, shift early, around 5K rpm
If your driving in 5th gear and want to get down to 3rd. Can i just get down to three without making a stop on fourth and give gas? can i just double tap the gear shift?
Question: When you are shifting gears to slow down, can you let of the gas completely and just clutch and shift, clutch and shift...until you are at a stop?
To increase clutch and shift and steadily increasing throttle? I am trying not to overthink this.
The only problem I have is turning corners without stopping. Let's say I'm in 3rd gear going 35 and a turn is coming up, how do i know how many times to shift down if I didnt know what gear I was currently in? If i just shift til I'm in first, that might be too low for a 20 mph turn
@flonkas It's been a month and you have probably already got this down, but you have to match your revs to the street speed. It all depends on your bike and how fast you want to be able to accelerate. As long as you aren't puttering down the street at 2K RPM, you should be ok
@michaalann Well that just means whoever had it before you fucked it up and gave it GP shifting. It's basically used for racing so when you are shifting up, all you have to do is kick down.
@Iroquois14 and is it fixable because my husbands the one who drives it and he wants it the other way but to be honest w you neither one us know anything about bikes lol.. do you know anyway to change it back to the way it should be?
@michaalann Yes, although I don't know how to do it for that specific bike. In most cases, the GP shifting is caused by an additional piece to the shifter that is rotated 180 degrees, giving it the same effect as normal shifting, but reversing it to the user. If you can manage to take that off (provided that's how it was done) than you should be golden.
@notreallyfamous Yeah you can just down shift all the way down to 1st and just hold the clutch in if you want, but if you know you will be at the light for a while shift into neutral and you can let go of the clutch. When the light turns green pull in the clutch and shift into first then take off.
I have a question when im in first I lightly hold the clutch so it grabs then if I let go it stalls my dad says on higher gears if I let go it wont stall but I don't really wanna test that out and fucking anything up so would someone tell me the ansser? while rideing should I lightly hold the clutch where it grabs or can I let go? idk if im rideing the clutch or not sorry im a noob.
5 stars for "easy peasy!" XD great vid man helped me out a tad bit. I used to kick it in neutral at the lights, talk about being "that guy!" lol oh man everybody hates you
how do u shift down when coming up to a stop sign? lets say ur in 4th gear, can u just hold down clutch and shift all the way down to 1st, and then hold the clutch until the light turns green? or do u have to do each gear individually, if so how do u do this, because u have to give it gas when letting go of the clutch?
@BCdback24 Yea you can hold the clutch and shift down all the way to first while still holding it in. I never really did that though, once you ride a bike you will get a feel for it.
@BCdback24 if you do that youre losing the engine breaking that would slow down the *engine* speed.
result is depending on the type of a motorcycle you ride, you might end up standing at the stop sign, with the clutch in and the engine screaming at high rpm.
for this reason its better to just apply the breaks with the clutch still engaged. this will help the engine slow down with you. if you hear the engine speed start to disappear, shift down and repeat as necessary.
great description, I just got my bike yesterday and to tell you the truth it is a lot easier when you actually apply all this in a parking lot. It may sound difficult at first but its really quite easy and as sum1 said before if you know how to drive manual car you will be able to pick it up on a bike in no time. I learned to properly shift in less than 5 minutes, but you do need to have the confidence. You can't start out and get scared halfway through, thats how you will get injured.
you make it look easy,iam taking a harley davison riding class in may ,i have been a passinger iam a bit sacred ,they said they would be teching us on a small bike ,hubby bought me a leftover yamaha 650 0 miles ,the pnly thing that is worries me is the shifting
@drunkensnowgirl The first few rides, your brain will be in overdrive trying to do all these different things at once. Take it slow, start in parking lots, and it will come naturally and easily. If you have confidence that you will learn quickly, it's a breeze.
I'm teaching myself on an old 200cc farm bike my dad used to use, and oddly enough, I have to dump the clutch to get it into second smoothly.
I'm not sure whether that's because I'm doing something else wrong or it's just the bike but are most bikes like yours when shifting to second or are their big differences among the newer bikes?
@dougaholic I have only ridden a few bikes so I can't completely answer your question, but the ones I have rode have had smooth 1st to 2nd gear transitions. If it's an old farm bike, it might be the clutch going out or something else defective within the bike. If it becomes unrideable, consider it a great opportunity to open up a bike and see how everything works.
@Iroquois14 Yeah, I've been looking for an excuse to justify opening it up, we had another bike that would have been perfect to dissect but I wasn't interested back then haha. You're probably right in it being the clutch though, the clutch cable itself is quite dodgey let alone the inside of the clutch housing!
on a car you would never slip the clutch going into second like you demonstrated every time. Can't you just come off the throttle and let the revs fall to about where they need to be before you let the clutch out, or would that be kinda jerky if you weren't just right coming back in on the gas?
@PaulBlichmann I dont really understand your question too well. Release throttle, grab clutch, shift up, release clutch slowly while giving gas. I'm not 100% sure how a car does it, as I have never seriously driven a stickshift.
@subby7866 Because they can do it so quickly, and they are moving so fast you can't notice the millisecond it takes for them to shift. And some of them probably dont use the clutch.
do you have to let the clutch out slowly for each gear, or can you let it out quickly when you get into the higher gears?
also when downshifting like when coming to a light is it okay to hold in the clutch and just click all the way down to first or do you have to let out the clutch for each gear?
@trekmania4175 You can let it out quickly with no ill effects after 2nd gear.
You can downshift however you want. You can pull in the clutch and go all the way down to 1 if you want, or you can do it the other way to engine brake.
Engine braking is not bad, as long as you aren't over-revving it as you downshift. It might wear your clutch a bit faster...
@MasterGamer201 Every motorcyclist needs clutch control regardless of how they ride, or they will be stalling at lights. Are you speed shifting on the track, racing for a competitive time around the circuit, or are you doing it on the street?
@MasterGamer201 Alright, just making sure you weren't trying to speed shift on the street. It's completely un-needed and one wrong move can hurt your bike,
I'm taking my motorcycle this month, first time riding one besides a bicycle. I intent on getting a Ducati 848; do you think that is to much bike for me? I'm a fast learner and understand the clutch well, since I drive a manual.
@xGUNxBUNNYx It's absolutely too much for you, the 848 is a terrible beginner bike. Trust me, get something like a 250 or 500, crash it a few times, build your confidence, and then buy that 848 you've been dreaming about. You will thank yourself later. The 848 just is too much for any beginner to handle, whether you know how manual clutches work or not. So many noobs don't understand the physics and power of one of these things. New riders just cannot handle them.
@xGUNxBUNNYx You will definitely thank yourself. I would recommend a 500. Ride it around for a year, get really comfy on it, learn to take turns at speed, and then get that 848.
so lets say im going at speed and i accidentaly went over the speed limit and need to slow down, in that situation do i pull in the clutch when i let off the throtle and then when i give it gas again just let out the clutch slowly? when i do it it seems really jumpy, HELP!!
Very good video man, got lots of useful info! I'm wanting to get my motorcycle license, looking at a used ducati monster 620, any suggestions or advice?
@Iroquois14 Okay thanks man, I'll definitely take that into account. The only thing is that I really like the muscular bare bones look of the monster, and I'm not too crazy about the looks of street bikes (I really don't want to offend anybody, just my opinion, I'm not dissing anybody's bike) is there anything with similar styling to the monster in about the same price range used (about $3,000)
@Iroquois14 I actually just checked the SV650 out, and i gotta say, I quite like the looks of that bike, they're both "naked" bikes from what I read...correct me if I'm wrong.
@practicalshooter913 Yea, the SV650 originally is a naked bike, but Suzuki recently started throwing fairings on em. Also look at the older FZ6's. They are naked as well.
@Iroquois14 Yeah I think the standard and standard ABS are the naked bikes...just got an insurance quote, im lookin at $47.50 a month for a 19 year old male lol, you cant beat that! looks like I will be getting a bike instead of a car, only downsides that i see are exposure and nothing to carry your shit...are these real issues or do you get used to it? Anyways thanks for all your help man, I appreciate it. Subbed
@practicalshooter913 The not being able to carry stuff is a total myth. There are so many different options for transporting things. Tail bags, tank bags, backpacks, and saddle bags can hold A LOT of shit. I saw one guy going down the highway with a big ol tank bag and big ol saddle bags, with a guitar strapped to his back.
what about 3rd...4th.5...6th gear? do you also have to let go of the clutch slowly? or once your in 2nd gear you can shift to 3 and just let go of the clutch....?
im 5 1 like in hight can i ride superbikes without getting them lowered im only 15 but i dont know if ill grow more lets say i dont can i still ride a superbike oh and why dont you recommend to get bikes lowered
@sebastianrules82 You will grow more dont worry.... you need to actually go to a dealer and sit one some bikes to see. Getting bikes lowered sucks because it negatively affects handling and braking. Not to mention you will probably be scraping on speed bumps. Lowering the bike is a LAST resort. You can cut the seat down as well to get lower.
its ok to be big and ride a bike? cuz im a big guy and im getting into getting a bike, but its ok? or i have to lose some wait in order to use a bike?
"so you wanna shift back down eh?" lol "uh oh a dead end" nice of you to do this vid, good job =) i wondered what happened at the end, to get that car down there
@blackanglewhite You sure can. You can look into getting your bike lowered, which I don't recommend, but it is an option. Otherwise just get a bike with a low center of gravity.
u mentioned that u have to baby the clutch easing it out while in 1st and 2nd. in gears 3 through 6 do you have to use the clutch? also do u have to twist the throttle back to it's idle position? like u would in a car. is there a dance between the gas and clutch. or can the throttle stay at the place where u have it with ur right hand.?
i wanna learn so bad. im looking into taking the motorcycle safety course
Yes I did. I dropped it in the garage once, in some sand during a turn, and another time when I was coming into a right handed turn too fast. Pretty much every new rider will drop their first bike, which is why I recommend NOT buying a brand new bike, but buying a "Beater" if you will. You can drop a beater and not feel anything, but if you drop a brand new bike, your stomach will turn upside down.
Oh and it takes awhile to get "comfortable" to the point where you have confidence that you can do enough with the bike to not crash. But the moment you go for a ride thinking that you have learned everything, you will crash. You are ALWAYS learning on a bike. I have been riding for 2 years with around 12,000 miles experience, but I am still learning every day. Of course, I am confident now, but that comes with time on the bike.
@Iroquois14 yes sir, thank you very much! good choice to. i plan to get a suzuki gsxr 600 for my first bike. And teach myself how to ride haha. Oh well! thanks for the video 5/5
when shifting up gear, do we have to close throttle and then clutch in and change gear? or is it we have to close throttle and clutch in at the same time and change gear?
i was told that for smoother shifts no clutch is that good or bad for the bike ive got a cbrr 600-06?
rahimnfl 2 weeks ago
@rahimnfl If you're asking, you shouldn't be doing it. Sure, people do it, to upshift ONLY, but I wouldn't recommend it. Smoother? No. Faster? Maybe a millisecond. Riders usually only do it during races.
Iroquois14 2 weeks ago
WHERES REVERSE?!?!?!?!?!?!??!
sabin12121212 1 month ago
@sabin12121212 Cant tell if serious, or trolling? But motorcycles dont have reverse. You just walk backwards.
PrimalVictory 4 weeks ago
@PrimalVictory Dont feed my trolls! lol
Iroquois14 2 weeks ago
@sabin12121212 LOL
Raff42Raff 1 week ago
Awesome video. What bike it this?
HMCreviews 1 month ago
@HMCreviews 04 Suzuki GS500F
Iroquois14 1 month ago
@Iroquois14 i just got that same exact bike 3 days ago for my first bike. im still practicing as far as taking off goes without stalling. My question is how do i get a smoother take off?
kingofkings417 1 month ago
@kingofkings417 Smoother takeoff = smoother clutch control. Don't be afraid to give it some gas, the GS won't bite. =)
Iroquois14 1 month ago
Good vid
TheSlabb1001 1 month ago
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I'm wondering how to remember how many gears to downshift ? are you tapping it 5 times down to get to neutral if it's a 6 speed, is it 1 down 5 up? ,is cluching through turns, to take torque of the wheel & when you resume are you in the same gear or starting from a lower gear.I'm thinkin you match the down shift gear to street speed also if you don't want to shift all the way down.I did the learn to ride thing in 74 (9) on a Yamaha 80,thats the last time I rode(48)
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xSLWRTHNUx 2 months ago
stupid question!!!! how do you know when to shift?
gacthecat 2 months ago
@gacthecat Match your rev speed with the street speed. You can listen to the engine and it will tell you when to shift. People always over think "when should I shift." When you are operating a car or bike, you will know when to shift. If you want to take off and be a madman, dont shift until the end of your power band. If you are riding leisurely, shift early, around 5K rpm
Iroquois14 2 months ago
@Iroquois14 thank you.
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Btw, via in greek (βια) means violence :D
boom100060 4 months ago
If your driving in 5th gear and want to get down to 3rd. Can i just get down to three without making a stop on fourth and give gas? can i just double tap the gear shift?
Sorry for my english
LowProfileL 5 months ago
@LowProfileL Yes. Clutch in, throttle off, click down 2, clutch out and gas.
Iroquois14 4 months ago
@Iroquois14 Okey! Thank you!
LowProfileL 4 months ago
i know this is off topic but did you find out what happened with that car lol
fr33bird7891 5 months ago
@fr33bird7891 Never did.
Iroquois14 4 months ago
Question: When you are shifting gears to slow down, can you let of the gas completely and just clutch and shift, clutch and shift...until you are at a stop?
To increase clutch and shift and steadily increasing throttle? I am trying not to overthink this.
melk1971 5 months ago
@melk1971 Technically yes, however I would recommend rev matching to make it a tad easier on the engine.
Iroquois14 4 months ago
The only problem I have is turning corners without stopping. Let's say I'm in 3rd gear going 35 and a turn is coming up, how do i know how many times to shift down if I didnt know what gear I was currently in? If i just shift til I'm in first, that might be too low for a 20 mph turn
flonkas 6 months ago
@flonkas It's been a month and you have probably already got this down, but you have to match your revs to the street speed. It all depends on your bike and how fast you want to be able to accelerate. As long as you aren't puttering down the street at 2K RPM, you should be ok
Iroquois14 4 months ago
So i have to leave the clutch slowly only for 1st and 2nd gear?
boom100060 6 months ago
@boom100060 Yes
Iroquois14 4 months ago
looks like your beard eh
D1RTBIK3R 6 months ago
okay so i bought a 05 gsxr 600 but the you shift gears competely opp. its the first up and the rest down.. is that right?
michaalann 7 months ago
@michaalann Well that just means whoever had it before you fucked it up and gave it GP shifting. It's basically used for racing so when you are shifting up, all you have to do is kick down.
Iroquois14 7 months ago
@Iroquois14 and is it fixable because my husbands the one who drives it and he wants it the other way but to be honest w you neither one us know anything about bikes lol.. do you know anyway to change it back to the way it should be?
michaalann 7 months ago
@michaalann Yes, although I don't know how to do it for that specific bike. In most cases, the GP shifting is caused by an additional piece to the shifter that is rotated 180 degrees, giving it the same effect as normal shifting, but reversing it to the user. If you can manage to take that off (provided that's how it was done) than you should be golden.
Iroquois14 7 months ago
@Iroquois14 Okay well i'll just let my husband know, thank you so much! :)
michaalann 7 months ago
Good vid mate. When you are going faster, do you still need to let the clutch out smooth for the higher gears?
MrJmak223 7 months ago
@MrJmak223 no
Iroquois14 7 months ago
would it be possible to practice shifting on a dyno
SGuitars58 7 months ago
What if I need to stop? Do I just pulled the clutch and the brake while I am at first? For example what if I come to a red light what should I do?
notreallyfamous 7 months ago
@notreallyfamous Yeah you can just down shift all the way down to 1st and just hold the clutch in if you want, but if you know you will be at the light for a while shift into neutral and you can let go of the clutch. When the light turns green pull in the clutch and shift into first then take off.
whothaplaya 7 months ago
can i shift down gear to go slower and not give power to the throttle?i mean this is for not using the brakes and slowing down with the gears.
nikospneuma1 7 months ago
Is this for real ??? (or for Americans... ;)
lrdiscoveryII 7 months ago
Do you have to release the throttle when you pull in the cluth and shift gears?
NinjaKitty667 8 months ago 2
Please take your pubes off the camera :)
1221Ralph 8 months ago
is it easier if you know how to shift on a dirt bike.?
offishboss1 8 months ago
I have a question when im in first I lightly hold the clutch so it grabs then if I let go it stalls my dad says on higher gears if I let go it wont stall but I don't really wanna test that out and fucking anything up so would someone tell me the ansser? while rideing should I lightly hold the clutch where it grabs or can I let go? idk if im rideing the clutch or not sorry im a noob.
GUNS4MIKE1234 8 months ago
in riding,, i use all gears.. in a curve,, the bike will be slow down... how to change gear from 5th to 3rd gear???
FiQPCGamer 8 months ago
Do you have to pull the clutch while shifting up with a 50cc?
hehe (Yamaha TZR)
Cujo78nl 9 months ago
When you DO release the clutch to fast , will the bike stall?
Kamikaze00Meds 9 months ago
@Kamikaze00Meds yes that also but the bike will come from under you
Applemaster98 8 months ago
Great video. Like how you hint let the clutch out slowly and repeat that because that is very important and how when u down shift u have to give gas.
lucky2000luke 9 months ago
Good, very informative, wish I could see the foot and cluch split screen
Acosta4304 10 months ago
5 stars for "easy peasy!" XD great vid man helped me out a tad bit. I used to kick it in neutral at the lights, talk about being "that guy!" lol oh man everybody hates you
LeathalBreeze 10 months ago
when you come to traffic lights, what foot should you put down? wouldn't it be the right foot because you need to change gears with your left?
AshhBoyy 10 months ago
that helped me alot, thanks geezza
lukecoleman07 10 months ago
Canadian?
PwnKone 10 months ago
@PwnKone lol..eh?
Imran92693 10 months ago
@Imran92693 haha yea lol
PwnKone 10 months ago
that velcroe does bother me idk why lol
FluffyPi 10 months ago
you're full of bad examples
h20hydro 10 months ago
how do u shift down when coming up to a stop sign? lets say ur in 4th gear, can u just hold down clutch and shift all the way down to 1st, and then hold the clutch until the light turns green? or do u have to do each gear individually, if so how do u do this, because u have to give it gas when letting go of the clutch?
BCdback24 11 months ago
@BCdback24 Yea you can hold the clutch and shift down all the way to first while still holding it in. I never really did that though, once you ride a bike you will get a feel for it.
Iroquois14 11 months ago
@BCdback24 if you do that youre losing the engine breaking that would slow down the *engine* speed.
result is depending on the type of a motorcycle you ride, you might end up standing at the stop sign, with the clutch in and the engine screaming at high rpm.
for this reason its better to just apply the breaks with the clutch still engaged. this will help the engine slow down with you. if you hear the engine speed start to disappear, shift down and repeat as necessary.
borisattva 10 months ago
great description, I just got my bike yesterday and to tell you the truth it is a lot easier when you actually apply all this in a parking lot. It may sound difficult at first but its really quite easy and as sum1 said before if you know how to drive manual car you will be able to pick it up on a bike in no time. I learned to properly shift in less than 5 minutes, but you do need to have the confidence. You can't start out and get scared halfway through, thats how you will get injured.
spartabreda 11 months ago
if you already know how to drive a manual car will it be easier to get the hang of shifting on a bike?
nejihyuga7545 11 months ago
@nejihyuga7545 Yes, but the motions are much different. They are flipped, clutch with your hand and shift with your foot.
Iroquois14 11 months ago
you make it look easy,iam taking a harley davison riding class in may ,i have been a passinger iam a bit sacred ,they said they would be teching us on a small bike ,hubby bought me a leftover yamaha 650 0 miles ,the pnly thing that is worries me is the shifting
drunkensnowgirl 11 months ago
@drunkensnowgirl The first few rides, your brain will be in overdrive trying to do all these different things at once. Take it slow, start in parking lots, and it will come naturally and easily. If you have confidence that you will learn quickly, it's a breeze.
Iroquois14 11 months ago
how many gears r there on a dr650 2001....
hthomp5642 11 months ago
@hthomp5642 I dont own one.... that being said, probably 6.
Iroquois14 11 months ago
@Iroquois14 thanx man be safe ...
hthomp5642 11 months ago
do you have to let off the gas when you grab the clutch? or can you hold the throttle at the same position when your shifting?
Remzzz3 11 months ago
@Remzzz3 No you need to let off the throttle when shifting
Iroquois14 11 months ago
@tbbuwv Ninja 250, CBR250R, GS500F, Ninja 500. Most affordable? It depends on your area. In my case it was the GS500F
Iroquois14 11 months ago
what rpm range is best for shifting?
charmedmutant 11 months ago
@charmedmutant Depends on the bike and how hard you wanna ride it. There really is no limit.
Iroquois14 11 months ago
@tbbuwv Not really, but if you are trying to go from 1st to 2nd sometimes you can accidentally half-shift into neutral.
Iroquois14 11 months ago
This seems impossible :(. I got so frustrated after trying to drive a stick shift car.
iGatorNation 11 months ago
@iGatorNation It just comes with time and practice, like everything else.
Iroquois14 11 months ago
@Iroquois14 What would be a good starter bike for me? Im 17 and im about 5'10 and 180 lbs. Could you help me?
iGatorNation 11 months ago
@iGatorNation Ninja 250, CBR250R, GS500F, Ninja 500
Iroquois14 11 months ago
@Iroquois14 But not a brand new one right? I dont want to fall down and break a brand new bike. Would a 5 year old bike be good you think?
iGatorNation 11 months ago
@iGatorNation Yea just something cheap, good on gas and insurance. 2004 GS500, 2006 Ninja 250... etc...
Iroquois14 11 months ago
When you grab the clutch to shift up, do you release it immediately or let it go slowly after you shift up? It'll stall right?
BravesFan4Life18 11 months ago
@BravesFan4Life18 Release it slowly if you are going from 1st to 2nd. Upper gears it doesnt matter
Iroquois14 11 months ago
I'm teaching myself on an old 200cc farm bike my dad used to use, and oddly enough, I have to dump the clutch to get it into second smoothly.
I'm not sure whether that's because I'm doing something else wrong or it's just the bike but are most bikes like yours when shifting to second or are their big differences among the newer bikes?
dougaholic 1 year ago
@dougaholic I have only ridden a few bikes so I can't completely answer your question, but the ones I have rode have had smooth 1st to 2nd gear transitions. If it's an old farm bike, it might be the clutch going out or something else defective within the bike. If it becomes unrideable, consider it a great opportunity to open up a bike and see how everything works.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 Yeah, I've been looking for an excuse to justify opening it up, we had another bike that would have been perfect to dissect but I wasn't interested back then haha. You're probably right in it being the clutch though, the clutch cable itself is quite dodgey let alone the inside of the clutch housing!
dougaholic 1 year ago
on a car you would never slip the clutch going into second like you demonstrated every time. Can't you just come off the throttle and let the revs fall to about where they need to be before you let the clutch out, or would that be kinda jerky if you weren't just right coming back in on the gas?
PaulBlichmann 1 year ago
@PaulBlichmann I dont really understand your question too well. Release throttle, grab clutch, shift up, release clutch slowly while giving gas. I'm not 100% sure how a car does it, as I have never seriously driven a stickshift.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
the best how to shift on youtube
good job
dsmsucks 1 year ago
see wen ure down shiftin or clicking up if u kik to hard down or up could u skip a gear ?
TheRaversUnited 1 year ago
do you have to stop accelerating when shifting gears
subby7866 1 year ago
@subby7866 Well you should roll off the throttle. So yes.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 then how do people at high speeds just change gears and it hardly effects there acceleration
subby7866 1 year ago
@subby7866 Because they can do it so quickly, and they are moving so fast you can't notice the millisecond it takes for them to shift. And some of them probably dont use the clutch.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 you can shift gears with no cluth?
181jose 1 year ago
@181jose You can only shift UP without the clutch, but its an advanced technique and I will always recommend just using the clutch.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
do you have to let the clutch out slowly for each gear, or can you let it out quickly when you get into the higher gears?
also when downshifting like when coming to a light is it okay to hold in the clutch and just click all the way down to first or do you have to let out the clutch for each gear?
oh and one more question is enging braking bad
trekmania4175 1 year ago
@trekmania4175 You can let it out quickly with no ill effects after 2nd gear.
You can downshift however you want. You can pull in the clutch and go all the way down to 1 if you want, or you can do it the other way to engine brake.
Engine braking is not bad, as long as you aren't over-revving it as you downshift. It might wear your clutch a bit faster...
Iroquois14 1 year ago
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh pubes on the camera lol
runningchicken13 1 year ago
ppl must think ure crazy talkin to ureself
indjtagg 1 year ago
hi everyone just got motrcross bike for xmas see if u kick up too hard for 2nd could u pass to 3rd gear enyhelp
indjtagg 1 year ago
If you speed shift, U dont need to learn much clutch control right?
Only when moving out from first, then speed shift to second and so on?
MasterGamer201 1 year ago
@MasterGamer201 Every motorcyclist needs clutch control regardless of how they ride, or they will be stalling at lights. Are you speed shifting on the track, racing for a competitive time around the circuit, or are you doing it on the street?
Iroquois14 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 Nah my friend, I don't actually own a bike yet, Im just trying to get informed on things :)
But, if I was planning on speed shifting, It would either be racing against friends on a deserted road or at my local "TRACK DAYS"
MasterGamer201 1 year ago
@MasterGamer201 Alright, just making sure you weren't trying to speed shift on the street. It's completely un-needed and one wrong move can hurt your bike,
Iroquois14 1 year ago
do u hold the throttle when u shift up and down?
niga6000 1 year ago
@niga6000 You just release it.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 so basicly its teh same as a car except where and how the shifter works?
halflife103 1 year ago
@halflife103 Pretty much.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
I'm taking my motorcycle this month, first time riding one besides a bicycle. I intent on getting a Ducati 848; do you think that is to much bike for me? I'm a fast learner and understand the clutch well, since I drive a manual.
xGUNxBUNNYx 1 year ago
@xGUNxBUNNYx It's absolutely too much for you, the 848 is a terrible beginner bike. Trust me, get something like a 250 or 500, crash it a few times, build your confidence, and then buy that 848 you've been dreaming about. You will thank yourself later. The 848 just is too much for any beginner to handle, whether you know how manual clutches work or not. So many noobs don't understand the physics and power of one of these things. New riders just cannot handle them.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
@Iroquois14
Thanks, guess Ninja 250r =(
xGUNxBUNNYx 1 year ago
@xGUNxBUNNYx You will definitely thank yourself. I would recommend a 500. Ride it around for a year, get really comfy on it, learn to take turns at speed, and then get that 848.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
so lets say im going at speed and i accidentaly went over the speed limit and need to slow down, in that situation do i pull in the clutch when i let off the throtle and then when i give it gas again just let out the clutch slowly? when i do it it seems really jumpy, HELP!!
utubeteam6 1 year ago
@utubeteam6 No, just release the throttle and re-apply when you need to. Re-apply gently though. =P
Iroquois14 1 year ago
You don't have to use the clutch when shifting but if your downshifting you MUST use the clutch
gdfschimpi007 1 year ago
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let off gas when changing.... dont speed shift
XxUTVOLSxX1 1 year ago
let off gas when changing.... dont spped shift
XxUTVOLSxX1 1 year ago
@haikallp 2004 Suzuki GS500F
Iroquois14 1 year ago
Very good video man, got lots of useful info! I'm wanting to get my motorcycle license, looking at a used ducati monster 620, any suggestions or advice?
practicalshooter913 1 year ago
@practicalshooter913 I would definitely stay away from the Ducati's for your first bike. You want something more reliable. Check out the SV650
Iroquois14 1 year ago
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practicalshooter913 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 Okay thanks man, I'll definitely take that into account. The only thing is that I really like the muscular bare bones look of the monster, and I'm not too crazy about the looks of street bikes (I really don't want to offend anybody, just my opinion, I'm not dissing anybody's bike) is there anything with similar styling to the monster in about the same price range used (about $3,000)
practicalshooter913 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 I actually just checked the SV650 out, and i gotta say, I quite like the looks of that bike, they're both "naked" bikes from what I read...correct me if I'm wrong.
practicalshooter913 1 year ago
@practicalshooter913 Yea, the SV650 originally is a naked bike, but Suzuki recently started throwing fairings on em. Also look at the older FZ6's. They are naked as well.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 Yeah I think the standard and standard ABS are the naked bikes...just got an insurance quote, im lookin at $47.50 a month for a 19 year old male lol, you cant beat that! looks like I will be getting a bike instead of a car, only downsides that i see are exposure and nothing to carry your shit...are these real issues or do you get used to it? Anyways thanks for all your help man, I appreciate it. Subbed
practicalshooter913 1 year ago
@practicalshooter913 The not being able to carry stuff is a total myth. There are so many different options for transporting things. Tail bags, tank bags, backpacks, and saddle bags can hold A LOT of shit. I saw one guy going down the highway with a big ol tank bag and big ol saddle bags, with a guitar strapped to his back.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 Cool! thanks for all the information dude! that just leaves the rain lol but i'll just have to get used to that
practicalshooter913 1 year ago
sounds like me. I have the gs500 too.
CyberDeath118 1 year ago
@hardcoredegree an exercise one lolz
bigken20xx 1 year ago
@bigken20xx lmao thats not nice
Iroquois14 1 year ago
what kind of bike should i get im 6 foot 300 lbs
hardcoredegree 1 year ago
@hardcoredegree Check out the SV650, or maybe even a YZF600R.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
what about 3rd...4th.5...6th gear? do you also have to let go of the clutch slowly? or once your in 2nd gear you can shift to 3 and just let go of the clutch....?
plzzz reply. thnxx :)
JJOSH5 1 year ago
@JJOSH5 Yep.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
@Iroquois14 thnx, lol and i'm guessing thats a yep to : you can just release the clutch once your in 2nd or higher gear...
nd sorry......i'm new. getting my M1 veryy soon:D
JJOSH5 1 year ago
what about a kawasaki ninja 250? is that small enough for and 5'2 person trying to look in to getting one next year?
blackanglewhite 1 year ago
@blackanglewhite Yea the Ninja 250 is perfect
Iroquois14 1 year ago
mate im getting 150 cc no 125 150 cc big boy midi moto 5gears
keiran6 1 year ago
im getting a vfr700 soon and after watching this im a lil more confident thanks bro
sharksateclark 1 year ago
@Finnreviewer You'll be fine. It'll take a bit of getting used to, but it's not hard.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
im 5 1 like in hight can i ride superbikes without getting them lowered im only 15 but i dont know if ill grow more lets say i dont can i still ride a superbike oh and why dont you recommend to get bikes lowered
sebastianrules82 1 year ago
@sebastianrules82 You will grow more dont worry.... you need to actually go to a dealer and sit one some bikes to see. Getting bikes lowered sucks because it negatively affects handling and braking. Not to mention you will probably be scraping on speed bumps. Lowering the bike is a LAST resort. You can cut the seat down as well to get lower.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
its ok to be big and ride a bike? cuz im a big guy and im getting into getting a bike, but its ok? or i have to lose some wait in order to use a bike?
ArMartinez0292 1 year ago
@ArMartinez0292 How big exactly?
Iroquois14 1 year ago
at what point are you giving it gas? once it's reach it's friction point? or do you start as your releasing?
yuyu553 1 year ago
@yuyu553 I give it gas a half a second before starting to release the clutch.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
"so you wanna shift back down eh?" lol "uh oh a dead end" nice of you to do this vid, good job =) i wondered what happened at the end, to get that car down there
Fuzion180 1 year ago
Umm can you ride an motorcycle if your 5"2 1/2? Because I want one when I'm 16 since I'm gonna be 5"2 1/2 for the rest of my life lol
blackanglewhite 1 year ago
@blackanglewhite You sure can. You can look into getting your bike lowered, which I don't recommend, but it is an option. Otherwise just get a bike with a low center of gravity.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
Thanks!
gyrate4 1 year ago
Release throttle - clutch - change gears - release clutch - throttle.
Zaladorarch 1 year ago
u mentioned that u have to baby the clutch easing it out while in 1st and 2nd. in gears 3 through 6 do you have to use the clutch? also do u have to twist the throttle back to it's idle position? like u would in a car. is there a dance between the gas and clutch. or can the throttle stay at the place where u have it with ur right hand.?
i wanna learn so bad. im looking into taking the motorcycle safety course
freesmells 1 year ago
@freesmells You need to use the clutch in all gears. And yes, release the throttle back to idle when you are changing gears.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
thankU
insideimcrazy 1 year ago
when u first started riding, did u drop ur bike? Like how long did it take to get used to, im prob getting a bike soon
USArmy19DScout 1 year ago
Yes I did. I dropped it in the garage once, in some sand during a turn, and another time when I was coming into a right handed turn too fast. Pretty much every new rider will drop their first bike, which is why I recommend NOT buying a brand new bike, but buying a "Beater" if you will. You can drop a beater and not feel anything, but if you drop a brand new bike, your stomach will turn upside down.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
Oh and it takes awhile to get "comfortable" to the point where you have confidence that you can do enough with the bike to not crash. But the moment you go for a ride thinking that you have learned everything, you will crash. You are ALWAYS learning on a bike. I have been riding for 2 years with around 12,000 miles experience, but I am still learning every day. Of course, I am confident now, but that comes with time on the bike.
Iroquois14 1 year ago
i know how to drive a stick shift car,
so would i pick this up pretty easy?
micksmaggot7 2 years ago
Yea I would say so. Its not that hard after you get a few hundred miles under your belt
Iroquois14 2 years ago
It's excellent practice to just use it though. It's too easy not to. If you dont use it, you're just lazy
Iroquois14 2 years ago
@peteyboy1002 Going around a corner? Only if you want to.
Downshift when coming to a complete stop? You need to get into 1st gear somehow!
Iroquois14 2 years ago
what kinda bike?
bigplayer2382 2 years ago
@bigplayer2382 What do you mean? Are you asking what kind of bike I have? If so, it's a 2004 Suzuki GS500F
Iroquois14 2 years ago
@Iroquois14 yes sir, thank you very much! good choice to. i plan to get a suzuki gsxr 600 for my first bike. And teach myself how to ride haha. Oh well! thanks for the video 5/5
bigplayer2382 2 years ago
when shifting up gear, do we have to close throttle and then clutch in and change gear? or is it we have to close throttle and clutch in at the same time and change gear?
worldcupsoccer 2 years ago
1. let off gas
2. clutch in
3. shift
I guess it wouldn't hurt to roll of gas and clutch in at same time, but for learning purposes try to do it in that order.
Iroquois14 2 years ago
how do u figure out where ur bikes power band is
SonOfGolf 2 years ago