I personally sit in 6th most of the time on my ninja, if I'm lanesplitting I might be in 3rd or 4th. Yes the throttle is more responsive at a higher rev, but it's also more expensive to run in a lower gear in terms of fuel consumption. But I never really count what gear I'm in, I just see how many revs I have and what I want depending on what I'm about to do.
I like to keep track of gears to make sure I don't dive into a sharp turn in 5th or 6th gear. That happened to me once and I almost ran out of the side of the road. Need to make sure I'm in 2nd or 3rd to have enough torque to get me through the turns. On straight local roads I ride in 6th gear (about 45k rmps and 55mph). Like you said, in 6th gear you can't pick up speed quickly, but if I need to do so, I shift down to 4th, crank the throttle, then double-shift back up to 6th.
I count gears. I like to know what gear I'm in so I don't try to change into first while I'm moving, or up past 6th. Even so, I still did things like that occasionally when I started riding.
The answer to which gear you should be in is simple: You want use the gear that will keep the engine as close to within its powerband as possible. The powerband of an engine depends on its tuning and physical configuration (number of cylinders, bore, stroke, etc)... The Ninja 250's parallel twin engine has a powerband around 7k-11k RPM. As blinky pointed out, anything lower than that will cause the engine to bog down and anything higher will just spin the engine without making you go any faster.
Lower revs is easier on the engine, use higher revs when you NEED the power, for overtaking, accelerating, hill climbing on less powerful engines etc. etc. riding along a flat peice of road at a steady pace at 7krpm IS too high, the engine wouldn't struggle at all at lower revs because you don't need much power to maintain a cruise. You do have a point about being able to get out of a sticky situation, but does it really take all that long to change down a gear or two?
I thought you meant what riding gears are you in! can you show us a vid of your riding suit and helmit? haha im just interested in what you look like on your ninja :)
after riding for about a year it seems that I can just "know" what gear im in and when to change just like you said in the video. Ive memorized the sound pitch of the exhaust and have a good idea of how fast im going just by looking at my surrounding.
after riding for about a year it seems that I can just "know" what gear im in and when to change just like you said in the video. Ive memorized the sound pitch of the exhaust and have a good idea of how fast im going just by looking at my surrounding.
I'm still in the first stage of the break-in period of my new Ninja 250r, which means I can't go over 4k RPM. It's painful, but I'm sure it'll pay off in the long run.
@TheHappyKamper When I first got my bike I wasn't going over 4000rpm and it was ridiculous. I went in for my first service (1000km) and the mechanic said don't worry about it, rev the crap out of it if you want it won't make a difference. I hope he's right (:
@AuzZii094 Yeah, I did a bit of research before getting my bike, and people had all sorts of differing opinions. My way of thinking is, I'd rather rely on instructions from the company that spent millions on R&D, and actually built the engine from scratch; than rely on a mechanic who will earn more money off of me frying my engine. One thing I do agree on tho is to not keep constant revs all the time, and to vary them as much as possible (while keeping below 4K).
The only time I think counting gears is useful is when racing. It's easier to know that "I need to come into this corner in 3rd" than to try and give it a speed range. Street riding, only rpm matters. Great vid
My advice to people when they ask me is...divide your redline by thirds...so if you have a 12,000rpm redline then you should be in the middle third of the rev range...so on your bike it should be between 4,000 and 8,000rpm for when you up and down shift..on my bike (large v twin) I have a 5,500rpm redline...so I ride between 1850 & 3700rpm for cruising...(actually I keep it between 1800 & 3000)...if your bike has 9000rpm redline...then between 3000 & 6000...
Here is a simple explanation to when you should change gears:
1st, get your bike up to 60mph (or 100kmh) in your last gear.
Lets say your RPM is at 7000 then you should run your bike as close as 7000.
This RPM where you run at 60MPH is normaly the most economical rpm you can run at, and also the bike is designed to run at this rpm for a long period of time.
@blinkycab All my other channels I'm subbed to show new videos as soon as they come out except this one and a few others. I think YouTube hates you :)
keeping up with all the changes in traffic, watching for redlights and pedestrians, while riding a motorcycle and speaking on decided topic at the same time takes some skills. you're the man, blinky.
I didnt have any problems going from a car to bike. I never look at revs in a car, i always just listen to the engine.. becomes instinct after a while. same with the bike.
lol Blinky for me and my 250 i don't count I go by the speed to know what gear i'm in. when i get to about 9 rpm i shift up and when i slow down to about 5 rpm i shift down and its a smooth shift up/down (and that is normal city riding). Highway i shift up near red-line and down in the 6 rpm range what u think when u finish breaking in.
Nice vids blinky :) i would say: Listen to your engine, you'll know when to change gear by the sound :) offcoure you have to know your bike and then its possible to do this
It's safety to be in the correct gear. If your going slow and your in a high gear, Accelerating away from a dangerous situation because that much slower getting out of!
I find on my 250 that when I am riding along at anything between 8-10 RPMs it sounds like its working really hard but once I hit 11 its like the bike is in love and just purring!
@6FretsUnder The ninja 250 is known for its high rev range.. Although should be way past "Break In Period" to ride with such high revs, its not punishing the bike at all.. In fact the ninja favors to be reved so high.. Many have redline at 12k rpm before shifting when racing up the gears & yet that still wont effect the bike, just not as economical on the fuel and being around 7-8k rpm..
Blinky, i think 7K is a bit high in my opinion, ive got a Honda CB600F Hornet and i tend to ride 3/4K unless im powering it.. I have no idea about the ninja250, I know a couple people with them but i mean 7K, sounds a bit high dont it?
@6FretsUnder You really have to rev 250's to get the power out of them, but generally if your not worried about fuel or the vibrations revving the guts off a bike isn't going to hurt it, I've ridden a cbr250rr and those things redline at 19,000rpm, mental
It's about finding the power band for your specific bike. Optimally you want to stay within this band for when ever you are riding. You have to adjust what gear your in so that you stay within the power band. It's different for every bike depending on manufacture and mods and specific bike details. You just need to ride and find where you power band begins and ends.
@marino4691 Yes you're right. Off the gas and clutch in, kick down for 2nd, then just as you start to release the clutch you "blip" the throttle to match the RPM to the road speed and you get a smooth change. If you don't, it jerks a bit and doesn't sound as cool too :)
@marino4691 Engine breaking will slow you down when you engage 2nd. But if you already break and reduce your speed, then when you go for 2nd you will have to blip it a lot less because the revs will be lower. OK that doesn't make sense. You will get it when you have tried it trust me :)
I just want you to know I got a gsxr 1300r for my first bike. I watched all of your videos and I have three thousand miles under my belt. Thanks for the videos!
actually blinky, when the engine is brand new, there is a process(witch name in english I do not know) that from 0 to 800 km in the odometer the top rpm you should get your bike is 4000, and not above it, and from 800 to 1600 km(I believe) in the odometer 6000 tops and if you dont do it you might have some problems with you engine further on, buuut after that you just do as you please
@DihLSR The term is "Break In Period", at least that's what I know it as. The purpose of it is to allow the piston rings and seals to expand and seal up properly because they're brittle when they're new.
@blinkycab I know, but I thought it was worth mentioning as some viewers might be fresh new riders and they might dis consider the break in period, some people just dont like to read the manual hahah
but hey, nice vid ;D you make tutorials very entertaining, I learned to ride with your videos 1 year ago, so thanks :]
@DihLSR Actually break in periods should last no more than a few hours, most of the excess metal on the rings are worn away very quickly, within the 5-30minutes of the engine be on. Although manufacturers suggest certain miles/km, its just a way of giving you more time before the first oil change, which should be done after a few hours, after all the metal in the oil is gone and then you should stress the engine by revving med-high rpms, which properly sets in rings for all engine speeds/temps.
@DihLSR actually you dont really have to stick to those limits as the break in period can change the final hp etc of the engine and in fact breaking it in hard it better as you seal the rings better and get a higher hp out of your engine but for most accurate details look into motomans hard break in
Hey blinky I'm pretty new at riding. But i've come upon this problem where my hand seems to cramp up(gets really tired from riding). It's not like im death gripping it but its still happens. As im riding i usually think to myself wtf am i gripping to hard but it doesnt seem like it.
It was funny when you talked about transition from Car to Motorcycle. Cause 7k rpm is really loud and that's when i change gears also but thanks for the info.
@DarkEclips get a piece of newspaper and scrunch it up in one hand, then do the same in the other hand, it will build the muscles in it. in theory stopping your hand from cramping up
Oh Ilove watching Blinky Riding on roads I recognise, You're doing a really good job Blinky keep it up and yeah as you were explaining, the more you ride the more you don't even look at the gauges or count your gears
@blinkycab how about ride depending on what the demands are? Like in the twisties I always keep my bike over 8k and in the city ill stay at 5-7k. Revs should match the situation your in.
when i first started i kept track of gears and watched the RPM's. Now after a few years I don't pay attention to gear or RPM, and ocassionally when I happened to notice what my RPM is I just think "hm, that's interesting." I mainly go by sound and feel.
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I personally sit in 6th most of the time on my ninja, if I'm lanesplitting I might be in 3rd or 4th. Yes the throttle is more responsive at a higher rev, but it's also more expensive to run in a lower gear in terms of fuel consumption. But I never really count what gear I'm in, I just see how many revs I have and what I want depending on what I'm about to do.
v4rmru171 2 weeks ago
I like to keep track of gears to make sure I don't dive into a sharp turn in 5th or 6th gear. That happened to me once and I almost ran out of the side of the road. Need to make sure I'm in 2nd or 3rd to have enough torque to get me through the turns. On straight local roads I ride in 6th gear (about 45k rmps and 55mph). Like you said, in 6th gear you can't pick up speed quickly, but if I need to do so, I shift down to 4th, crank the throttle, then double-shift back up to 6th.
mxtj3wboi 3 weeks ago
hey blinky,are you sure 7k is the ideal rpm??I'm just asking..peace.:D
MrHackers97 3 weeks ago
in 4 strokes the ower is almost always gther unles ur doing like 5 mph in like 5th gear then there will be barley any power there
dirtbikerider8998 1 month ago
Technically if they are driving a manual car they will have a slight idea of where to change it by feel
Misiekgren 1 month ago
I count gears. I like to know what gear I'm in so I don't try to change into first while I'm moving, or up past 6th. Even so, I still did things like that occasionally when I started riding.
M1sterF1sh 1 month ago
Blinky... when you gonna make another video? Did you lose your licence..? lol
sornsta 3 months ago
Blinky , when you passed that yellow bus, in which gear you were in ???
sheissooocute 4 months ago
4:19
"...holy shit, hes going holy shit i'm revving the shit out of the bike"
classic blinky!
slamon94 4 months ago
damn, i just googled cockrum and a porno website came up. jeje
luisloks 5 months ago
thumbs up if you went and searched cockram on google
AlRHORN 5 months ago 11
@blinkycab you put your right foot down at 1.02.. just saying ;) good video :)
cookieoffender 5 months ago
The answer to which gear you should be in is simple: You want use the gear that will keep the engine as close to within its powerband as possible. The powerband of an engine depends on its tuning and physical configuration (number of cylinders, bore, stroke, etc)... The Ninja 250's parallel twin engine has a powerband around 7k-11k RPM. As blinky pointed out, anything lower than that will cause the engine to bog down and anything higher will just spin the engine without making you go any faster.
shunowolf 5 months ago
Cockram is the sister company of vaginafist
silv3rlogic 5 months ago 3
Lower revs is easier on the engine, use higher revs when you NEED the power, for overtaking, accelerating, hill climbing on less powerful engines etc. etc. riding along a flat peice of road at a steady pace at 7krpm IS too high, the engine wouldn't struggle at all at lower revs because you don't need much power to maintain a cruise. You do have a point about being able to get out of a sticky situation, but does it really take all that long to change down a gear or two?
glenben92 5 months ago
.......Uhm well i googled Cockram and uhmmm... O.o i would search it up if i was you :'(
ninjasportbikes 5 months ago
my cbr 954 redlines at 14 i ride at 5 thou
bjmc202 5 months ago
@bjmc202 my cbr250 redlines at stupid numbers, I still try and ride roughly in the middle of my 'rev range' (which is like 10k LOL)
sirarrgh 5 months ago
If you make a habit of counting gears, you'll get to know after a while which gear you're in by watching your speed as against the RPM's. =)
RedlineScream 5 months ago
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pototatoninja 5 months ago
Top work Blinky! However i do believe your bike redlines at 13 :)
pototatoninja 5 months ago
I thought you meant what riding gears are you in! can you show us a vid of your riding suit and helmit? haha im just interested in what you look like on your ninja :)
monkeydunkydoo 5 months ago
Hey Blinky, you put your bike in neutral at stop lights?
themeanguyguy 5 months ago
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rasey077 5 months ago 2
Hahahaha.... COCKRAM!!!
rasey077 5 months ago
cockram is back!
DejaPoo909 5 months ago
whats the difference between the ninja 250 and the ninja 250r? and which do u guys recommend? (Note: This is gonna be my first motorcycle.)
Minimeister317 5 months ago
cockram . com
LOL!
ElfinHilon10 5 months ago
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after riding for about a year it seems that I can just "know" what gear im in and when to change just like you said in the video. Ive memorized the sound pitch of the exhaust and have a good idea of how fast im going just by looking at my surrounding.
huskerzGBR 5 months ago
after riding for about a year it seems that I can just "know" what gear im in and when to change just like you said in the video. Ive memorized the sound pitch of the exhaust and have a good idea of how fast im going just by looking at my surrounding.
huskerzGBR 5 months ago
I get what your saying, when I ride I dont usually count the gears.
seanwagner 5 months ago
I'm still in the first stage of the break-in period of my new Ninja 250r, which means I can't go over 4k RPM. It's painful, but I'm sure it'll pay off in the long run.
TheHappyKamper 5 months ago
@TheHappyKamper When I first got my bike I wasn't going over 4000rpm and it was ridiculous. I went in for my first service (1000km) and the mechanic said don't worry about it, rev the crap out of it if you want it won't make a difference. I hope he's right (:
AuzZii094 5 months ago
@AuzZii094 Yeah, I did a bit of research before getting my bike, and people had all sorts of differing opinions. My way of thinking is, I'd rather rely on instructions from the company that spent millions on R&D, and actually built the engine from scratch; than rely on a mechanic who will earn more money off of me frying my engine. One thing I do agree on tho is to not keep constant revs all the time, and to vary them as much as possible (while keeping below 4K).
TheHappyKamper 5 months ago
also if your in a car has a v6 or v8 there is a are six or eight cylinders where a bike 2 or 4 cylinders
111DarkMonster111 5 months ago
i have no rpm or speedo because i ride a kx250f so i ride till the the bike feels right to change
111DarkMonster111 5 months ago
Go to cockram.com and tell them Blinky sent you, you'll get 10% off. ;)
Z07freak 5 months ago
The only time I think counting gears is useful is when racing. It's easier to know that "I need to come into this corner in 3rd" than to try and give it a speed range. Street riding, only rpm matters. Great vid
nathanuc1988 5 months ago
I get what your talking about as far as the rpm thing. I do it when i drive :D
BryceCleveland 5 months ago
I get what your talking about as far as the rpm thing. I do it when i drive :D
BryceCleveland 5 months ago
My advice to people when they ask me is...divide your redline by thirds...so if you have a 12,000rpm redline then you should be in the middle third of the rev range...so on your bike it should be between 4,000 and 8,000rpm for when you up and down shift..on my bike (large v twin) I have a 5,500rpm redline...so I ride between 1850 & 3700rpm for cruising...(actually I keep it between 1800 & 3000)...if your bike has 9000rpm redline...then between 3000 & 6000...
After some experience, you will know
madjak30 5 months ago
I don't appreciate people asking me what gear I'm in. It's no one's damn business. LoL j/k good video.
MetalHeadKLR650 5 months ago
Here is a simple explanation to when you should change gears:
1st, get your bike up to 60mph (or 100kmh) in your last gear.
Lets say your RPM is at 7000 then you should run your bike as close as 7000.
This RPM where you run at 60MPH is normaly the most economical rpm you can run at, and also the bike is designed to run at this rpm for a long period of time.
ReaZoN888 5 months ago
cockram is a construction company, I checked it, lol
DihLSR 5 months ago
cockram.com is a building company not what you expected huh?
dentithj08 5 months ago
cockram.com is a building company not what you expected huh?
dentithj08 5 months ago
Do you watch Top Gear? I watch it and think, "Man... I wanna watch some blinkycab."
JakeBeoulve 5 months ago
can i use this method on a red bike, or only green ones?
javaleira 5 months ago 3
YAY! Blinky's Back!!
Iamdustyyy 5 months ago
This didn't show up in my sub box =\
haydugjr392 5 months ago 12
@haydugjr392 I think you can choose to have it update you daily, weekly or even monthly. Maybe that could be it (or maybe youtube hates me) :)
blinkycab 5 months ago 3
@blinkycab All my other channels I'm subbed to show new videos as soon as they come out except this one and a few others. I think YouTube hates you :)
haydugjr392 5 months ago
@blinkycab All videos uploaded, rated, favorited, and commented on by blinkycab
That's what my settings say.
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haydugjr392 5 months ago
@blinkycab YES A NEW VIDEO!!! I need to fix my sub so i can get notifications, i love your videos so much!
It's inspired me to get a ninja 250, im getting one next week!
RoseFuneral27 5 months ago
Blinky went home and googled "Cockram.com" lol
themeanguyguy 5 months ago
Damn, I miss my Ninja sooo much... Can't wait until I get to ride again..
Reika26 5 months ago
keeping up with all the changes in traffic, watching for redlights and pedestrians, while riding a motorcycle and speaking on decided topic at the same time takes some skills. you're the man, blinky.
Deivideas 5 months ago
I'm gonna get one of these bikes in spring
burki94 5 months ago
I didnt have any problems going from a car to bike. I never look at revs in a car, i always just listen to the engine.. becomes instinct after a while. same with the bike.
fasttrackme 5 months ago
You should probably explain RPM and powerbands :)
merali92 5 months ago 3
lol Blinky for me and my 250 i don't count I go by the speed to know what gear i'm in. when i get to about 9 rpm i shift up and when i slow down to about 5 rpm i shift down and its a smooth shift up/down (and that is normal city riding). Highway i shift up near red-line and down in the 6 rpm range what u think when u finish breaking in.
Ana1Hai1 5 months ago
Even if your bike doesnt have a gear indicator, you can still buy one to install on :) its easy and then you always know what gear your in
MrLee91s 5 months ago
hey, not sure if i got all that. could you explain it again but make it even longer and more complicated?.......no, thats not possible! :P
great videos, good to see you back.
ech0charlie 5 months ago
I think "going with the gut" is a good sentence to describe that... I do the same
GuilhermeCosta1992 5 months ago
Haha cockram :D:D:D how can someone name his company COCKRAM ? :D:D:D sounds like porn company !! IM GONNA RAM YOU BY MY COCK !
miracell1992 5 months ago
Nice vids blinky :) i would say: Listen to your engine, you'll know when to change gear by the sound :) offcoure you have to know your bike and then its possible to do this
miracell1992 5 months ago
It's safety to be in the correct gear. If your going slow and your in a high gear, Accelerating away from a dangerous situation because that much slower getting out of!
Does that make sense? :)
Cationification 5 months ago
I googled cockram i was scared but its a construction
borninusa98 5 months ago
I find on my 250 that when I am riding along at anything between 8-10 RPMs it sounds like its working really hard but once I hit 11 its like the bike is in love and just purring!
Archerzz 5 months ago
blinky, can you make a video about heavy braking, please?
7point2 5 months ago 2
Cockram is a building construction company lol.
Spacemonkeymojo 5 months ago
@6FretsUnder The ninja 250 is known for its high rev range.. Although should be way past "Break In Period" to ride with such high revs, its not punishing the bike at all.. In fact the ninja favors to be reved so high.. Many have redline at 12k rpm before shifting when racing up the gears & yet that still wont effect the bike, just not as economical on the fuel and being around 7-8k rpm..
ImRichMuFukr 5 months ago
During my commute to work etc, because its the same route I have certain gears allocated to every corner, and braking markers, because I'm a nut job.
Kmanmarr 5 months ago
Blinky mate, keep the videos coming man!
StrickenHAWK666 5 months ago
Blinky, i think 7K is a bit high in my opinion, ive got a Honda CB600F Hornet and i tend to ride 3/4K unless im powering it.. I have no idea about the ninja250, I know a couple people with them but i mean 7K, sounds a bit high dont it?
6FretsUnder 5 months ago
@6FretsUnder You really have to rev 250's to get the power out of them, but generally if your not worried about fuel or the vibrations revving the guts off a bike isn't going to hurt it, I've ridden a cbr250rr and those things redline at 19,000rpm, mental
Kmanmarr 5 months ago
cockram ftw
airsoftandrew1 5 months ago
Hello blinky
off subject here but what is your helmet?
is it the Arai RX-Q?
and how good is the air flow?
Thanks mate, good vids
keep it up buddy
mattkarami 5 months ago
toyota oreo?
2WheelsOn 5 months ago
@2WheelsOn
Toyota Aurion.
crthebigo 5 months ago
Also in general I think what is really important and what you were trying to say is that you should ride in a fashion that makes you comfortable.
sghost128 5 months ago
It's about finding the power band for your specific bike. Optimally you want to stay within this band for when ever you are riding. You have to adjust what gear your in so that you stay within the power band. It's different for every bike depending on manufacture and mods and specific bike details. You just need to ride and find where you power band begins and ends.
sghost128 5 months ago
blinky! when are you getting a bigger bike??? I got a used ninja 250r around June and I'm already wanting something with a bit more kick
evoxtvo 5 months ago
I have a zzr and i always shift at 8k rpm regardless. Only if i want a bit of fun i will go above.
cyclopse50 5 months ago
blinkycab, could you show me how you stop/break when theres a red light?
0:40, what are you doing there exactly? when you gear down, do you give gas? or do you just leave the clutch?
marino4691 5 months ago
@marino4691 When you gear down, or up, always let go of the gas. Clutch in, gear down etc etc
acnespider 5 months ago
@acnespider ah yes. but to get from 3 to 2nd, you leave the clutch and give a bit of gas, to get in 2nd?
marino4691 5 months ago
@marino4691 Yes you're right. Off the gas and clutch in, kick down for 2nd, then just as you start to release the clutch you "blip" the throttle to match the RPM to the road speed and you get a smooth change. If you don't, it jerks a bit and doesn't sound as cool too :)
SkinnyGray 5 months ago
@SkinnyGray but when you have to break, why give some gas? sry ^^
marino4691 5 months ago
@marino4691 Engine breaking will slow you down when you engage 2nd. But if you already break and reduce your speed, then when you go for 2nd you will have to blip it a lot less because the revs will be lower. OK that doesn't make sense. You will get it when you have tried it trust me :)
SkinnyGray 5 months ago
I've noticed that around 5000 RPM is most economical and effective for the Ninja 250. 7-8K just seems to be a bit too much..
cookie852 5 months ago
I just want you to know I got a gsxr 1300r for my first bike. I watched all of your videos and I have three thousand miles under my belt. Thanks for the videos!
brian360 5 months ago
1 dislike.......nice try Mr. Cock Rammed
braceyoself777 5 months ago 2
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damn youtube subscription box that doesn't show all videos, I need my blinky fix!!!
AlexDeese 5 months ago
Nice video Blinky
xxJkln500xx 5 months ago
I think what you mean is ride in terms of rpm, not gears.
ilovecats748 5 months ago 12
@ilovecats748 That's it! :)
blinkycab 5 months ago 9
my xr650L has no tach, you HAVE to listen to the engine.
kevman5 5 months ago
The answer is…. Shift gears when… your bike needs a different gear. =]
HolyNinja313 5 months ago
actually blinky, when the engine is brand new, there is a process(witch name in english I do not know) that from 0 to 800 km in the odometer the top rpm you should get your bike is 4000, and not above it, and from 800 to 1600 km(I believe) in the odometer 6000 tops and if you dont do it you might have some problems with you engine further on, buuut after that you just do as you please
DihLSR 5 months ago 3
@DihLSR The term is "Break In Period", at least that's what I know it as. The purpose of it is to allow the piston rings and seals to expand and seal up properly because they're brittle when they're new.
FarFromAvgJoe 5 months ago
@DihLSR Hey bud, yeah it's called the break in period - but obviously my video is for people well past the break in period. Thanks for watching :)
blinkycab 5 months ago 13
@blinkycab I know, but I thought it was worth mentioning as some viewers might be fresh new riders and they might dis consider the break in period, some people just dont like to read the manual hahah
but hey, nice vid ;D you make tutorials very entertaining, I learned to ride with your videos 1 year ago, so thanks :]
DihLSR 5 months ago
@DihLSR Actually break in periods should last no more than a few hours, most of the excess metal on the rings are worn away very quickly, within the 5-30minutes of the engine be on. Although manufacturers suggest certain miles/km, its just a way of giving you more time before the first oil change, which should be done after a few hours, after all the metal in the oil is gone and then you should stress the engine by revving med-high rpms, which properly sets in rings for all engine speeds/temps.
rxvexe 5 months ago
@DihLSR that is the worst way to break in a new engine. look at this video and the link in the description /watch?v=FsfzRgBoUCo
Klayperson 5 months ago
@DihLSR actually you dont really have to stick to those limits as the break in period can change the final hp etc of the engine and in fact breaking it in hard it better as you seal the rings better and get a higher hp out of your engine but for most accurate details look into motomans hard break in
AirsnarkBiking 5 months ago
@AirsnarkBiking I will look into it, didn't know about it. thanks :]
DihLSR 5 months ago
Hey blinky I'm pretty new at riding. But i've come upon this problem where my hand seems to cramp up(gets really tired from riding). It's not like im death gripping it but its still happens. As im riding i usually think to myself wtf am i gripping to hard but it doesnt seem like it.
It was funny when you talked about transition from Car to Motorcycle. Cause 7k rpm is really loud and that's when i change gears also but thanks for the info.
DarkEclips 5 months ago
@DarkEclips get a piece of newspaper and scrunch it up in one hand, then do the same in the other hand, it will build the muscles in it. in theory stopping your hand from cramping up
weasel1477 5 months ago
Cockram.com looks like construction :)
WoahBuddi 5 months ago
The full name of the business is actually Hooker Cockram. There's a construction site near my uni with 'Hooker Cockram' plastered all over it.
shiftplusone80 5 months ago
damn youtube subscription box that doesn't show all videos!
DihLSR 5 months ago
Oh Ilove watching Blinky Riding on roads I recognise, You're doing a really good job Blinky keep it up and yeah as you were explaining, the more you ride the more you don't even look at the gauges or count your gears
thomflan 5 months ago
@blinkycab how about ride depending on what the demands are? Like in the twisties I always keep my bike over 8k and in the city ill stay at 5-7k. Revs should match the situation your in.
angus27655 5 months ago
when i first started i kept track of gears and watched the RPM's. Now after a few years I don't pay attention to gear or RPM, and ocassionally when I happened to notice what my RPM is I just think "hm, that's interesting." I mainly go by sound and feel.
JmaJeremy514 5 months ago
Danm,australia seems nice.
XxSiosisxX 5 months ago
Thank you :].
xBoombox100x 5 months ago