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robertkh100 · June 9th, 2012, 05:28 PM

Hey i'm a new rider and the shifting is throwing me off a bit. Upshifting is easy and I can do it really quick, but downshifting is what gives me problems. I just have a couple of questions.

1. do i need to downshift If I am slowing down but not coming to a stop? When I do do this, it is never smooth and the engine screams sometimes.

2. is it normal that I have a hard time riding with my rpms lower than 7-8k?

3. can i slow down without downshifting and than speed up in the same gear?

I also feel like it isnt smooth when I ride at 25mph or anything less than 30-35. I feel like the engine is being dragged.

any other advice you guys have would be great.

June 9th, 2012, 05:28 PM	#1
robertkh100 ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: los angeles Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled), 2007 Yamaha R6(Sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Special Edition W/O ABS Posts: 168	shifting Hey i'm a new rider and the shifting is throwing me off a bit. Upshifting is easy and I can do it really quick, but downshifting is what gives me problems. I just have a couple of questions. 1. do i need to downshift If I am slowing down but not coming to a stop? When I do do this, it is never smooth and the engine screams sometimes. 2. is it normal that I have a hard time riding with my rpms lower than 7-8k? 3. can i slow down without downshifting and than speed up in the same gear? I also feel like it isnt smooth when I ride at 25mph or anything less than 30-35. I feel like the engine is being dragged. any other advice you guys have would be great.