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Anteraan · August 17th, 2009, 05:43 PM

If you brake and don't use the clutch, you will eventually stall, yes...if you reach a low enough speed. There is a certain engine speed at which point the engine will stall. The engine will sputter and bog first, so you'll know it's coming. As the engine starts slowing toward this "bog zone", you want to downshift. Keeping the engine in its best rpm range will not only be good for the engine, but it will make you a smoother rider. For a new rider, smooth is very important from a safety standpoint. I put it right up there with aware and visible.

Also, with smoothness comes confidence. Confidence leads to relaxation, which leads to better technique, which leads to more confidence, etc.

August 17th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#42
Anteraan ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (Blue) Posts: 167	If you brake and don't use the clutch, you will eventually stall, yes...if you reach a low enough speed. There is a certain engine speed at which point the engine will stall. The engine will sputter and bog first, so you'll know it's coming. As the engine starts slowing toward this "bog zone", you want to downshift. Keeping the engine in its best rpm range will not only be good for the engine, but it will make you a smoother rider. For a new rider, smooth is very important from a safety standpoint. I put it right up there with aware and visible. Also, with smoothness comes confidence. Confidence leads to relaxation, which leads to better technique, which leads to more confidence, etc.