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kkim · June 14th, 2009, 05:30 PM

I'll occasionally downshift through the gears to first as I'm coasting to a stop sign/light with the clutch in, but I never, never let the clutch out until the bike is at a complete stop and I'm in neutral after checking my mirrors to see if that cager behind me is going to make that stop or not.

I also never, never skip gears while upshifting.... what's the point?

Learn to listen to your engine... after awhile it will tell you through sound and feel if you need to up or downshift or if you're in the right gear.

June 14th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#16
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I'll occasionally downshift through the gears to first as I'm coasting to a stop sign/light with the clutch in, but I never, never let the clutch out until the bike is at a complete stop and I'm in neutral after checking my mirrors to see if that cager behind me is going to make that stop or not. I also never, never skip gears while upshifting.... what's the point? Learn to listen to your engine... after awhile it will tell you through sound and feel if you need to up or downshift or if you're in the right gear.