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ninja11 · June 13th, 2009, 09:26 PM

Hello, another newbie question here. I tried searching for an answer but can not find one.

Lets say I am doing about 45 mph in 5 gear and I am coming to a stop sign, do I need to downshift each gear, pulling the clutch in, and letting it out (4-3-2-1), or can I just hold the clutch in, and downshift multiple times until I hit 1st gear?

I guess the best way to summarize it would be, is there any harm done to the engine/transmission when shifting gears up or down while continuously holding the clutch?

Thanks!

June 13th, 2009, 09:26 PM	#1
ninja11 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Florida Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 14	Shifting down/downshifting newbie question Hello, another newbie question here. I tried searching for an answer but can not find one. Lets say I am doing about 45 mph in 5 gear and I am coming to a stop sign, do I need to downshift each gear, pulling the clutch in, and letting it out (4-3-2-1), or can I just hold the clutch in, and downshift multiple times until I hit 1st gear? I guess the best way to summarize it would be, is there any harm done to the engine/transmission when shifting gears up or down while continuously holding the clutch? Thanks!