Reverse Gearing

Clearlynotstefan · April 20th, 2011, 12:28 PM

So my ninja is set up 1up 5 down, and I absolutely love it. Do any of you have experience with this set-up? Whats your opinion of reverse gearing? Discuss!

revstriker · April 20th, 2011, 02:48 PM

Why? I mean, to each their own, but why reverse it?

kevinlo423 · April 20th, 2011, 03:14 PM

i think i might get a cramp on my calves when dropping gears

bettysmith · April 20th, 2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revstriker

Why? I mean, to each their own, but why reverse it?

From what I've read, it's supposed to be easier to negotiate shifting on the track. Mind you, I've only read this is that was many months ago so my memory is a little fuzzy.

As well as personal preference, as you've mentioned.

austexjg · April 20th, 2011, 04:11 PM

All racing bike are set up this way - be sure to warn everyone that rides the bike about the shifting pattern, or expect damages.

Clearlynotstefan · April 20th, 2011, 04:59 PM

it was like that when I bought it, but after I've gotten used to it, I love it! it actually feels more intuitive, stomp down to up shift, its great fun when taking off

kkim · April 21st, 2011, 12:06 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17797

komohana · April 21st, 2011, 12:13 AM

i did the reverse gearing thing on my pre-gen. it may be ok for track use but i found that having to rely on shifting situations on the road and in traffic, where instinct took over, left too many errors and too much attention adjusting to the change. i switched it back.

SteveL · April 21st, 2011, 01:23 AM

The British bikes all used to have 1 up and three down and on the right hand side, never caused a problem.

Steve

TnNinjaGirl · April 21st, 2011, 05:34 AM

I have the reverse shifter and I absolutely love it. I won't go back to standard shifting. I find it much easier to shift in a left hand corner without dragging my toe on the ground. In fact, I find it much easier to shift, in general. I don't think it is a "wonder cure-all" or anything but more of a preference. The debate can (and has) gone on for a very long time about which is best.

The good thing about the 08+ is that you just have to reverse the shifter (not sure about the pregens). Saves a trip to the market to pick up a kit.

jstrain · April 21st, 2011, 05:47 AM

I borrowed a 636 with GP shift when I was on the track in February. Having never tried it before, I was surprised at how quick I adjusted to it. I was nervous about forgetting the pattern, but it really wasn't a big deal after a couple laps.

Peanut_EOD · April 21st, 2011, 06:16 AM

I have GP-shift on both my race bike and my street bike. I found it very easy to switch to GP-shift, but trying switch back is hard. I tried to ride my 250 once before I switched it. It was ugly.

April 20th, 2011, 12:28 PM	#1
Clearlynotstefan ninjette.org member Name: Stefan Location: Riverhead, Long Island, New York Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninja 250, Totally black. Gsxr 600 Red. Posts: 179	Reverse Gearing So my ninja is set up 1up 5 down, and I absolutely love it. Do any of you have experience with this set-up? Whats your opinion of reverse gearing? Discuss!

April 21st, 2011, 12:13 AM	#8
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	i did the reverse gearing thing on my pre-gen. it may be ok for track use but i found that having to rely on shifting situations on the road and in traffic, where instinct took over, left too many errors and too much attention adjusting to the change. i switched it back. __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 21st, 2011, 01:23 AM	#9
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	The British bikes all used to have 1 up and three down and on the right hand side, never caused a problem. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

April 21st, 2011, 05:47 AM	#11
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	I borrowed a 636 with GP shift when I was on the track in February. Having never tried it before, I was surprised at how quick I adjusted to it. I was nervous about forgetting the pattern, but it really wasn't a big deal after a couple laps. __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

April 21st, 2011, 06:16 AM	#12
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	I have GP-shift on both my race bike and my street bike. I found it very easy to switch to GP-shift, but trying switch back is hard. I tried to ride my 250 once before I switched it. It was ugly. __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

April 20th, 2011, 02:48 PM	#2
revstriker ninjette.org sage Name: Scott Location: DFW TX Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja zx6r Posts: 609	Why? I mean, to each their own, but why reverse it?

April 20th, 2011, 03:14 PM	#3
kevinlo423 ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Seattle Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 36	i think i might get a cramp on my calves when dropping gears

April 20th, 2011, 04:11 PM	#5
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	All racing bike are set up this way - be sure to warn everyone that rides the bike about the shifting pattern, or expect damages.

April 20th, 2011, 04:59 PM	#6
Clearlynotstefan ninjette.org member Name: Stefan Location: Riverhead, Long Island, New York Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninja 250, Totally black. Gsxr 600 Red. Posts: 179	it was like that when I bought it, but after I've gotten used to it, I love it! it actually feels more intuitive, stomp down to up shift, its great fun when taking off

April 21st, 2011, 12:06 AM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17797

April 21st, 2011, 05:34 AM	#10
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I have the reverse shifter and I absolutely love it. I won't go back to standard shifting. I find it much easier to shift in a left hand corner without dragging my toe on the ground. In fact, I find it much easier to shift, in general. I don't think it is a "wonder cure-all" or anything but more of a preference. The debate can (and has) gone on for a very long time about which is best. The good thing about the 08+ is that you just have to reverse the shifter (not sure about the pregens). Saves a trip to the market to pick up a kit.

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