1st 2nd and 3rd gear jerky

dmode

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So I've asked enough questions in the past week that I figured it was about time to support the site. Thanks everyone for their help.

My final concern (for now) with my new CBR 250r is a shifting concern. My last bike was automatic so I am new to shifting, although have driven manual transmission cars for years.

When sitting in heavy traffic I find that it is hard to move smoothly forward without heavy use of the clutch. I know its normal when inching forward in traffic that I need to pull in my clutch when getting down to low speeds and let it out slowly to avoid that jerky action. But I find even in 2nd and 3rd gear, if I am cruising along at about 30km/h if I let off the gas too quickly the bike grabs hard and throws me forward. With my car I can cruise along at 30km and not have that jerky feeling when I let up on the gas. I am presuming that its because bikes run at higher RPM's, but I'm not sure if this is normal or if I have already messed up my clutch learning how to ride.
 
well it's a thumper engine design isn't it? Consider you are new to shifting it will be like this for awhile till you smoothen your shifts out.
 
That's driveline lash, it'll get better as your throttle control improves. Cars have a lot more weight (as a whole as well as the engine's inertia) making it easier to be smooth.
 
That's driveline lash, it'll get better as your throttle control improves. Cars have a lot more weight (as a whole as well as the engine's inertia) making it easier to be smooth.

Thanks everyone. I have already tried adjusting my throttle and its getting better.
 
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