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how do I down shift properly

ScorpionT16 said:
where abouts do you live? One of these nights if the temps are good, I can come down and quickly show you in a parking lot safely. We all start somewhere, and even for me, good downshifts took lots of practice and time.

just be smooth with the clutch, or else you will do a clutch out wheelie, maybe panic, and whisky throttle. The bike you have is great to learn on!
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I’m at Erin Mills malls . I’m down to come to see you too, if your up for it . I don’t have have insurance or a License plate so I usually just go out 3 am for 15 mins or so.
 
Sam I am said:
I’m at Erin Mills malls . I’m down to come to see you too, if your up for it . I don’t have have insurance or a License plate so I usually just go out 3 am for 15 mins or so.
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another thing to note, m1 restriction doesnt permit you from operating a motorcycle after dust
 
Evoex said:
Easy peeps, I can understand the frustration over the past year. Especially if it’s sitting in your driveway.
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Also, can't fault a guy for wanting to learn how to ride properly.

Plenty of riders who get by for years just going and stopping in a straight line and duck walking their bikes around the parking lot and stop lights.
 
Interesting to see all of the different concepts and opinions on how to do this.

Evoex said:
Mind telling us what bike you have?

To be very basic about the whole thing;

Each gear operates best within a certain rpm, when you pull in the clutch and disconnect the engine from the back wheel the rpms will drop. Now you have the engine and the back wheel spinning at different 'speeds'. By the time you get the gear down and let the clutch out again you`re now trying to connect them at different speeds, this is causing that jerky reaction.

The way to counter this is to 'blip' the throttle before letting the clutch back out. Essentially you are giving the bike a quick burst of throttle to help keep the rpms up during the gear change. This will take practice and a better understanding of how everything works together.

I would suggest pulling the clutch in first and then go off the throttle if you`re not already doing it this way. This will help keep the time span before getting back on the throttle lower and keep the rpms up.

Would you mind sharing with us how you currently shift gears down step by step?
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pages 25 & 26 for reference.
 
Lightcycle said:
Also, can't fault a guy for wanting to learn how to ride properly.

Plenty of riders who get by for years just going and stopping in a straight line and duck walking their bikes around the parking lot and stop lights.
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Are you saying...I’ve been teaching people incorrectly??? Fack
 
Lightcycle said:
Well you said you're getting a cruiser next, so teaching how to do the duck walk is essential skills ls for that kind of bike.
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Preparing Grom riders for future cruiser transition. I’m doing them all a favour damnit!
 
Starker! This is K.A.O.S. we don't blip, and we don't duckwalk here.
 
Sam I am said:
I’m at Erin Mills malls . I’m down to come to see you too, if your up for it . I don’t have have insurance or a License plate so I usually just go out 3 am for 15 mins or so.
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not really...but at this point dont care. Been trying to get my M2
ScorpionT16 said:
@op though, please don't ride without insurance, let alone without a plate
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i can come in my car and you can show me how to down shift, not sure what bike you have. I just need someone to show me once and im good to go.
 
Sam I am said:
not really...but at this point dont care. Been trying to get my M2

i can come in my car and you can show me how to down shift, not sure what bike you have. I just need someone to show me once and im good to go.
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I live in Erin Mills and can help you properly downshift. Message me if you are interested and we can take it from there.

Also the earlier comments about not riding with license/insurance are key. I know someone who took both of those charges many years ago and it haunted him for many years due to the cost of future insurance - not to mention the $5k fine he received.
 
Sam I am said:
not really...but at this point dont care. Been trying to get my M2

i can come in my car and you can show me how to down shift, not sure what bike you have. I just need someone to show me once and im good to go.
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I feel for the people who keep getting the classes cancelled and are trying to do it the right way in these times. Personally, If I was in alot of these people's shoes, for the next year I'd just get a dirt bike and work on getting a license next year when things are better timing wise. In the meantime it would still get me riding legally off the road, for cheaper, and build more skills.

Shane is a very good rider! I'm down to meet you if you need aswell to learn. I live near the area... Just not at 3am lol
 
this reminds me of when i first started. my friend showed me how to ride in the parking lot and then told me to go around the block.
it felt great when you have someone helping you out. (y) @shanekingsley and @ScorpionT16.

I helped a few people get started riding and told them all the stupid mistakes i did since i started riding, i hope they learned something.
 
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