Ok, well i know how to switch the gears and everything, but i'm just wondering, when you're slowing down to stop, do you have to switch down gears?
Yes.
If you try to take off in 3rd gear you're going to stall. Do it too many times and depending on your bike you're going to wear out the clutch faster/prematurely.
And check http://www.sportrider.com under the riding techniques section theres a article on "blipping" the throttle on downshifts.
Blipping the throttle on downshifts is just matching the RPM of the engine when downshifting with the clutch in upon release. It makes it smoother.
November 20th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
I get what your asking. I never down shift when coming to a stop. What the guy told is correct about taking off in 3rd is not good. But lets say your in 5th. Its like a car; come to a complete stop, hold in the clutch and click down. (I usually click down about 7 times just to make sure). Then half click up and you’re in N.