Quick question - first to second gear shifting

Lawnie · Nearly there... Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

I've always wondered... what is it that governs the first to second gear shift without going in to neutral instead? Is it speed, or engine rpm?

I only ask because of gearing questions in another thread (didn't want to hijack). I remember when I first started out biking a few years back, this happened occasionally - going into neutral instead of second!

CoronaBoner · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

I find its more of a case of making sure you give it a good firm kick up to make sure it engages properly.

A gently touch of the lever normally gets it in neutral, or thats how I see it.
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0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

On most it's how much you move the lever. A soft half click will get neutral and but a hard full movement passes straight though neutral and into 2nd.

On things like Kawasak's with a positive neutral finder it won't go into 2nd gear unless traveling over a certain road speed.