tips for downshifting

Jebus1 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 May 2006 Karma :

title kind of explains itself...im new to biking, did my cbt bout a year ago but havent got my hands on a bike till now. i can ride it fine, I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for downshifting.

thanks.
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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Pull in the clutch, press down on the gear lever, twist the throttle open in a kind of 'jerk' movement to bring revs up before you re engage the clutch.

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

You don't "need" to blip the throttle to down shift, with a new rider that may be giving them too much to think about.

Just left the clutch out at a medium pace, then when you have the speed and confidence for back wheel hopping to be an issue then worry about blipping it.
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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

I doubt a new rider will be riding hard enough to be concerned about locking the rear wheel on downshifts. Blipping the throttle is a good idea but not for a noob. If you get the blip very wrong it could end in tears.

Jebus1 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 May 2006 Karma :

thanks guys. locking the back wheel was what actually prompted me to post this, but i guess i must have just changed down too early. thanks for your replies.
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Ace Biker · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Apr 2007 Karma :

Hi Mate, I assume u r talking about low cc 2 stroke single,

They can be a right bitch when u r trying to keep up with ur mates on the twisties.

What I used to do was before coming into the corner was - off the gas, handful of front, step on the back and slam down couple of cogs and you can bounce the bitch into the corner, then u can get on the gas sooner and concentrate on getting the c*nt back in the powerband..

Obviously I don’t recommend that for newbie because even with my natural born ability and superier talent I ate road dirt several times with this maneuver.

Be safe, Ace Biker
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