Motorcycle Shifting - Shift By Feel - Fuel Efficient Shifting - My Shifting Technique
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6/12/14 MotoVlog - CycleCruza shares his opinions about shifting gears on a motorcycle. He talks about why a gear indicator and rev matching are not necessary.
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I'm currently learning to ride a motorcycle. I possibly just ride more or less 20 times only as of typing this comment. What if I do not feel the difference or cannot distinguish properly the sound difference of the engine? Is that because I'm just a beginner or there is something wrong with my brain capability of distinguishing the feel and the sound of the engine?
Bro i wana kn that what first guild for second for third for and when do we shift down or up or when we going on the high hill how what we shift too like that pls reply man
I just shift when she sounds ready
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I usually don't comment on videos but I like your way of making this stuff very understandable to regular people looking for good advice on riding a motorcycle. Thanks and keep doing your thing.
I agree with you 100%. I hate the "know it all" and the "keyboard gangsters" too.
Peace
L Ingram thanks bro
Out of all the you tube channels I must admit you are the man CYCLECRUZA....
Hey man, just bought an MT-07 and I just wanted to say I love this video!!! Stay safe!
Motorcycle Shifting - My Shifting Technique - Fuel Efficient Shifting!
Hi CycleCruza glad to see your keeping it on the safer side of riding now, wouldn't like you to have a fucked up day... but may I ask what exactly caused you to decide to slow down a bit? did you have a near miss that fucked up your day?
Jonathan Luckins a cop gave me a get-out-of-jail-free card for speeding on some twisties. lol I got super lucky and got a cop that was also a rider, he even recommended I go to Tail of The Dragon. lol I made a vow to myself to try and cut out the speeding but it's been tough to lay off the throttle. Now I just mostly do fast starts and carve a couple little twisty roads around here. I understand why some riders trade in their supersport for a cruiser. lol
Hey CycleCruza I was wondering if you could make a video on your thoughts about ABS brakes on bikes and if it's worth it. I'm thinking of getting a cbr600rr and wanted to know if the extra grand was worth spending. Sorry if you already made a video on it I couldn't find anything. Thanks and ride safe brother!
DannyLrides ABS is great and I recommend it b/c you don't have to worry about proper braking in a panic situation which is great for new riders. i did a video talking about this: Motorcycle Anti-Crash Plan - Avoid An Accident with Skills - Braking Skills
CycleCruza Thanks for this, I ride an automatic scooter and I am scared of getting a bike that shifts, I want to though.
Thank you so much bro, I'm a new rider without a tachometer and I really appreciate this
i like your videos i just bought a bike 3 weeks ago no experience at all i learn to ride by watching videos on TH-cam like your thanks
Cyclecruza, don’t pay attention to the assholes. You are extremely helpful for those who need it. Keep sharing tips and advice. Some of us are new and haven’t ever ridden a motorcycle or do not yet have an experienced friend to learn from.
Thank you for your content
I love your "tips" on here and I noticed that You mentioned "engine-braking",however.........when I ride my sportbike,I've come into the habit of ALWAYS using "engine-braking" to slowing-down FIRST before even THINKING about touching my brake-handle!!! MOST Sportbikes these days,have SUCH HIGH Compression-ratio's on em,that the SECOND You get totally OFF the throttle,the bike almost INSTANTLY,starts to slow down VERY QUICKLY DUE to that very-high compression-ratio!!! So whether I'm IN town,or out on a country-road,whenever I need to do a "gradual" brake on the bike,I simply get OFF the throttle first and let it rev-down before even touching the clutch or brakes!!! Trust me guy,You'd be AMAZED at just how much LONGER your able to save the trouble of changing out your f/r brake-pads/rotors on your machine by letting your ENGINE do most of the braking most of the time!!! ;)
I agree with you 100%. The only time I look down is to see if maybe I didn't shift into high gear, but usually I know which gear I'm in. Checking to see if I'm in high gear gives me better mileage when I don't need to accelerate at maximum.
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I am a new rider and I watcher your videos to help me get started. Your videos helped me so much. Your video about nit riding scared was a life saver. In the beginning i was afraid of cars not seeing me. So now I use the engine rev techniques that you talked about in another video. I was wondering if you could possibly do a video for female riders. As a girl I felt like I needed to prove myself on the road to all the men out on the road. As a noob it was very intimidating. You drop your bike and stall at lights. Very embarrassing. Especially when everyone realizes that you are a girl. It makes you scared to get on your bike and go for a ride. Just a suggestion. I am new to this. Thank you for making the amazing videos. Keep them coming.
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Thanks for watching and I'm glad my videos helped you. Keep a strong mental approach to riding and you will be fine. The more you ride the more you will fell at ease on the streets. Stay strong and safe! I wish you the best of luck on the streets!
The biggest issue with listening to shift is for beginners. I just started riding and i love your videos, but my motorcycle came with a manual that suggest what speed to shift gears to each gear. What i have come to notice is that it is roughly 4000RPM. I feel comfortable with that sound and have learned that sound to never to have to look now but you have to start somewhere or you are going to take a while shifting too low or too high.
Not really bike related, but I had similar habits when changing gear in my car. I had a nasty habit of subconsciously looking down at the stick whenever I changed gear. So I forced myself to look in the rear-view mirror instead which was more helpful. After some driving I found that driving though a town in at 30-40MPH worked great in 4th gear. I stopped looking at the tachometer before changing gear after finding and memorising the engine noise pitch at around 3000RPM which was perfect for the engine size. It's all about feel in the end. No matter if in a car or motorbike.
I got my first bike about a month ago, 1980 Honda CB900C. Fucking love the thing but when I was teaching myself to ride, I had no idea how fast I was going because it doesn't have any cluster in the bars, no turn signals lol it's a bare bones bobber. So when my friends were asking how I knew which gear I'm in, I just told them I count with my foot! Fuck clusters! watching this channel has helped so much with learning more about handling and safety!
Loved the video. I'm constantly amazed at people that needs a tachometer on their bikes to change gears. I haven't owned a bike with a tacho in over ten years. I guess that after riding bikes for over 30 years, one tends to rely more on the ear than the tacho.
Thanks! New riders seem to be more technical but the more you ride the more a rider should become more in tune with their bike without the need for tachometer checking.
Never rode a bike with a tachometer. All you people spoiled lol
Finally getting on my bike for the first time in many years.
I'm kinda enjoying these rants they get in the mood for riding:)
Thanks Cyclecruza
DOUCES! (not sure i can spell that right you know.... we don't use that word in Britain ;P)
"Don't need tach, just don't red line it!" umm....wait.
yes , use your ears
or just ride in first gear everywhere like i do
As someone who's by no means a long time rider but can ride pretty well. I never look at my rpm's when shifting. What I'd recommend you do is listen to the bike, it'll tell you when u need to shift. Only times I check my dash is if i'm in neutral at a stop light so I dont stall.
Not to mention if u look down, you're not paying attention to whats in front of you. (He may mention these im posting these before watching)
I think Gear indicators are very useful at given situations. I was once riding a g650gs, in a road where i had to change gears every minute, and by switching them so much i forgot the actual gear i was in which almost led me to an accident when i left the clutch and the gear was too low.
Actually if it's just for the fuel then as far as I know and have read it's better to stay in gear when coasting, newer bikes are fuel injected and on them the fuel is cut when coasting downhill or to a stop.
Yes that is true. If you are off the throttle they will cut fuel till like 1200rpms
"If you don't like the way I shift my gears you can kiss my ass". PRICELESS..... LOL...
its amazing how many people can't "feel" there bike and just know.. i agree with you man!
the rev counter is good at a quick glance to see what gear you're in sometimes when you've been shifting up and down in traffic i think everyone should learn on a bike without a gear indicator though
I completely agree with you about shifting by how the bike feels. I've found that my bike does best cruising around 5000 rpm (redline is 12000 rpm). I actually think the best RPM to cruise at is whatever RPM your bike is at in the top gear at around 65 mph or so. This RPM is usually provides the optimal brake specific fuel consumption (look it up) for the motor, which coincides with a good MPG and available power. I'm getting mileage in the low 30s MPG right now (should be mid 40s) but that's because I can't lay off the throttle :)
I totally agree about shifting using your butt for feedback. I do not, however, agree about coasting, at any time. I also agree with you about high visibility and wearing ear plugs. After 40 years, 12 bikes, and no ear plugs, "WHAT" has become a staple in my vocabulary. Too late for me, but anyone wanting to preserve their hearing should take your advice. Ride safe, Bud
***** Sorry to hear you lost some hearing but thanks for letting other riders know what can happen when you ride without ear plugs. Great to see you are a long time rider, much respect, Take care!
Why no coasting
A lot of car guys shift by feel or sound (if we can hear it). Bikes are the same. Staring at the tach is a distration you don't need.
I think changing gears may also depends on the type of sports bike or brand models you're using. My 250r sport bike will stall if you'll run it on 5th gear with low RPM. so what I do is shift to 5th gear on clean highway with 7k to 8k RPM, then runs at 3rd or 4th gear with 5k to 6k RPM on downtown. But right clutching will also helps a lot, in times of "Stalling-engine sound", just press the clutch then give more RPM to prevent the engine from stopping.
im a new rider and have a cbr250r and yes same issue, stalled on me a few times on 2nd going about 15-20mph at 2500rpm or so.. i was so surprised.. started to jolt before it stalled.
this dude is as honest and straightforward as it gets, one love man... keep it up
Engine braking doesn't use fuel, so you should be doing it to save your brakes.
just remember to not do that on 2stroke engines... it will not get oil and cut
just remember to not do that on 2stroke engines... it will not get oil and cut
That's kind of irrelevant seeing as how 2 stroke engines are rare in street bikes and not even used anymore really.
I have a Yamaha 2 stroke dirt bike and I've been engine breaking on it for years, I'm not sure where you are getting your information from but it's certainly not true.
amanoncrack I know how the engine work. But the insignificant amount of time spent engine breaking doesn't dry up the cylinders. It's clearly not an issue, I've never heard of a bike engine damaged by normal use.
Glenn Lopez If your throttle is not at idle you can't be engine braking by definition.
This is a great video!!!! I'm a new rider and I need more practice on shifting!!!!!
You soo funny bruh lol i enjoy the videos man, & as a new rider i listen to all your advice, its keeping me alive and I'm becoming a better rider thanks to you
Appreciate your opinions and advice. I love my cbr600rr , feeling one with the bike for me means knowing how fast I'm going by sound and feel.
I've been watching all your safety videos as I am just starting my first season of riding. I love your videos dude and they've helped improve my riding a lot. Keep doin what you're doin!
Having a gear indicator is nice sometimes, although I really don't need it. I put an xtre on my 750 and now the indicator doesn't read neutral anymore and when I down shift it'll go up a gear sometimes lol. So I have one but I don't
"Keyboard Rossi's" 😂😂
Who the fuck needs gear indicator?
I think need is not a very good word for this situation. No one needs a gear indicator "I hope" but why not have one. It gives you extra information. Perhaps you have just got the bike and are not used to how it sounds well you could look at your rpm gage from time to time and use that to reference what sound is high rpm. Mind you i dont really feel the need to be sticking these lights on the dash but to each his own i guess.
RaphaelLee Peters they look kinda cool I guess
RaphaelLee Peters big man dont need no gear indicator
Timo Eberle I'm a STRONG independent black woman, and I don't NEED no indicator... *Shakes finger*
Me 😕
Hey dude you just earned my sub. I am about to be a new rider, and i am almost 17 years of age. I got my permit, and have experience on dirt bikes as well. I love your videos because i have learned so much.
thx for the sub! Best of luck!
dirt bike experience does not transfer over to street experience
Dirt bike experience does not transfer over to experience in traffic, But it does certainly make you a better rider. No matter what bike you ride. Someone with experience on a dirt bike will be much more confident on a bike and will have an easier time handling it.
Glenn Lopez can riding a bike experience transfer to street motorcycle experience
+Glenn Lopez is turning different on a motorcycle than a bike
keyboard rossi...LOL. No shortage of them. LOL
I found that if you downshift to a red light, you can wear out the back tire faster . I also found out as a FNG (fucking new guy) that when I shifted at a high rpm down low on the gears, she liked to get up on one wheel, all by herself, and that can set you up.........FARFUD...LOL!
lol That's true!
Wear out your back tire by downshifting? Maybe if you downshift from 6th to 1st at 60 mph and lock up the back wheel. Unless you're causing the tire to skid, it has no affect on tire wear.
If you're commuting comfortably, & want efficiency shift halfway to rev line. If you wanna get up to speed shift near the red line. ENough said. Just memorize the sounds of ur engine at different RPMs. GREAT VID :)
I admit it, I crank my rpm like crazy when I get wild just love a ss bike when she screams!! Ride it till the wheels fall off brother. Lmfao
Maybe it is because I'm a new rider, but I would love a gear indicator right now. I know what gear i'm in while driving my car because of RPM's(sound)/Speed and also it isn't sequential so it is easy to keep track of, but on my r6 I've already thought I was in 3rd while in 4th, or vice versa, a few times.
Lmfao omg you said keyboard Rossi omg I'm dying bro !!! Thanks
2:52 EXACTLY what i do. People talk shift, but we don't care
coolest dude man...
Thank you
Does your 600 have a slipper clutch? My 1000RR has a slipper clutch, and that thing is awesome. Downshifts are never jerky. The slipper clutch takes care of bizness! Since you have very little engine-braking, it also helps you to get in the habit of using your BRAKES properly! Love it. I also really like my gear position indicator on the dash. I look at it more than I do my speedo, to make sure I am not speeding. If I am cruising around in 3rd gear, i'm pretty safe. If I am cruising around in 4th gear, I am risking a speeding ticket. ( Same RPM's. )
Yeah, I could just look at the speedo, it's right there an inch away from the gear position indicator number, but for some reason... i'm just in the habit of always checking what gear I am in instead of the speedo! Funny huh.
Supersport bikes are tricky. It is easy to get a speeding ticket on them, because they go fast effortlessly. 600's and literbikes both! They just want to FLY!
You gotta work on holding them back. It takes effort and discipline NOT to speed on a supersport bike! Lots of FUN!
I agree it takes a lot of discipline to lay off the throttle. I'm getting better but sometimes my testosterone is pumping me to crank the throttle. lol My bike doesn't have a slipper clutch but it doesn't really need one, shift up and down smooth as butter for me. The main reason I coast in the city is for fuel savings and it's fun to coast to me. lol I'm like a kid when I see a hill, I pull in the clutch and coast fly down the hill like I'm on a bicycle. lol Sometimes it's cool to just hear the wind and no engine going down a hill for me. As far as a gear indicator, personally, I think it's a bad habit for riders to be constantly glancing at the gear indicator. It's very easy to know what gear you are in by feel and sound.
I like being able to control tail slide into turns, so sometimes slipper clutch can be annoying when you want to approach side ways a bit.
Nothing wrong with that. Bottom line is: have fun and be safe! Riders ride, haters hate! I'm going riding!
I want a gear indicator because it is embarrassing that I'm on 6th gear at mid range rpm and i suddenly shift for nothing. Yeah shifting from 1 - 6 I use my ear but when I lost counting (Because I am concentrating on the road) It really is embarrassing. My bike got 6 speed. I keep my rpm at low to mid range for fuel efficiency.
+Vincent Aventurado Use feel instead, you should always know what gear you are in by feel and sound.
Don't think about it as embarrassing - think about it as "ok this is what it sounds like at 60 mph in 6th gear". Over time you will train your brain to know by sound if you are in 5th and have one more gear to go, or 6th and you don't need to shift up. And nobody is looking at your foot anyway, so don't be self conscious about learning. It's all about learning, man! Nobody is born an expert :)
+Vincent Aventurado
I only have to glance at my gauges and see what speed I'm doing and what revs I'm doing to know what gear I'm in.
Practice makes perfection.
Yeah, I think I am doing that too. Like 4500 RPM means 6th gear @ 60 kph, 5th @ 50 kph
+Vincent Aventurado what a dumb theory is that lol
I agree that you don't need a tachometer, gear indicator, shift-lights and all that crap.. but rev-matching is fun and possibly better for your transmission and engine (unless you downshift at a low rpm). I also agree that you don't need to look at anything but listen to your engine to rev-match/shift. However, it is better to let the engine drive the rear wheels (by rev-matching) than let the rear wheels drive the engine (by shifting down and letting go/slipping the clutch). It's possible your wheels could lock-up during a bad downshift.. so just practice rev-matching time to time everyone! It could save your life if you get into the twisties ;]
For city riding only.. your advice is good. But I prefer to stay in gear in case shit happens on my way to a complete stop.
My Honda Shadow didn't have a tachometer and I rev matched just fine when I had to slow down.
a bro u actually make alot of sense thx u I wana get a bike very soon I worry bout shifting
Loool ! If you don't like the way I shift, wall you can kiss my ass !
That was so natural
'Keyboard Rossi' ahaha.. Love it.
Except that Rossi is a genuinely awesomely nice guy. ;P
"...get up to really high speeds" *braaAAAAAP* "FAAC-"
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I just love you lol he said if you don't like how I shift you can kiss my ass 😍
Each bike has a rpm where the gear will slip into place the smoothest, I feel like thats the best for my passengers and the engine. My GSXR 600 is 6500 rpms, my sporty 1200c is around 3500 and 3500 for my CRF450x too. Its when your fly wheel is spinning quick enough not to slow down then you change a gear. In sport bikes the fly wheel is so light and the crank is so short that you can almost shift quickly up to 6th and accomplish it smoothly but high torque motors like a vtwin or dirt bike need some rpms.
Yeah you would shift differently on a cruiser, however, it's still not necessary to use the tachometer. Ride by feel and listening to the engine and you will have no problems shifting.
I like the Attitude shift when you want to great video...
On a fuel injected bike the onboard computer will usually shut off fuel when engine breaking so its more economical to downshift.
Carb bike though yes you save more by going into neutral.
From my personal experience, engine braking reduces fuel efficiency. I've tested this riding on the same road in similar weather conditions. Coasting increases fuel efficiency. I've kept a fuelly log for my bike since day 1 of owning this bike and I also had a fuelly log for my former 2011 honda cbr250r.
Also, you never should coast in neutral. You always want be in gear and ready to power out.
I read that it depends on the engine mapping & maybe the CBR needs relatively high rpms in order to make the fuel shut off?
Maybe because it's a single cylinder engine they're more conservative about cutting off fuel to the engine?
On a downgrade, do not, I repeat, do not coast in neutral or "with the clutch pulled in". Instead, use the gear that controls your momentum at a speed you are comfortable with. Always, always be in gear, never coast!
I learned how to shift by driving other peoples cars as a valet.
haha me too
That's the best way. You where being tipped to learn how to shift 🤣. Another good way is to become a car washer at a dealership.
Haha that’s how I learned too😀! I feel bad for some of those cars. Smoking clutches through the parking garage twisties.
im never giving a fucking valet my car ever again
This is the exact reason I dont trust valet. Always some 18 yr old kid thats never been in an expensive car testing it out and doing stupid sht.
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Is a gear indicator silly like a fuel gauge?
You shouldn't be looking at that the dash
So basically if you shift wrong...... your gonna have a f*cj*d up day. Lol. Nice vid
lil late but dirt bikes are the easiest to start on because as soon as you get a real bike the real bike is like hopping on a really good dirt bike but it's more dangerous lol
5:48 LMAO
Ifs ands or buts ... I usually tell a new rider 'Generally 1 gear for every 10 mph if youre just out putting around'.
Hey is it bad to shift down multiple gears in 1 pull of the clutch..say when your coming to a red light..?
Any chance you could give some instruction to another new rider in the Cleveland area? Really enjoy your videos.
the best way to get it is to drink at least three beers.. you will feel comfortable
The way you say cycle cruza sounds as though you're saying psycho cruza ;)
I'm currently learning to ride a motorcycle. I possibly just ride more or less 20 times only as of typing this comment. What if I do not feel the difference or cannot distinguish properly the sound difference of the engine? Is that because I'm just a beginner or there is something wrong with my brain capability of distinguishing the feel and the sound of the engine?
Do a track day. You'll have the time of your life. You've made every damn video for the noobs. Post a video on the track knee down. Not talking shit, just saying how fun it is
My channel's main objective is to motivate potential riders to get a motorcycle, help new riders and promote safety. That's it really. I do want to hit the track but my time is limited being a small business owner and working on the house.
I just took the MSF course earlier this week and the GZ250's we were on didn't have a tach, but I liked it like that especially since we were constantly being told to keep our head and eyes up off the dash, less distractions.
Exactly!
CycleCruza And your videos really helped me as a beginner. From the basic functions to what gear to wear, insurance, etc and I just wanted to thank you.
xColdblooded95x Thanks for watching!
So quick question , ima new rider ... I do what you do around the city I’m in nyc so stop and go traffic is never ending . I coast up to the stop click thru the gears down to one and just stay in first with clutch pulled in until I go , so what I wanted to ask was (my understanding is you do everything when it’s needed) if I’m not always engine breaking ... when should I definitely be engine breaking ???
Amen brother. Good Video.
Telling people to keep their RPMs low will just lead to people lugging their engines which is worse than red lining.
+6Twisted You can take it low but without lugging. 3500 is fine around town. I sold my cbr600rr with 23k miles and it still rode like new,.I've never had issues with any motorcycle I ever owned going back when I was a teenager. It depends on how you want to ride, with commuting, keep the rpms low but without lugging for better fuel efficiency or when it comes to riding the twisites, low gear -high rpm (without redlining of course). Once you become at one with your bike you'll feel and hear how to manipulate the gears to your benefit. Some newbs don't understand this and focus on the tach too much, with experience should come feel. The bike I had when I was a kid didn't have a freaking tach. lol
CycleCruza Yes, me and you know what lugging is but a lot of new riders don't and could ruin their engines with that advice.
6Twisted Looking back I should have mentioned lugging in this video but I'm sure they will eventually understand lugging because nobody like to lug on a bike.
When I started learning, this was actually my biggest issue - I would change gears WAY too early and the bike would struggle and I actually managed to stall it many times at 20-40km/h. I then realised it was natural to change gears at 5-6k rpm, which is redline for a car, but normal for a bike. I think new riders are more likely to do that than redline, as the bike sounds like it's about to blow up way before redline, but again, that's just normal for a bike (I ride a CBR250R by the way)
if you on 4th gear and keep your rpm on two.. climb a little inclined road. that makes motor lugging. but if youre on 5th gear.. on speed about 120km, while your on low rpm that will not lugging. follow your rexflex,ear..
This was great. Thanks for keeping it real.
Hey brother, I heard you were doing some work on your house... You should do a video on home improvements or the work you are doing on your home - I would be interested in watching it. You are very entertaining. Pls keep up the great work! Personally for me, Your channel is the most watched!
Thanks! I wish I had the time. lol Editing eats a lot of time.
I'm new to riding I've always had a interest in bikes but this vid is a big help think you
Right now i try to shift theough all the gears when riding in the city so i improve my downshifting which at rhe moment sucks ass, ive only been riding 3 months
Is it normal to get like 40-45 mpg on a 2009 ninja 250r if riden hard but not too hard? Because that's what I've been getting on my 2009 ninja 250r, and I feel like I should be getting better fuel economy.
Keep your eyes on the road great advice thanks for posting
That's exactly what I was hoping to hear..Thanks so much mate.
well explained, this is what i needed man :)
I manually shift my gears by hand the real way. Litterally
+iTheGeek Lmao
Sounds like your driving a car
Wow this is ridiculous I mean people really need to know this. If you don't know this shit you don't know how to ride. There is only one way to EVER ride a bike and that is with your ears!!!!!!!
When the bike engine is screaming for mercy it's time to shift - same with a manual shift car. My bike doesn't have a gear indicator and neither does the car.
Just another dashboard distraction if you ask me...
Yep very simple to hear when it's time to shift.
***** By feel...
Not until you carry a heavy pillion passenger on s hill and....you just shifted into neutral without notice.
RealTalk: I never looked at my RPM when i shift. You can feel the motorcycle when it needs shifting. Well our motorcycles here in the philippines has no tachmometer just speedometer.
this is exactly right... i don't remember ever looking at any meter on my bike except the speedometer (to keep in speed limit) .. its so easy to feel when the time has come to up/down shift; i have never done blip-rev-matching and what not; i drive smoothly and don't accelerate crazy fast or decelerate crazy fast... people torture their bikes... love your bikes! have fun with them!
love your videos man! planning on getting a bike soon and opinions on what I should start with?
+Malachi Griffin Thanks! Kawasaki ninja 300 is always a great bike to start with.
thanks man CycleCruza
+Malachi Griffin get a 600 you will get bored real quick of the 300
+udaysaleen is it the same beginner wise??
+Malachi Griffin I'm a beginner getting a 500, did my training on one and it's very manageable for me. You'll be fine as long as you are not immature about it.
Thank you Cyclecruza, I am a new rider. I've watched most of your videos' for tips and techniques. I have to say that mostly i've learned how to have a good attitude and temperament towards the sport. Thank you for all you do. Oh yeah and thanks for saying ladies and women from time to time. :-)
Bikes don't have an injector cut-off when you coast in gear? Like modern cars, I mean
Most dont to avoid that annoying throttle lag when you pick up speed from a coasting deceleration. It will lag other wise. If you have ever driven a new low end car they tent to do this allot and in the higher end cars (like id say even 20000 and above) the computers are excellent at calculate the exact amount of fuel needed to avoid the lag. In a bike this problem is made worse by the lower power engines and small size gears. Super jerky with the minimal weight. Most bikes dont do this and the ones that do are just like the cars and use some. It does oc reduce gas used to a smaller amount but you should give it some has to downshift which is where the majority of the savings comes from. When you give it gas well, no amount of the computers doing work will stop you hitting the gas. Putting the clutch in uses the same amount of gas as if your idol. Driving in the city the savings adds up.
Idk why people got a problem with this. Both in cars and on a bike. Like it saves so much gas and especially in a bike a clutch is not as expensive compared to the gas you save. I mean i drive a 93 ranger and its only rated at 16 mpg. I get about 24, in the city. And thats on the bull shit cheap gas with the 10% tree hugging ethanol mix.
If I'm not mistaken, the voice recording is done while you were riding? If you are, what headset gear are you using?
That's right cyclecruza!!. I like the way you shift because it's safe and fuel saving. A lot of guys riding on bike are always speeding to a red light or the next stop sign. If your cruising around town. There is no need to speed your ass off unless your looking to die. CycleCruza
lol It cracks me up when dudes try to race from light to light in the city.
it must be fun as hell. lol like are they really looking to die? lol