SO confused on downshifting

[phiretrojan]

Hi there good afternoon, i just brought myself a fxr150cc bike, i was riding a 50cc scooter just to work and through it time to get a new bike and bigger

problem is im so confused on downshifting, i can smooth upshift easy,

just what i have read about downshifting if i do it wrong i can lock my backwheel etc, which scares me more,

i have read about double clutch, hold clutch down and thottling abit and downshifting, and other say to do the same like you are upshifting,

i am so confused and scare i dont wanna hurt my new bike =( ... is there anyone out there that can explain in Noobs Term the correct or easyer way - to downshift ..

[Str8 Jacket]

Hi there good afternoon, i just brought myself a fxr150cc bike, i was riding a 50cc scooter just to work and through it time to get a new bike and bigger

problem is im so confused on downshifting, i can smooth upshift easy,

just what i have read about downshifting if i do it wrong i can lock my backwheel etc, which scares me more,

i have read about double clutch, hold clutch down and thottling abit and downshifting, and other say to do the same like you are upshifting,

i am so confused and scare i dont wanna hurt my new bike =( ... is there anyone out there that can explain in Noobs Term the correct or easyer way - to downshift ..

Where do you live? Im happy to come over and go out riding with you. Im no good at explaining things without doing them. If you get what I mean....


Welcome by the way!

I hope you have a copy of the dictionary....

[FROSTY:Me]

The FXR is a pretty forgiving lil beasty.
Just do this and all will be fine..

Throttle off.
Pull the clutch in
change down one gear
clutch out
smoothly throttle back on --all is happiness in ya life

Your gonna get a bunch of guys talking about slippin the clutch, blippin the throttle,and feeling for bite-n stuff like that. For NOW forget it and just do as I say in the order i tell ya to do it- I promise ya wont have troubles

[Str8 Jacket]

The FXR is a pretty forgiving lil beasty.
Just do this and all will be fine..

Throttle off.
Pull the clutch in
change down one gear
clutch out
throttle back on --all is happiness in ya life

Your gonna get a bunch of guys talking about slippin the clutch and feeling for bite-n stuff like that. for NOW forget it and just do as I say in the order i tell ya to do it- I promise ya wont have troubles

He's right. That's how I learned to become confident with my gears. Keep at it though, one day something will just click and it'll be all good

[Bend-it]

1. Throttle off and clutch in
2. Stab left foot pedal downwards
3. Blip throttle and release clutch smoothly (don't drop the clutch)

As you've probably figured out, Step 3 is the part you need to practice. If you're locking up the back, then you're either:
a. not revving high enough or
b. releasing the clutch too late, AFTER the revs have dropped back down.

If this doesn't help, Str8 will sort ya out... Just make sure there isn't any wind before handing her your bike!

[Maha]

Im no good at explaining things without doing them. If you get what I mean....

Can you explain to me please Hels how to drink a Thick Shake?...or is that better done in person also?....

[Str8 Jacket]

Str8 will sort ya out... Just make sure there isn't any wind before handing her your bike!

Don't listen to him mate. I think he's on P..... I dont have a clue what he is on about!

Can you explain to me please Hels how to drink a Thick Shake?...or is that better done in person also?....

Well, what can I say..... he is quite obviously on P.


BTW, apparently ive given out to much reputation today. I dont remember.

[RantyDave]

Hi! Welcome!

just what i have read about downshifting if i do it wrong i can lock my backwheel etc

You'll have your work cut out locking the back wheel on an FXR. Even if you do it's not a problem unless you do it while cornering. So don't change down during a corner. Easy

Dave

[McJim]

Frosty's right - the FXR won't lock up on ya - be confident, follow his instructions and you'll soon get the hang.

Later on when you get a big twin or a big single THEN you can find out about locking up on the downshifts but on an ickle single you'll be fine.

[Devil]

Yeh, what Frosty said. The FXR wont really care.

I have to blip the throttle however or it'll be mega clunky. Depends on the bike.

[ZeroIndex]

If this doesn't help, Str8 will sort ya out... Just make sure there isn't any wind before handing her your bike!

Do tell...

[Str8 Jacket]

Do tell...

Please keep this thread on topic.....

[Bend-it]

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[ZeroIndex]

Please keep this thread on topic.....

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ooooh!!!! I can see why... glad you're ok Str8 Jacket...

[kickingzebra]

nothing to stop you practicing downshifting in a straight line, keep your eyes up and follow the downshift advice previously given.

This way, if you do manage to compression lock the rear (I have done this on an FXR, ain't impossible!), you will be in a straight line, not mid corner, so nothing untoward will happen.