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Old 08-04-2008, 08:00 PM
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How many of you downshift as you come to a stop (to slow the bike in order to save brake pads)?&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;
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of course I downshift, and I've been know to upshift when speeding up too[8D]
 
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Old 08-04-2008, 08:09 PM
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Down -1 (at a time)


 
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Blip the throttle and downshift. Bugger the brake pads, always be ready.
 
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Your instructor probably rides a Ridley... Just kidding.

I down shirt to match RPMs and yes it is to be able to take off if I have to.&nbsp\\; If I am rolling at 20 MPH in 5th gear I would be screwed - and not the good way.
 
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I have always used the motor compression to assist in slowing down, not just one or the other...always in combination. Saves a bit on the brakes, and I'm in the right gear to boogie out of the way in case some idiot cager does something stupid.
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Yeah what he said! An added bonus is the nice decel popping as it deccelerates!, I love it thru the Ovals!
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Always, except in a panic stop, and then maybe.
 
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I downshift as I brake for the reason of being able to hit the gas if necessary
 
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