Downshifting While Stopping Part 1
08-04-2008, 08:48 AM
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Downshifting While Stopping Part 1
How many of you downshift as you come to a stop (to slow the bike in order to save brake pads)? \\;
08-04-2008, 08:48 AM
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RE: Downshifting While Stopping Part 2
I downshift at the manual suggested intervals while coming to a stop, but the instructor at the advanced class said it is a bad idea to downshift because it ruins the tension of primary chain. What do you guys do?
08-04-2008, 08:50 AM
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RE: Downshifting While Stopping Part 2
Kick the "instructor" in the gonads! By downshifting as ya go, yer in the proper gear if ya suddenly need ta take evasive action!
08-04-2008, 08:52 AM
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RE: Downshifting While Stopping Part 2
Downshift to match RPM's. \\;I brake and downshift as I go.
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RE: Downshifting While Stopping Part 2
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Kick the "instructor" in the gonads! By downshifting as ya go, yer in the proper gear if ya suddenly need ta take evasive action!
 \\;
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RE: Downshifting While Stopping Part 2
I too downshit and brake
08-04-2008, 08:57 AM
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RE: Downshifting While Stopping Part 2
Downshift and brake. \\; I want to be in the right gear for the speed I am traveling in case I need to make a move
08-04-2008, 08:57 AM
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RE: Downshifting While Stopping Part 2
downshift as you brake.... nothing sucks as much as trying to downsfift, when you and the bike are sitting still
08-04-2008, 09:00 AM
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RE: Downshifting While Stopping Part 2
I never downshift to "save brake pads". Brake pads are a lot cheaper than engine parts. I do downshift as I brake to make sure I am in the proper gear for the speed.
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