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Do I need to count gears?
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:16 pm
by marty400
Hiya all,
Follow on question from "clutchless upshifts" thread.
Ok, going to try avoiding 1st to 2nd clutchless upshifts...
Do I need to mentally count gears?!
Is that the correct approach, with standard nc29 gearing on the road, Ie no close ratio gearing etc.
I'm trying to get into the correct habits and techniques
Hope you can advise!
Cheers
Martin
Re: Do I need to count gears?
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:47 am
by Cammo
The only reason to avoid clutchless shifts from 1-2 is because you can accidentally select neutral and blow your engine... or just look and sound like a fool!
You should always know when you're in first gear. If not, get into the habit of remembering.
Re: Do I need to count gears?
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:29 pm
by Bertie
doesnt matter if you count gears or not, you'll always look for 7th gear!
Re: Do I need to count gears?
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:39 pm
by JIGGLYB4LL
Bertie wrote:doesnt matter if you count gears or not, you'll always look for 7th gear!
Re: Do I need to count gears?
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 5:42 am
by kiwi racer
Re: Do I need to count gears?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:16 am
by leopard_pagan
Christ, I stopped counting gears a week after I started ridding.......14 yrs ago!
Easy to find 1st.... & lol yeah always looking for the imaginary gear when in top!
Re: Do I need to count gears?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 2:35 am
by Davez29
LOL, you mean its not just me who expects a 7th gear then.
Re: Do I need to count gears?
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:25 pm
by leopard_pagan
i shouldt have an excuse to look for that last top gear.. i have owned my bike for 8 YEARS! and i still look for it!
Re: Do I need to count gears?
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:11 pm
by arsey30
Whenever I ride a busy, buzzy, and vibey Inline 4, I am always looking for another gear.
However, when riding a V twin or V4 there is always one more gear to go.
Try one some day.
