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I would like a video with cross streets and stop signs with you explaining when you are shifting down before each stop sign. I can't seem to figure out how soon to downshift. Thanks.
Bought a Bandit 600 97' recently as my first bike. Watched this and practiced on a private lane. Has helped immensely. Gonna sort the license out proper soon.
Thank you for this. I have no prior experience with riding a bike or driving a manual car, went for my pre learners recently and in the segment where they ‘teach’ how to shift gears I kept being yelled at without telling me what I did wrong until I asked. Only then I was told I did not close the throttle. Shifting gears improved but now seeing what you actually do on video it makes way more sense. I wish instructors would step through things like you do. A lot of instructors here are riders of many years but not really great at teaching other people, which is sad for newbies like me who want to learn but don’t feel like being given a chance. In my country we can’t learn without a learners permit and getting that requires the knowledge of how to ride on the road. For newbies like me it’s really hard without having someone to teach the ropes and proper basic skills. It’s information and sensory overload for newbies so thank you for breaking things down.
Agree, long time riders don't remember the days of the "obvious" questions such as HOW do u know when to shift and the answer, "you can just tell'. No, I can't tell. "Shifting comes naturally." No, it doesn't. 'Pull up and stop." Um, do I brake then shift down or shift down then brake, or brake and shift down together? These are newb questions I need answers to and most RUclips creators don't answer.
@@rocketmaam6898exactly! The instructor I had keep saying ‘you just have to get it’ I know I have to get it otherwise why would I be at the school? The issue isn’t I don’t know I have to learn this, the issue is I don’t know what I done wrong and how I can make it right. Watching them ‘demonstrate’ shifting while they riding around a couple of times doesn’t constitute teaching. I watch football all the time doesn’t make me a football player. Asking me why I stalled the bike doesn’t make me stop stalling the bike, neither does yelling at me about a pretend truck just ran me over. How does these people even get accredited to teach is beyond me.
Hi. This is the first simple video explaining it. I'm taking lessons ready to sit my CBT but I was making mistakes with the shifting and couldn't quite understand why, the teacher explained it and I understood parts but I think in the enviroment I was over complicating things in my head which I do often. There are a lot of stupidly long videos explaining it but I feel they were over complicating it and making it more confusing. I'm not saying there aren't shorter videos out there that are good but this was honestly one of the better videos out of the lot.
This has been so helpful! Thank you 😄 I couldn't work out what I was doing wrong on my first lesson last week, but now I know it was because I kept the throttle going while shifting. Appreciate the simple explanations
I have my motorcycle training in a few weeks and I really hope I am over thinking this. Some of this seems like, “okay you’ll be fine when you get the hang of it” (I am VERY much a hands on learner) and the other half of me is like, “you should just skip the class, this is too complicated.”
@@DaFunkyFizz Hello! I passed my class yesterday and got my motorcycle endorsement, which in Arizona waves the testing for the license. The class was $398 for two days of training, mostly on the course and a little in classroom. Most difficult part for me was learning the clutch (and some shifting) because I stalled the bike a number of times on easing off. I had three instructors, two of them were extremely helpful, third one was helpful, but he came off as abrasive to me even though it was probably just me taking it that way. We had a few people in our class drop the bikes (no injuries), people were putting their feet down during U-Turns, but the BIGGEST thing that people kept doing was looking down at their bike / controls. The instructors were continuously reminding us not to do this as they want you to get use to head up, eyes up at all times. I'm not gloating, but I personally did not have this issue since I use an ebike everywhere and it's second nature for me to constantly monitor my surroundings. If you're thinking of doing it, take one of these course. I took the TEAM Ride Arizona course, so something similar to that wherever you are would be great.
@PetroHead Short read 😵💫 i left high school because of the reading everyday 😂😂 127 pages is more reading than I did in my last year of that school 😵💫🙈 I'd just read abit here & there at school 😂 im reading 100% of your 127 pages cobber 😊👍🇦🇺🕺
Just bought my first bike i am so excited, im picking it up on saturday but i am kind of nervous riding it home for the first time about stalling to much
When shifting up, do you engage the clutch before rolling off the throttle, or vice versa? You stated the former process at 4:46, but the latter at 5:00. Also, when you shift up to 2nd gear (and 3rd, and 4th, an so on), do you need to release the clutch as slowly as you did when you put it into first? You looked like you were releasing it much more quickly when shifting into those higher gears.
My biggest issue is wanting to roll through a stop sign because I don't want to come to a full stop and go back through the clutch and throttle transition lol
ayy man only one way to improve no1 will judge u friend im sure by now when u read this comment your long past that but best of luck on your riding journey
In my country, our roads have lots of speed bumps, and I want to know how to shift gears when approaching them. My motorcycle always stalls when I'm at the bumps, and I'm a beginner in riding motorcycles. Can you please advise on when to change gears when approaching speed bumps?
@@PetroHead well, just the little things, like putting in gear and want to drive away while your kickstand is still down. Do not hit the front break while steering left or right. That sort of things.
Yep.. it's out now go watch it. But hey.. I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com
Is it also possible to skip gears when upshifting(since you mentioned in the video you can skip gears when downshifting) by just pulling in the clutch and go to let's say 5th gear from 2nd?
Can you start the bike without by engaging opening your throttle while controling the clutch? Or you have to pass the biting point of the clutch before you throttle? I subbed! Great video!
tbh, I'm really a boring street rider.. I don't do canyons or twisty roads that much... I know myself and I will push too hard so right now, my fave is prob PCH. For fast riding, I hit the track. Plenty of track videos if you wanna see how I ride.
I drive a truck which is Automatic now but for years I drove manual. Looking for my first motorcycle. Watching this I want an Auto Motorcycle, I want to enjoy myself not be concentrating on shifting and clutching lol
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How do rpms work when shifting?
Watch my rev match video.
I would like a video with cross streets and stop signs with you explaining when you are shifting down before each stop sign. I can't seem to figure out how soon to downshift. Thanks.
If your comment gets 10 likes, I’ll make it.
@@PetroHead I count 27 likes. I look forward to the video. Thank you.
Well I guess I will make the video then. 👍
I'm subbing !! His comment Is a perfect idea , thank you in advance
@@PetroHeaddid you make the video or no
As a new rider, I’ve been stalling a lot. Just spent the last day practicing the clutch to see where the friction zone is and it’s def helping.
How's it going now my friend.
@@thomas8099 very good now, haven't stalled at a light in months. Just kept practicing and it paid off.
@chaoliu5036 did you take a course or just figured it out yourself
@@chachmcgrach2053 i just kept riding and learned on my own, still stall occasionally but it’s very rare. I did take the msf course
I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com
Bought a Bandit 600 97' recently as my first bike. Watched this and practiced on a private lane. Has helped immensely. Gonna sort the license out proper soon.
Glad it helped 👍
I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com
Thank you for this. I have no prior experience with riding a bike or driving a manual car, went for my pre learners recently and in the segment where they ‘teach’ how to shift gears I kept being yelled at without telling me what I did wrong until I asked. Only then I was told I did not close the throttle. Shifting gears improved but now seeing what you actually do on video it makes way more sense. I wish instructors would step through things like you do. A lot of instructors here are riders of many years but not really great at teaching other people, which is sad for newbies like me who want to learn but don’t feel like being given a chance. In my country we can’t learn without a learners permit and getting that requires the knowledge of how to ride on the road. For newbies like me it’s really hard without having someone to teach the ropes and proper basic skills. It’s information and sensory overload for newbies so thank you for breaking things down.
Agree, long time riders don't remember the days of the "obvious" questions such as HOW do u know when to shift and the answer, "you can just tell'. No, I can't tell. "Shifting comes naturally." No, it doesn't. 'Pull up and stop." Um, do I brake then shift down or shift down then brake, or brake and shift down together? These are newb questions I need answers to and most RUclips creators don't answer.
@@rocketmaam6898exactly! The instructor I had keep saying ‘you just have to get it’ I know I have to get it otherwise why would I be at the school? The issue isn’t I don’t know I have to learn this, the issue is I don’t know what I done wrong and how I can make it right. Watching them ‘demonstrate’ shifting while they riding around a couple of times doesn’t constitute teaching. I watch football all the time doesn’t make me a football player. Asking me why I stalled the bike doesn’t make me stop stalling the bike, neither does yelling at me about a pretend truck just ran me over. How does these people even get accredited to teach is beyond me.
Hi. This is the first simple video explaining it. I'm taking lessons ready to sit my CBT but I was making mistakes with the shifting and couldn't quite understand why, the teacher explained it and I understood parts but I think in the enviroment I was over complicating things in my head which I do often. There are a lot of stupidly long videos explaining it but I feel they were over complicating it and making it more confusing. I'm not saying there aren't shorter videos out there that are good but this was honestly one of the better videos out of the lot.
I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com
Best video ever everyone I’ve been watching is telling me to rev match and I’m just not that skilled enough yet so we video like this helps me a lot
This has been so helpful! Thank you 😄 I couldn't work out what I was doing wrong on my first lesson last week, but now I know it was because I kept the throttle going while shifting. Appreciate the simple explanations
You got this!
I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com
Your video is the best explanation I could find about changing gears! Super clear and easy to understand. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com
Man you're the best instructor MAShAllah ilove all your episode from beginning and u taught me alot
I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com
Best teacher by far. I’ve scoured YT for shit you’ve answered in two videos. Thank you
I have my motorcycle training in a few weeks and I really hope I am over thinking this. Some of this seems like, “okay you’ll be fine when you get the hang of it” (I am VERY much a hands on learner) and the other half of me is like, “you should just skip the class, this is too complicated.”
Feeling this, lmk how class goes
@@DaFunkyFizz Hello! I passed my class yesterday and got my motorcycle endorsement, which in Arizona waves the testing for the license.
The class was $398 for two days of training, mostly on the course and a little in classroom. Most difficult part for me was learning the clutch (and some shifting) because I stalled the bike a number of times on easing off.
I had three instructors, two of them were extremely helpful, third one was helpful, but he came off as abrasive to me even though it was probably just me taking it that way.
We had a few people in our class drop the bikes (no injuries), people were putting their feet down during U-Turns, but the BIGGEST thing that people kept doing was looking down at their bike / controls. The instructors were continuously reminding us not to do this as they want you to get use to head up, eyes up at all times. I'm not gloating, but I personally did not have this issue since I use an ebike everywhere and it's second nature for me to constantly monitor my surroundings.
If you're thinking of doing it, take one of these course. I took the TEAM Ride Arizona course, so something similar to that wherever you are would be great.
Oh my goodness this video is so helpful to me in the way that process information. Thank you
I LIKE GEAR SHIFTING TIPS THANKS
Amusingly enough I find that riding a motorcycle is easier for my brain than a manual transmission car. 😂
Nice video, enjoyed listening to it, very clear and easy to understand - thank you
Whenever you go from 1st to 2nd gear can u release the clutch quickly after u shift into 2nd
No same rule applies I think if you pop the clutch you’ll stall the bike. So always let go slowly like in a car
Great!! Thanks for this
Cool video & helpful information matey 👍😊 Cheers from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍹🕺🏍
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@PetroHead Sure am mate 😊👍 lots of great things in your book hey 😄 Knowledge is NOT a Burden 🕺🏍🍹
It’s a short read.. please send a testimonial when you’re done by hitting reply. Thanks mate!
@PetroHead Short read 😵💫 i left high school because of the reading everyday 😂😂 127 pages is more reading than I did in my last year of that school 😵💫🙈 I'd just read abit here & there at school 😂 im reading 100% of your 127 pages cobber 😊👍🇦🇺🕺
Very helpful, thank you.
Just bought my first bike i am so excited, im picking it up on saturday but i am kind of nervous riding it home for the first time about stalling to much
how's the new bike? How was the ride home?
When shifting up, do you engage the clutch before rolling off the throttle, or vice versa? You stated the former process at 4:46, but the latter at 5:00. Also, when you shift up to 2nd gear (and 3rd, and 4th, an so on), do you need to release the clutch as slowly as you did when you put it into first? You looked like you were releasing it much more quickly when shifting into those higher gears.
Get off the throttle
Clutch and shift up at the same then hit the throttle
Hold the clutch in while down shifting
So the bike can roll while down shifting
It’s more smoother and easier on the engine
Awesome video man💯💯💯
Thanks for your informative tutorial video
You’re welcome!
AMAZING VIDEO.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
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I sub because you admitted to dropping your bike when learning. I also did several times lol good times lol
It help me too much.
Thanks.
My motorcycle has abs continental braking system. I always apply rear brake before ever touching the front brake.
Hello, @PetroHead, can you also add a guide on how to ride a motorcycle on an uphill road?
Yes, my full motorcycle mastery course will have that. For now lots of useful info in the free ebook that will help you.
@@PetroHead Thank you.
My biggest issue is wanting to roll through a stop sign because I don't want to come to a full stop and go back through the clutch and throttle transition lol
ayy man only one way to improve no1 will judge u friend im sure by now when u read this comment your long past that but best of luck on your riding journey
Great video
Very well made video.
Very helpful
Great videos 👍
Hoping you also make a tutorial on how to do clutch in the roads with humps
Hmm.. explain.
In my country, our roads have lots of speed bumps, and I want to know how to shift gears when approaching them. My motorcycle always stalls when I'm at the bumps, and I'm a beginner in riding motorcycles. Can you please advise on when to change gears when approaching speed bumps?
@jaymeister4490 Shift down into 1st or 2nd gear, pull the clutch when going over speed bumps and let go / give more throttle once over the speed bump.
Thank you very much. Great teacher.
Really easy as you do it but little difficult as we handle our own new bike I think
Thnks bro watching from india
From first gear half a click to neutral
The question is can you do the same from second to neutral
Second gear then half a click to neutral?
Bro thank you so much I appreciate it
Great video. What if you make an episode of “rookie mistakes”? I dropt mine because my boot slipt on the ground when I stopped to park it.
Great video topic. What should it include?
@@PetroHead well, just the little things, like putting in gear and want to drive away while your kickstand is still down. Do not hit the front break while steering left or right. That sort of things.
great video, i had a question that what if i brake and come to complete stop on 2,3,4&5 gear what will happen?
Nothing
Hey will, is the video about down shifting and when to up shift on a city road out yet?
Yep.. it's out now go watch it. But hey.. I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com
I'm. Watching. This. Video. Intill. I. Get. It. Right. ,,,I'm. Learning
Is it also possible to skip gears when upshifting(since you mentioned in the video you can skip gears when downshifting) by just pulling in the clutch and go to let's say 5th gear from 2nd?
Been watching this for a while now. And I practiced on a manual motorcycle for the 1st time a few hours ago. Man the timing is tricky!
Can you start the bike without by engaging opening your throttle while controling the clutch? Or you have to pass the biting point of the clutch before you throttle? I subbed! Great video!
Friction zone then gas but you’ll get to a point where it becomes automatic.
Noobie question. When changing from 1st to 2nd do you just kick it up once (1st to 2nd) or twice (1st to neutral to 2nd)? Thanks.
1 - N - 2
Hello I would like to know when engaging into second gear from First gear ,how many times should I lift my gear paddle ??? Please help
Once.
@PetroHead so if you're in first gear you have to hold down the clutch?
If you’re coming to a stop.
Thank you so much brother
No problem
Thanks man!
No problem!
is this in san diego? looks familiar
What’s your favorite roads to ride in San Diego?
tbh, I'm really a boring street rider.. I don't do canyons or twisty roads that much... I know myself and I will push too hard so right now, my fave is prob PCH. For fast riding, I hit the track. Plenty of track videos if you wanna see how I ride.
Is it the same as riding a dirtbike
Very usefull
Thank you sir
I am older than you and I was wondering, if I should buy a bike before i take the beginners class
That’s exactly what I did! Lol.. watch my 2nd to last video about riding in your 40/50’s
PS: I do suggest taking course first.
@PetroHead I seen it. My problem is, I have no one that can get the bike. Guess I answer my own question. Wait till after my class.
i just need to practise downshifting more so it's not so jerky.
I have the same problem haha. I find letting the clutch out a bit slower helps and rolling off the throttle.
Thank You ...
4:40
I drive a truck which is Automatic now but for years I drove manual.
Looking for my first motorcycle.
Watching this I want an Auto Motorcycle, I want to enjoy myself not be concentrating on shifting and clutching lol
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*promosm* 🤤
I’m tight I was changing my oil and I dropped my bike 😢 sent the gas tank 😢😢
Are u one of those humans that cut lanes
Are you one of those humans that don’t know what lane splitting is? (Legal and encouraged in CA)
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