I just got a Motorcycle and need some help.?

Question

I just got a motorcycle and I have a few questions (even though I did take a course).
1. When shifting up do I slowly roll on the throttle and slowly release the clutch? Cause the bike kinda stutters or revs, and I wanna make sure Im doing it exactly right.

2.I've seen people drop the clutch and keep driving, how do you do that?

3. When I roll off the throttle to coast, my bike feels like it just drags. It just goes roooommmmm and I slow down hard. But it does not do it if I squeeze the clutch. Is that normal?
The bike is a 2009 Ninja 500
Any other tips you have would be appreciated.
like braking and downshifting,

Answer 1

Practice ,practice practice usine different techniques. Clutch release can go either way, quick release is the most common.

Downshifting while riding is usually 1 gear at a time but if you stop at a light in 5 go to 1 ,no problem.

Have fun!

Answer 2

1, It's all about timing. Practice it on a few low gears up and down.

2, Isn't dropping the clutch and releasing the clutch the same thing just slower?

3, Yes it's very normal. It's called engine braking and you should make the most of it as it will save on brake disk and pad wear.



I would consider asking for your money back from the course if they didn't tell you about shifting and the like.



Check out your local bookstore or online for books about riding. And one tip I'll give is this.... treat every car driver as if they haven't seen you and if they have seen you they want to kill you. Believe me, it'll feel like that some days.

Answer 3

1. Give it just a little thottle, then slowly let the clutch out. If it stutters or revs, it just means you need more practice using the clutch. (Stuttering means you let the clutch out too fast for the amount of throttle you were giving it).



2. I don't know what you mean by "drop the clutch".



3. Yes that's perfectly normal. It's called engine braking and it happens on all manual transmission vehicles. What happens is when your engine slows down slower than the tires are turning, the tires start turning the engine instead of the other way around. The engine is hard to turn because of it's compression, so it acts as a sort of brake.

Answer 4

On the downshifting.... Just pull in the clutch and go to the desired gear.. Meaning one clutch pull, and up to a few dropped gears. Yes the rear could lock up, but not to likely on a Ninja 500. That gets a little more touchy on Liter bikes. The faster you go, the more likely the rear will lock when you drop 3 gears. I could drop more gears on my old cbr600 than I can on my 954 I have now.. Be safe and I wish you well.

Answer 5

1. roll on the throttle slowly is correct but i let the clutch out fairly fast that reving and shuttering is the dive train and gears slowly just chirping together but dont drop it to fast or you'll go straight up you will feel it.



2. you let the throttel come down slightly so you get the kick and speed but not the full power its just showing off.



3. and yes it is normal because think of the mechanics you are hearing the motor slowing you down and is better for the breaks you are hearing the driving gear slow down the gear that moves the tire its like a mountain bike drive in a sense and when you pull the clutch in you are pulling the gears apart so your just coasting.



and other tips would include using you front break 70% and back break 30% you will have a better stopping power and downshifting is a great way to slow down and it helps the breaks out too all you have to do is drop gears and throttel accordingly

Answer 6

learn to balance throttle and clutch do not be afraid to use the power to get going . also it is a sport bike so the engine will go way beyond the normal levels of strain so use it a little it can take it. when down shitffting i will sometimes drope two gears but becareful as you can lock your back one up doing this but if you do just up shift to the next gear locked up tire is not the end but you need to get it unlocked quick or it can be i liek to use my engine for a break more thatn the brakes

Answer 7

motor cycles have a constant mesh gear box...



you need the clutch to get moving in first gear( slip the clutch as you would on a car).. IE. 3000 rpm let the clutch out till it starts to grab.. bike starts moving let clutch out more until all the way out..



now your mobile.. & the clutch is used to help change gears (but you do not have to use it)



Try this.. it will give you an idea how much the engine slows down as you change up gears..



riding in first or second gear.. with about 4,000 RPM on the tacho..



put a small amount of weight on the gear lever (as if your changing up a gear). now roll off the throttle.. the bike will change up the gear without the clutch.. what this means is that as you change up gears the motor needs to loose revs to maintain the same speed.. once you know how much the motor slows as you change it will become second nature for you to allow the motor to slow as you change up.. giving a smooth up shift.. then you accelerate in that gear.. roll of as you change up.. smooth..(practise makes perfect)



conversly.. as you change down you need to increase the revs as you change down gears.. try giving the throttle a quick blip..as you pull the clutch in & change down the gear.. practise will tell you how much you need to blip..



You can change down gears with out the clutch, but its harder to do smoothly & has no real benefit.. If you want to try.. ride in 3rd or 4th gear at about 3000 RMP.. put the small amount of weight on the gear lever (as if you were changing gear).. now accelerate & the bike will change down the gear.. (this makes the bike accelerate quicker) so be carefull doing this...



slipping the clutch is required when taking off in first... all the other changes should be made as quickly as possible.. (if the clutch is in theres no drive to the rear wheel.. therefore less control)



braking & down shifting should happen at the same time.. you should always be in the right gear for the speed your doing.. just in case you need to accelerate again to get out of the way off the cars...



not trying to confuse you & hope this helps.. its a fair bit of info to absorbe.. but get out on a quiet road.. & try a few things.. practise helps..



& one more bit of advice... braking normally the engine slowing & front & rear brakes all helping to reduce the rate of knots..



BUT.. when you have to stop in a hurry.. the front brake is your best freind.. look at the sports bikes you see doing endos.. (back wheel off the ground) they can do this because the tyres now have great grip & the bikes are lighter.. what this means is.. when you grab that handfull of front brake to stop & the rear starts lifting..100% of the weight is on the front & the rear brake & engine braking is doing nothing at all .. so practice using the front brake.. it will save your life

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Please go take the course again before you hurt yourself or someone else !!!!!!!