Downshifting to stop? - Page 4

ZX12RDude · 09-12-2009, 12:04 AM

There's a pretty good article about "blipping" the throttle at this link:

http://www.sportrider.com/ride/rss/1...tle/index.html

I've always used this technique with no problems.

T.

Beemer bum · 09-12-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by law dawg

aaaand clutches are less expensive than bikes or emergency rooms. It is ok to coast to a stop if you are keeping the shifting in sync for your speed (the power band). Should you need some acceleration to avoid a problem, you don't want to be in 5th when you should be in 2nd or 1st gear. You sure do not want to be in 1st at a 3rd gear speed and dump that clutch to get away.

excellent point!

09-12-2009, 12:04 AM	#31
ZX12RDude Junior Member Name: Troy Location: Central Coast Motorcycle: Kawasaki ZX12R Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	Re: Downshifting to stop? There's a pretty good article about "blipping" the throttle at this link: http://www.sportrider.com/ride/rss/1...tle/index.html I've always used this technique with no problems. T.

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