Motorcycle Quick Tip -- Smooth Shifting
Shifting a motorcycle transmission smoothly can be challenging. Fred shares his technique for smooth shifts.
Are your shifts clunky? I've found that most modern motorcycles respond very well to the following technique for shifting: For each upshift to a higher gear, take up the slack in the clutch lever and gently preload the foot shifter with your toes before shifting. At the point you have the slack taken up in both controls, shift! The shift will usually be butter-smooth and you should have fewer mis-shifts. Thanks Fred!
I've tried it, and with a little practice, it works great (on cars too)!
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