Shifting Gears / Clutch / Transmission --- How to operate - Page 5

5th_bike · 10-13-2011, 11:31 PM

I don't mind. 7653 is an angel compared to some others that flew by here.

We sure had our share of seagull members.

(Yay, my post count up +1) :rawk:

JWR · 10-13-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gz Rider

I observe that it is almost like previous posts on this thread aren't read and insubstantive posts are being written just to up individual post counts.

Anyhow, if the reason why my bike turns off at stops/idle is because of a current characteristic of my bike (such as needing to turn the idle rpm), I'm not really going to pick up on that unless I ask other people. It's the combination of reading/asking questions (like on this message board) and hands-on stuff that teaches.

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Water Warrior 2 · 10-14-2011, 01:53 AM

Just occured to me. We all missed one important point. Our newbie is trying to ride the GZ like a scooter. The clutch must be pulled in when coming to a stop. A scooter has a different drive system and doesn't have an actual manual clutch. Use the clutch when stopping and things might be a lot more clear to you. The clutch is let out to go, shifting up and down and pulled in when stopping. That and the too low idle are 2 things to rectify. It will get a lot easier and smoother.

Gz Rider · 10-14-2011, 09:21 AM

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**jonathan180iq** · 10-14-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by "Water Warrior":172w0c7e

Just occured to me. We all missed one important point. Our newbie is trying to ride the GZ like a scooter.

I didn't miss it. This is from my first post on this thread.

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Agreed. See my post at the top of this page (page 2)

Water Warrior 2 · 10-14-2011, 06:33 PM

Oops, my bad. Must have been a senior moment happening. But I must redeem myself a little lol. No one told the OP to stop trying to ride a bike like a scooter. Until the OP realizes the 2 have different drive systems he will continue to have problems. He has to unlearn the scooter operation.

Gz Rider · 10-14-2011, 06:48 PM

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Water Warrior 2 · 10-14-2011, 08:02 PM

My 1st experience with a manual shift was at age 12. Farm truck, early 50's half ton Ford on a rutted dirt road. No power steering, no power brakes or a seat belt to hold me in place. Modern vehicles are pretty much fool proof and easy to drive. That said, I would never go back in time to drive an old pickup again. Having owned auto and manuals over the years I prefer autos in cages and think a manual bike is just the icing on the cake. Part of the motorcycle experience and we get to play footsie with the gears. Now if my Ranger was just an auto I'd be happy.

mrlmd1 · 10-14-2011, 08:57 PM

You can get an automatic bike too if you want - like the Honda DN-01.
Part of the shifting thing is somehow being macho, like would you buy a 6 speed Porsche 911 or an automatic? (and then be considered a wuss?). Or an automatic Miata? (A bigger wuss.)
How would those Harley or other big bike owners look at you with an automatic motorcycle when you pull up and park anywhere near them? And would you park near them? Just wondering. :roll: :neener: :poke2: :lol:

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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Shifting Gears / Clutch / Transmission --- How to operat Just occured to me. We all missed one important point. Our newbie is trying to ride the GZ like a scooter. The clutch must be pulled in when coming to a stop. A scooter has a different drive system and doesn't have an actual manual clutch. Use the clutch when stopping and things might be a lot more clear to you. The clutch is let out to go, shifting up and down and pulled in when stopping. That and the too low idle are 2 things to rectify. It will get a lot easier and smoother. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Shifting Gears / Clutch / Transmission --- How to operat Oops, my bad. Must have been a senior moment happening. But I must redeem myself a little lol. No one told the OP to stop trying to ride a bike like a scooter. Until the OP realizes the 2 have different drive systems he will continue to have problems. He has to unlearn the scooter operation.
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10-14-2011, 08:02 PM	#49
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Shifting Gears / Clutch / Transmission --- How to operat My 1st experience with a manual shift was at age 12. Farm truck, early 50's half ton Ford on a rutted dirt road. No power steering, no power brakes or a seat belt to hold me in place. Modern vehicles are pretty much fool proof and easy to drive. That said, I would never go back in time to drive an old pickup again. Having owned auto and manuals over the years I prefer autos in cages and think a manual bike is just the icing on the cake. Part of the motorcycle experience and we get to play footsie with the gears. Now if my Ranger was just an auto I'd be happy.
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10-14-2011, 08:57 PM	#50
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Shifting Gears / Clutch / Transmission --- How to operat You can get an automatic bike too if you want - like the Honda DN-01. Part of the shifting thing is somehow being macho, like would you buy a 6 speed Porsche 911 or an automatic? (and then be considered a wuss?). Or an automatic Miata? (A bigger wuss.) How would those Harley or other big bike owners look at you with an automatic motorcycle when you pull up and park anywhere near them? And would you park near them? Just wondering. :roll: :neener: :poke2: :lol:
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