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

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

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:

Actually I am a bit of a wuss. I would opt for an auto Porsche. One of Yamaha's (???) big touring bikes has an electric shift of some sort and seems to appeal to some riders. Ridley bikes are U.S. made and autos for the non shifting set. Big scooters are autos and proving to be popular and reliable with many folks buying them as touring machines. They also have great handling characteristics which is a bonus in any bike.
Where would I park ?? Beside my friend's H-D of course. Just like where I park my dirty blue Vstrom with no chrome. :lol:

[Gz Rider]

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[Water Warrior 2]

Had my share of shift em type cages. Went back to a shifter after many autos and don't like it anymore. With an auto Porsche I could do the twisties and still hold my coffee in one hand. My next whatever(cheaper than a Porsche) cage will be an auto for sure.

[mole2]

Originally Posted by 7653

To answer your concerns:

Yes, I have a learner's permit.

Yes, my bike is insured.

Yes, my bike is registered.

Yes, I have been driving in controlled environments such as parking lots and roads known to have very little traffic.

Do yourself a BIG favor that may save your life. TAKE THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION BASIC RIDER COURSE. Your questions will be answered there and you will learn the proper way to operate a motorcycle. You keep doing what you're doing (self taught) and you're going to hurt yourself or kill yourself or hurt/kill someone else.

[Gz Rider]

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[mrlmd1]

Or maybe his.

[Gz Rider]

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[mole2]

Originally Posted by Gz Rider

Are you suggesting he did someing wrong on this board or on the street :skull: ?

Yes. You CAN'T learn how to drive on a forum whether it be a motorcycle, car, plane, etc. What he is asking is the very basics of operating a motorcycle and will be covered in the class which is why most everyone is saying to take the course. If he realized it then he would take the course and end this very basic question(s) at that before he hurts/kills himself or someone else.

[Gz Rider]

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