Can you downshift multiple gears when stopped?

bigwonton · 06-21-2008, 02:50 AM

Here's a general question about downshifting. When I'm pulling up to a red light, I generally downshift as my speed decreases. However, sometimes in traffic, I'll have to come to a quick stop in 4th or 5th when the car in front of me decides it was to make a turn at the last minute. In these cases, I've found that the GZ250 sometimes has issues downshifting all the way into first. I'll only get down to second or third and then I'll have to let out the clutch slightly, letting it grab and then clutch again before I can finish downshifting to 1st.

Did a search and found one other rider experiencing the same issue. Is it the general consensus that this happens with the GZ250 only or is it just something to deal with for all bikes (although a friend with a Vulcan swears he can go all the way down to first from 5th or 6th)? If it's abnormal, any hints on how to remedy it?

06-21-2008, 02:50 AM	#1
bigwonton Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 90	Can you downshift multiple gears when stopped? Here's a general question about downshifting. When I'm pulling up to a red light, I generally downshift as my speed decreases. However, sometimes in traffic, I'll have to come to a quick stop in 4th or 5th when the car in front of me decides it was to make a turn at the last minute. In these cases, I've found that the GZ250 sometimes has issues downshifting all the way into first. I'll only get down to second or third and then I'll have to let out the clutch slightly, letting it grab and then clutch again before I can finish downshifting to 1st. Did a search and found one other rider experiencing the same issue. Is it the general consensus that this happens with the GZ250 only or is it just something to deal with for all bikes (although a friend with a Vulcan swears he can go all the way down to first from 5th or 6th)? If it's abnormal, any hints on how to remedy it? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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