-
There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
shifting
- Thread starter poppajim
- Start date
billybovine
Active member
Start out by shifting by rpm. Then as you get used to it you will change to how it sounds. Upshift at about 5,000 or higher. Never cruize in 5th gear below 4200. It will downshift for you if you are busy or lazy. But if you don't come to a stop. Downshift manually before twisting the grip. Hold the throttle in a steady position during shifts. The computer will handle the rpm thing.
PaladinLV
New member
Starting with a 59 Rambler and up thru today, regardless of car or bike, I have always shifted by sound.
AJ
AJ
jtonga
New member
I have heard a lot of people saying to hold it steady while shifting but I find that shifting while accelerating is much smoother. I still shift at higher rpm's (5,500 +/-), but do so while accelerating. IDK... I could be doing this shifting thing all wrong but let me tell ya, it shifts like butter :thumbup:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
RE Shifting:
The two cylinders like to be shifted in the 5500 rpm range. The engine "comes alive" at that point.
The three cylinders like to be shifted in the 3500 rpm range.
I know the sound for each of mine and usually shift by ear.
I leave the downshifts to the :ani29: unless I feel the need to punch it for more power.
Your :spyder2: should be in the "ballpark" but you need to find your "sweet" spot.
And regardless of engine--no need to "roll off" when putting it into a higher gear.
The two cylinders like to be shifted in the 5500 rpm range. The engine "comes alive" at that point.
The three cylinders like to be shifted in the 3500 rpm range.
I know the sound for each of mine and usually shift by ear.
I leave the downshifts to the :ani29: unless I feel the need to punch it for more power.
Your :spyder2: should be in the "ballpark" but you need to find your "sweet" spot.
And regardless of engine--no need to "roll off" when putting it into a higher gear.
SpyderAnn01
Active member
AJ, it is a good thing that you have a 1330 because if you were shifting a 998 by sound you’d be lugging it and making costly clutch repairs.
Bob Denman
New member
The 1330s are so un-fussy, that it doesn't matter when you shift them. As long as the computer will allow the shift to occur: go for it! :thumbup:
(I shifted by sound)
(I shifted by sound)
Buckeye Bleau
New member
Easy Rider
New member
teninospyder
Member
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Billy, I usually run in the 3000-3500 range, regardless of gear. Why do you recommend the highlighted above?
Billy, I usually run in the 3000-3500 range, regardless of gear. Why do you recommend the highlighted above?
Easy Rider
New member
Desirable for some riders but not really necessary for a pleasurable ride. :thumbup:
teninospyder
Member
Bob Denman
New member
He did; that advice is best applied to the 998s. It'll keep you from toasting the engagement clutch on those models.
SE-equipped V-Twins have a centrifugally-engaged clutch
The triples have one that is hydraulically engaged.
Last edited:
stevencovert
Member
Yes about 5K to 6K, throttle steady. I read here somewhere you never want to be below 4K RPM? Something about the clutch is fully engaged around 3800 or so? It does take some getting used to between the 1330 and the 998! We have both and it freaks the wife out on the 998 revving so high.
Similar threads
