HOW TO DOWNSHIFT AND REVMATCH ON A MOTORCYCLE!

[@20skr20]

Yea your the only one that actually said your reving before releasing the clutch

[@20skr20]

What I mean is like the way everyone else described it it’s like you clutch shift rev but that doesn’t make it seem like your still holding the clutch

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya I try to make it so most people who have never even been on a bike can understand

[@FightFilms]

Most other guys doing these videos are show-offs, not teachers.

[@potatoshorts8877]

you have no idea how helpful this is as a teenager with his first dirtbike, i don't have a father figure so this really made me so happy ❤

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Glad I could help bro! Hope you have fun with your first bike

[@albierodriguez9797]

Oh man the way my bike sounds when I hit a proper downshifting is so fucking satisfying. I love how much of a learning experience riding a bike as a beginner is. You’re an awesome teacher 🤙

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man! And I agree it’s one of the most beautiful sounds a bike can make

[@anjalogomez6583]

I’ve watched like 30+ videos on rev matching and this was by far the best instructional video in terms of explaining and actually seeing it in effect. All the other video creators have dark gloves and i’m not able to tell wether or not they’re pushing up or pushing down on the throttle. Preciate the video man. I’m a first time rider and got a honda CBR500R. So I’m definitely excited to get on the road and know that i’m doing everything in my power to preserve my expensive bike parts. Thank you!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man I really appreciate the feedback! Glad I could help out lol I feel the same way as you and try to treat the bike as well as possible to keep it running like new as long as possible. Ride safe out there bro!

[@gonzalosandoval-tx5me]

I've been riding for four months and I some what know how to rev match not 💯yet I mess up but I'm working on it and the way you explained it is really helpful thank you I'm sure all new riders appreciate it 🙏👍

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Haha you would be surprised how many people still don’t get it and ask for clarification. Glad I could help you out lol

[@ramblinjay3816]

Makes sense. I've been trying to figure out downshifting because i do it too slowly while rev matching. I usually try to rev match all the way into 1st gear and apparently that was my mistake. I'm supposed to just downshift into 2nd until i come up to a stop and then pop it into 1st right before i fully stop. If i'm understanding correctly and that 1st gear is just for taking off or kinda putting around in a parking lot etc.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya you never really downshift into 1st coming to a stop. But if you come to a parking lot or a place where you want to put around slow you definitely can downshift to 1st and continue on your way

[@Hasaann]

This video probably explained it the best. I say probably because I don't fully understand it but felt most informed by this video. What I got from this video is the following: IF YOU WANT TO DOWNSHIFT: 1. Clutch IN 2. Rev to add 2k-3k rpm 3. Downshift 4. Ease out clutch 4a. AT FRICTION ZONE get back on the throttle 5. Stay on throttle until clutch is out, and hold. Done. YES?

[@nishanthkarthick210]

I have a Doubt .After rev to higher rpm, whether we should downshift the gear after releasing the throttle?? Or before releasing the throttle???

[@Hasaann]

Bro fuck all of this shit, learn to rev match it takes like 5 mins to learn u dont gotta think about how you downshift and u sound badass @@nishanthkarthick210

[@Shrumbody]

Your perspective as not a beginner yet not a “seasoned veteran” is more palatable than guys videos who’ve been riding for years. Came across your channel after buying a 2017 SV and hope you continue doing your thing cause these vids are 🔥

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks! Really appreciate the support

[@fuyoh94]

I just found this video today after watching a lot of rev matching videos and the concept of catching the rev is what clicks with me. Thanks a lot dude

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Happy to help bro

[@georgeb4428]

I've got a pretty good understanding on how bikes work even though i'm new at riding, but rev matching was my nemesis. You actually described it perfectly and solved all the questions i had about it. Amazing job!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Glad to help

[@giacomoweb]

You did an awesome job man! Explained in a very clear and intuitive way, thanks a lot!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks bro!

[@LaaKel]

Best rev tutorial that actually teaches, unlike all the rest I have watched so far.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks!!

[@brenna.rose.b]

This has been the most informative rev matching video ever. I’ve been struggling for a day or two just downshifting. My poor clutch is screaming but I’m about to try this out!!! Thankyou!!

[@phillipnnn]

this the only rev matching video that actually works and is well explained

[@vincentsky4912]

omg you helped me sooo much haha I was downshifting to 1st gear and almost eating it today. Never rode a motorcycle and built my own with a custom fit lifan 125. Rode her over 4 miles today. Feels great!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Nice job! Congrats on the build

[@daniellandry9366]

I just got my first bike this week and this has literally been my biggest problem. Sure I feel like an idiot, but I'm glad I figured this out!!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Bit of practice and you’ll be slapping gears without thinking twice

[@georgewashington584]

@@daniellandry9366 same, when i was taking a motorcycle training course they taught us how to upshift but since i got a bike 2 days ago ive been struggling to figure out how to downshift and this video really helped

[@francischadcrebillo6557]

One of the best I've watched regarding Rev Match. Thanks Man. Amazing vid. Cheers from the Philippines.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks bro!

[@kenyonbrandt276]

Did you just saved me my bike was jerking because I didn’t know thank you so much from a new rider you saved me

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Happy to help

[@dcfancomics1314]

I have seen some people revv the engine and downshift simultaneously after pressing the clutch. I basically do all 3 things simultaneously like you said.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

It’s all muscle memory after a while. I don’t even notice what I’m doing when I do it it’s second nature lol

[@dcfancomics1314]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG i know. I too revv match unknowingly now. But is it right method to blip and d-shift simultaneously after pressing the clutch for some time. I hav seen guys doing it but i didn't felt it was right as it gives grunt feeling when i shift and blip at the same time when clutch is pulled in for some secs.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

It should be fine in theory because you’re still matching the engine speed to the gear you want to go into. But I know what you mean it’s not the smoothest

[@dcfancomics1314]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG yeah. That's what i meant.

[@rockspydre]

Great video. It should really help people who are just starting to ride. It's too bad youtube and 'tubers such as you weren't around 30 years ago when I just started riding. But I've been sidelined long enough now that I watch this, just do refresh my memory before I pick up my SV650 next week.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man!

[@jayalldayism]

This is the best video I’ve found explaining rev matching! Thanks for taking the time to make this 🙌🏽

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

lol glad someone gets it from the video 😂

[@freeyourmind7435]

I wasn’t downshifting correctly & my back tire kept locking up super scary lol. Thanks for this video

[@valeriegal7911]

I’m new also! So clutch, down shift and quick throttle? Think that’s what I understood. So after quick throttle slowly release clutch. I’m trying to get it mine still jerks lol

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya it takes some practice but you got the right process just have to learn your clutch and see how it need to be released. Some clutches grab at different points than others so you’ll just have to take some time to get it down. But I had the same issue just takes a bit of time.

[@brothermanv]

I had the same issue. It smoothed out for me after giving more revs. I wasn't blipping enough

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya every bike is a bit different to get the hang of downshift on but like you said just gotta practice

[@davemoody9263]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG Yeah, I'm also new, and I'm learning on a 250cc dual sport. For me, I'm finding I need to do more of a slightly longer rev on that kind of bike as opposed to little blips on the throttle that I see in videos like this. Blips weren't getting the RPMs up enough and I was getting the "herky jerks."

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup I had a 250 and I can tell you it definitely take a bit more to get the rpms up lol my bike now is a 650 and it revs up pretty quick

[@renostubbs8504]

Smooth introduction bro,hoping to learn down shifting and riding for that matter

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks bro! Good luck

[@Polohead248]

Thanks for this video man! This is the best video on downshifting that I’ve come across!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man!!

[@ianflorian1090]

thanks. 3 day old rider here.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

No problem man glad I could help

[@brothermanv]

We out here 💪🏾about the same time for me

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ride safe and have fun!! And don’t forget to watch for idiots in cars because they forget motorcycles exist a lot of the time lol 😂

[@ianflorian1090]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG thanks again. it has been 2 days short of a month now since I've been practicing rev matching while downshifting. And I've got a lot better on it, thanks to your video. And it's really fun when I get it right so much so that I keep looking forward to reaching 6th gear immediately whenever possible just so I can do downshifts from 6th gear to 2nd gear hahahaha. downshift with rev matching is way more fun than accelerating to top gear😅

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Haha totally agree man it’s even better with an exhaust 😁

[@joemoody9955]

I find it easier to pull the clutch, but shift and rev at the same time, then release clutch .. seems to click easier with me as I’m not performing 4 separate acts

[@CharlieBam]

I watched like ten vids on this. Best one, good job man 👍

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks! Really appreciate that

[@warzoneboidems]

My guy riding on Bristol and mavis let’s gooo! See you in the sauga streets :)

[@Lukas-gd9we]

Could you please make a video on how to change the spark plugs! I need to change mine soon :)

[@tienchan271]

I am good at shifting in my sport car, going up hill or stop at up hill. I would like to see a video of how you tackle going up hill from a stop with steep slop on a bike.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Same as car, let go of clutch till you feel it start to catch and then let go of brakes and apply throttle and go. But with my bike it has a throttle assist at start so you don’t really have to apply throttle in parking lots and at slow speeds so it would be very easy on my bike you would t even have to use the method I mentioned just let go of brake and let go of clutch slowly and you’re off

[@jbean530]

I’ve been practicing this in the parking lot. They have a stop at a slope in the parking lot. Going from a stop to a sharp right turn is tricky. First time I went over the yellow line so I kept repeating until I didn’t go over the yellow line. Since, if a car was there, I would have crashed. I keep the right foot on the rear brake and let the clutch out really slow. Give more throttle, but let that last part of clutch out very slowly. Then, let up the rear brake when you move forward. Hills are tricky. Good thing I drove a manual car many years ago.

[@jbean530]

Sorry, old message. Just leaving info for the rest of people watching.

[@InTroVertGamer_07]

Brother My father says to see how he uses brakes and clutch and gear shifts and learn and I know that Seeing is also a good way to learn but I can't actually see him using brakes and clutch from the back 😵‍💫😥 what shall I do. I am not good at learning either to be totally honest. This was a very good and educational video keep it up

[@align_2602]

Thanks for the video. It was informative.

[@Ferrerh1]

One of the best downshifting video I’ve seen.👍

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks!!

[@anurag3154]

I really appreciate how well you explained it, brother. Many Thanks. 🙂

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Glad I could help!

[@wackysamurai1583]

I’ve ridden bikes before, but I’m starting on a 09 ZX6R and it’s taking a lil bit to get everything perfected and getting used to the bike lol. Thanks!

[@lenanthony497]

The video makes sense and i understand the method, my only question is i thought when the clutch is engaged the throttle should be off, and the way im understanding this is youre engaging the clutch while flicking the throttle at the same time. Is that correct ?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yes because you want to bring the rpm up for the lower gear to go in smooth. If you don’t blip the throttle you’ll get a jerk when downshifting and possibly lock up the back tire momentarily or make it start skipping

[@piewwwwww]

Good video! The info i was actually RPM wise..people always say blip it just a little..but how much is a little🤣 glad to know it has to be 2-3k above where your actually at. Cant wait to try it. Lets say the throttle is 50% open at ehmm 6000rpm 6th gear at 100km/hr.. You would close the throttle blip it a little more than 50 % open( since 50% before = 6000rpm) to be able to bring those rpm to 8-9k range correct?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

No because once you drop the clutch in, you don’t need to give as much gas because you’re not underload. The engine is just in neutral basically so you don’t even need to give it up to 50% to you just give it a little bit the best way I can tell you is to go out and practice the more you do the better you’ll get.

[@piewwwwww]

Good stuff, i successfully did multiple time !:D thanks again!!

[@Akuri71]

Hi, I just started riding and I have a question. If im going lets say 5omph and the cars in both lanes suddenly hard brake to a stop but im in a high gear and dont have time to down shift, can i pull in my clutch and apply both brakes, and then downshift to the proper gear would that be correct? Or is there a better way? Thank you for the help :)

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

No that’s exactly right. You can just hold clutch in and drop gears until you get to the gear you want weather you’re stopped or still moving

[@dmk_1337]

Can you please tell me what do you do exactly after you pull in the clutch? Clutch - Throttle and downshift after or Clutch - Downshift and throttle before clutch out or whats the exact process? Please can you explain that to me?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Clutch downshift throttle let clutch out

[@dmk_1337]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG ohh so you downshift first and then throttle? Not throttle before downshift?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@dmk_1337 you want to do it all in one motion. If you do it slow just make sure you have your rpms up before letting the clutch out. The more you ride the easier it will be

[@dmk_1337]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG thank you!

[@anongolico]

Theres something I didnt get maybe because of the language barrier 1: pull the clutch 2: downshift 3: pull the throttle a little 4: release clutch In step 3, do you release throttle before releasing the clutch or you're holding the throttle before releasing the clutch?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You go it right but you only blip the throttle meaning you give it enough throttle to bring the rpm up and yes you do it at the same time you are holding in clutch. But you don’t stay on throttle just twist and let go. Once the rpm drops that’s when you release clutch to catch the gear at the right speed

[@anongolico]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG Okay thanks, I'll ride and try practise when the rain stops

[@rihannacrane3534]

I’m trying to learn down shifting more I just got my first bike but the bike keeps jerking forward if that makes sense is it because I’m going to fast to go down a gear or?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya you might be letting the clutch out too soon. Try to let it out smoother and let the clutch catch the RPM at the point where it engages normally. To find out where it engages just sit on the bike with engine off and in gear then roll it back and forth while releasing the clutch to see when it bites. That’s where you want to get the clutch to when downshifting and let it engage before releasing all the way so you don’t get that jerky motion. Just let the rpms drop as you release and when it engages release all the way. You can see in my downshifts you can get it down to one single motion with practice

[@rihannacrane3534]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG omg thank you so much it helped a lot went out for a couple hours today getting a lot better!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Glad I could help!

[@elijahrevero2220]

Hey can you give us a beginners guide bc for my first vehicle getting a sv650

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

What would you want to know? I think I cover most things about the SV in my review videos

[@elijahrevero2220]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG well i wanna know things maby specific to the bike an things i gotta know when practicing. Is it good a u turns? Stuff like that

[@Gsxsmeneer]

@@elijahrevero2220 contact me if you wish, been riding it for 3 months as a beginner (owned 4 cilinder bikes before the sv)

[@luke7925]

I’m so confused what you mean by catching it with the clutch , step 1 you pull in the clutch step 2 you blip the throttle then step 3 shift into lower gear and then slowly let off the clutch without throttle ?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You got it right, just switch step 2 and 3 and you’re good

[@c1sk_1904]

Going to try this got a rebel 2006 250, learning i got the shifting part first day but the downshifting im having trouble still do you clutch in down shift release than repeat ? And looking at the comments i guess you only down shift to second and use 1st for complete stop? And im getting over there stalling phase found the friction zone so when it starts to push give it gas but still stall here and there figuring out the bike😂

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You can downshift as many gears as you want at once as long as you match the rpm’s properly you don’t have to do it one at a time. 1st gear you only use to start from a stop then you wouldn’t normally downshift to 1st till you stop again

[@julzredita7085]

very helpful specially for me that just starting to learn...

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Glad I could help!

[@驰猎北美]

In Canada it's mandatory to pay thousand dollars to go to motorcycle schools, but the schools never taught how to downshift, they just assumed everyone knows how to downshift before, I had very hard time since I knew nothing about riding motorcycle before. Now I have to teach myself how to downshift engine brake/rev match after passed my close track exam, next year will go take road test. pain in an ass.....

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Motorcycle school is not mandatory and it only costs around $400. I’ve done it

[@wolfking8396]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG maybe other provinces, I should be more specific it’s mandatory in Quebec.

[@donald372011]

Makes a lot of sense thanks for the video

[@ariscubanbreed7265]

New rider here.Thanks for those good tips my friend.Ride safe.

[@Treeclimbingexpert]

I got a 2017 SV 650 to replace the DRZ400S I outgrew in a month.

[@bunnyman6321]

When braking for a tight turn do you brake then downshift , downshift then brake, or do it simultaneously? How far out from a tight turn do you use brake n downshifting?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I downshift and then if I’m not at the speed I want to be for that turn then I apply brakes. Just makes sure once you’re in the turn you never use front brakes or it will throw the bike off balance, if you have to slow down during a turn use your rear brakes only. As for when to start to slow down it all depends on the road, your speed, how tight the turn is, the angle of the road and so on. There’s too many factors for me to give you an answer with a set distance like 100 meters or something like that.

[@bunnyman6321]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG Great explanation! Thank you! Is it ok to brake and downshift simultaneously?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yes you can

[@bunnyman6321]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG Thanks for the response?

[@davidteixeira3458]

Good stuff, appreciate the explanation!

[@nishanthkarthick210]

I have a Doubt .After rev to higher rpm, whether we should downshift the gear after releasing the throttle?? Or before releasing the throttle???

[@HeldIntegral]

Step 1 Pull clutch in Then Shift down a gear Step 2 Rev once (blip throttle) and release clutch (cos rpms need to be higher to prevent jerking and lockup If u don't rev u have to wait for rpm to be low enough and then ease out the clutch

[@cosmin535m5]

Please tell me the gloves model. I can see they are alpine star, but can't find that exact model. Thank you.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Sorry I have no idea. I bought them years ago they might not make them any longer

[@MiamiNinja.2Thailand]

So I've been practicing a lot since watching your video. My only question remains as so. Do you break to slow down before rev matching and downshifting? In other words,let's say you going 80 mph, do you slow down to let's say 30 before down shifting from 6th to 5th?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

No I don’t slow down just to downshift. But if you’re slowing down you should be downshifting

[@nishanthkarthick210]

I have a Doubt .After rev to higher rpm, whether we should downshift the gear after releasing the throttle?? Or before releasing the throttle???

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@nishanthkarthick210 downshift before you rev then rev and release clutch

[@rickyramirez9700]

After blipping the throttle do you let go completely and slowly give it gas or do you blip and keep giving it gas as it was before the blip?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

After you blip you don’t touch it till you grab the next gear. Once you engage the gear and let go of the clutch you can give it throttle of you want.

[@joemoody9955]

Just curious, if i just wanted to have fun and make some noise is there any harm in pulling in clutch and revving while in gear?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

No just don’t drop the clutch by mistake or you’ll pop a wheelie

[@mscarriage_]

Very informative video thank you

[@carsonbelknap4496]

Right before you blip the throttle are you rolling off the throttle first? It appears you roll your hand forward for a split second first similar to upshifting, is that correct?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup you’re correct

[@bengleckl1877]

When downshifting and reving. Are u pressing the clutch and at the same time as soon as u rev u shift? Obviously dont rev until you press the clutch right?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup always press clutch first then rev then drop a gear before rpm’s drop. But you want to get it down to where all three happen almost at the exact same time

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Takes a lot of practice so don’t stress just get the muscle memory down and you’ll get faster at it over time

[@joshuavillegass]

I know that place, hope to see you out there man!

[@nightwishpower]

basically, Do i need to use the clutch + downshift + blip at the same time? and then release the clutch?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup you can do it in one motion once you get it down

[@mickthegyp]

Hi Mike... thanks your video is very informative. I'm a 57 yr old going through a midlife crisis, well according to my long suffering wife 😁. I took my (CBT) back in 1991 but regretfully did not follow it up. so now have taken it again but now with the added Theory Test which i didn't have to do back then. I have until August 21 to complete my full licence and with all this covid crap have not been able carry out any training i have only had a couple of days on a 125cc motorcycle and literally 20 mins on a Honda CB500F to see if i could handle a bigger bike . I have been watching hours of videos on techniques and tips (yours included) and my goal is to hopefully obtain my licence and take to the road on an SV650, i just need to gain confidence and learn the skills to pass peticularly my slow speed maneuvers. At my age i'm not going to pass off as a hooligan 😁 its my brothers fault, he rides a Triumph tiger 955i and has 3 Kawasaki ER5`s in the garage one of which he wants to put me on.. we shall see! ATB from the Uk👍

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Haha good stuff man!!! Keep going and just have a good time it seems like you have the right mindset. I think you’re going to fall in love with the SV for sure it’s a very good bike for learning and growing with. You won’t get bored and be amazed at how well it rides for the money. Congrats on the progress so far. Hope to hear more in the future! Cheers.

[@mickthegyp]

Many riders say how learner friendly the SV is, it has a great reputation and I'm looking forward to taking the bull by the horns. I have subbed to your channel and will let you know how things go in the future , thanks 👍

[@josephyoung1878]

@@mickthegyp did you pass your test and conquer the 650?

[@mickthegyp]

@@josephyoung1878 yes , after having to start all over again even after passing mod 1 first time and retaking my theory test the first theory expired so my mod 1 pass became void I had to do it all from the beginning again. I then failed mod 1 foot down in the slalom passed on the second attempt failed mod 2 on lane selection on a traffic island in the rain didn't see the markings. But I'm glad to say perseverance paid off and I passed on my second attempt on a kawasaki Z650 back in November and I'm now a proud owner of a kawasaki ER5 yup one of my brothers 😁 I will cut my teeth on that so to speak and when I'm happy and confident enough I plan on acquiring a suzuki Vstrom 650 . So yeah it was quite an experience with nerves getting the better of me at times but I'm so glad I carried it through... better to have tried than not , than regretted not doing it. Thanks for asking 🙂 👍

[@nishanthkarthick210]

I have a Doubt .After rev to higher rpm, whether we should downshift the gear after releasing the throttle?? Or before releasing the throttle???

[@mohammedaamir4v972]

My question is before you make the blip, do you come off the throttle first then blip?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yes you do come off the throttle first

[@jeffwyatt9255]

So u press in the clutch, down shift, then throttle, or do u do all three at the same time?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

press clutch in then downshift and throttle at same time. You dont wana throttle before holding in the clutch. But as you see from my demonstration you can get it all down to one fluid movement with practice

[@tonywhite9761]

Do you need to apply front and rear brake to slow motorcycle down before you downshift and rematch?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You don’t have to use brakes at all to downshift. However if you are using brakes if you’re slowing down for a light or to stop you can still downshift.

[@michellesanchez9701]

so do you down shift after you bill the throttle? or at the same time

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Same time

[@ethand5672]

What gear do you ride with? Like pants/boots, etc?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

In this video or When it’s hot: Alpinestars motocross gloves Alpinestars Sektor riding shoes Icon Field Armour Stryker Vest (chest and back plate) Jeans (pants) In cooler weather: Alpinestars SMX Air Glove Alpinestars Viper V2 Air Jeans Alpinestars Sektor riding shoes

[@KELOGSMOTO]

How to know if you have to rev match downshifting? Is there specific rpm u need to know?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

If you have a clutch on your bike that you can control yourself then you should rev match when downshifting. Every gear and every speed will change the rpm so you have to know your bike

[@KELOGSMOTO]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG so basically, u have to match the rpm u are in, in every gear, while downshifting? I got my new bike XSR155. im just scared of having damage on my bike due to misgear and incorrectly shiftings. 😅 I know how to ride but, still not pro on this techniques in manual bikes

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You have to match the rpm of the gear you are downshifting too. I explain it in the video. Just follow the video you should be fine

[@marsh4104]

Mike! I'm sure you have been asked this plenty but why don't you wear a jacket of some kind? As a fellow sv650 rider I really enjoy your videos, but I don't want to see you hurt, buddy! Also appreciate downshifting explanation, I am pretty new to riding so this is really beneficial, especially having the same kind of bike haha

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Where I live the humidity is ridiculous. I would literary pass out from heat exhaustion with a jacket on. So unless you guys want one video every 2 months this is how I ride. And I’m always wearing a hard vest, gloves and boots. Not everything I want to wear but most people here ride in tshirt shorts and flip flops lmfao so whatever man you do what makes you happy. I’m not stupid I know what happens when you fall.

[@marsh4104]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG I live in a really hot area myself so I totally understand man, it is pure suffering trying to ride when it's over 100 degrees f outside lol. I appreciate your reply

[@Howtomakeitineverydaylife]

do i roll off the throttle as i downshift? or do i hold the throttle where it is and then blimp it?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Roll off then once you have the clutch in you blip it quickly

[@dansrevenge1209]

this was a really good informative video. Very well explained, but is ur speedo in mph? cause those speeds on those roads seem INSANE.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks! No I live in Canada lol it’s in Km/h

[@dansrevenge1209]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG LOL that makes a lot more sense cause I was like those streets don’t seem like they’re overseas and so I was like maybe the speedo is broken😭. Thanks for the reply I know this vids pretty old, ride safe!

[@rosendo3523]

Great explanation - thanks!

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

*I've only been riding for a few weeks now. No prior experience... No prior experience with using a clutch in cars always been automatic for me. I'm having a hard time down shifting most times I try your way my timing is off obviously and it keeps jerking me and locking up the back wheel. I've gotten to the point these past few days where I'll shift up in gears(not smoothly), and when I get close to a stop sign or light I'll just hold in the clutch all the way and click the shift lever all the way down to 1st. Is that safe to do or am I going to ruin my ninja 250?*

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You won’t ruin your bike but it’s not safe for the reason that if you have to get out of the way for some reason during your stop and you don’t know what gear you’ve clicked down too and now need to quickly move out of a cars way or whatever it can be dangerous. You might have the bike lock up on you and get into a pretty shitty situation. But it’s not hurting the bike

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

My suggestion is keep practicing and you’ll get better each time. 250 is perfect amount of power to learn on and not do anything that will hurt yourself or the bike if you don’t do it perfectly. Like the back tire locking up won’t be as harsh as on a bigger bike and easier for you to learn what not to do on a bigger bike in the future. It took me a while to get smooth too, probably a whole season if not more. And bikes have a wet clutch so you won’t hurt the bike as easily as a car when you don’t shift properly so just get out there and give er! Lol plus anyone buying your bike after will likely be a beginner and won’t know if the clutch is used up or not since they never felt a new clutch most likely

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG appreciate the feedback! I'm trying to learn all I can before I pay $300+ for my motorcycle lessons next week lol. Also when I up shift, most of the times its not smooth and kinda jerky... Will that put wear and tear on the transmission or any part of my bike? I want to practice as much as I can but I'm afraid of ruining parts on my bike by not doing things smoothly....

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG appreciate the feedback! I'm trying to learn all I can before I pay $300+ for my motorcycle lessons next week lol. Also when I up shift, most of the times its not smooth and kinda jerky... Will that put wear and tear on the transmission or any part of my bike? I want to practice as much as I can but I'm afraid of ruining parts on my bike by not doing things smoothly....

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You should be okay. I’m guessing you just get the jerkyness when you shift up because you release the clutch then apply throttle a bit after you fully release. If that’s the case it will be a bit jerky but nothing will be damaged at all. But without seeing you ride myself I can’t tell you 100%

[@Akuri71]

Another question I have is if im in a high gear and hypothetically forget to downshift because I definitely have a feeling this will happen to me, when I come to a stop can I pull in my clutch and shift all the way back down to 1st? or do i have to be mobile to proper shift down?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya you 100% can

[@geostep3870]

Are you pressing the lever to shift down at the same time you're blipping the throttle? Or does it not matter

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yes it does matter! You definitely are doing both at the same time so you can shift quickly. But while practicing it can take a bit of time to get it down.

[@hadi257]

Do you have to close throttle when clutcing in to downshift?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yes

[@aftermath8p]

Do you still close the throttle as you’re shifting down like when shifting up, or is it instead of closing the throttle you’re reving at the exact same time you’re dropping a gear?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

For down I rev to bring the rpms up to match the lower gears rpm. But on up shifting I close the throttle for a split second while engaging the clutch.

[@keanwalmsley4088]

Squeeze clutch in, blip the throttle (rev it quick and let out), down shift and let the clutch out. It’s hard to explain because you have to release the clutch while the rpms are still high to match the predicted rpm for the next gear (it will be higher since it’s a lower gear)

[@marioperez7620]

Can you stop and start in 2nd gear when u come to a stop ?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You can stop I but I wouldn’t start unless you absolutely have too it’s just a lot of strain on the bike

[@amandabarnett9295]

I need to know what the RPMs should be in each gear I guess to rev match….

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

It’s difficult to day because it will be different at different speeds and also different on every motorcycle

[@AhmadAlAjeel]

Yeah.. the problem is my bike doesn't have a tachometer or rev counter or speedometer, its digital... Not even a gear indicator. Its a honda monkey, how do you rev match with bikes like that

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

By feel, you just have to listen and feel the engine and know the bike. On such a small engine it shouldn’t be too hard to master

[@HeldIntegral]

U listen to ur bike. No one is looking at their dash while riding

[@vaderismyfather2172]

Dude this is so helpful

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Glad I could help lol

[@dilbertisms]

Very informative.. thanks

[@benw5146]

Stupid question but are you braking at the same time you’re rev matching and downshifting?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

No but If you need to brake and want to downshift just let off the brake for a second to rev match and then once you let the clutch out continue braking. But you can always shift down a gear or two and then brake and just hold the clutch and brake till you are stopped.

[@benw5146]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG oh okay, thanks!

[@abrahamgamboa7700]

Can i downshift multiple gears while keeping the clutch held down and braking to a stop?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yes you can. But try to keep a mental count of what gear you’re in while doing it so in case you need to move out of the way or quickly accelerate for some reason you’ll be able to just blip the throttle and drop into any gear you need too.

[@onlyfeelNU-15Apr23]

So I need to pull in the clutch lever, downshift the gear and rev match (all at once) and then let the clutch go (the last job in rev m) comparatively smoothly, right?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup you got it!

[@settleragent8283]

Hi, let's say I'm in 4th gear and I wanna shift to 2nd. Can I still rev match if I pull the clutch and shift down twice at once, instead of releasing the clutch in between?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yes you can you just have to match the RPMs

[@settleragent8283]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG Ah cool, thanks. But why do all the pro riders in tutorial videos pull the clutch, rev match, shift down, release clutch for each gear? Is it harder to match the RPM if you shift down 2 or 3 gears at once, without releasing the clutch each time?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Harder on the engine and you rally have to rev it out. Possibly past red line

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Also more chance of throwing the bike off balance of you drop too many gears at once and don’t match the rpm’s the back tire will lock up momentarily and chirp or skip along the pavement. I know from personal experience lol

[@settleragent8283]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG thanks so much, you're awesome man. One last thing if you don't mind. Is it clutch + rev and then shift down, or really everything at exactly the same time?

[@JR-gs6qj]

I seen videos where they dump the clutch on Rev matching but he saying let it smoothly.. am confused man help

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

If you rev it up and dump the clutch you’re basically clutch kicking like what they do in a car. It will actually give a speed boost rather than slow down depending on how much you rev it out. I say smooth so you can release it at the proper rate for your bike and let the gear engage smoothly without jerking the bike around. You’ll get it once you practice

[@JR-gs6qj]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG thank you so much for the reply bro, I have r6 trying to keep it in power band is hard with it having such high rpms it can be snatchy so learning to Rev match maybe help smoothness! Thank you

[@IRoweyI]

Great video, Thank you for this and awsome bike pal 👍

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man

[@hussmer7399]

so clutch in, change gears, rev engine and slowly let go of clutch ?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup

[@SamuraiThePunisher]

Hey mate, as I see in your video you don't keep the clutch for long you almost instantly letting it go is that right?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Every bike is a bit different in how to release the clutch but the main idea is to release the clutch when the rpm is matched to the gear you want to shift too. For my bike it’s easy to match since I’m used to the bike so I don’t have to let it out long. Just enough to slip the gear in. But that takes time and practice. You’ll know by how the bike reacts, if it’s smooth and not jerky when you shift you matched it correctly

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Hope that helps lol

[@SamuraiThePunisher]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG Im gonna do some experiments and practice, because when we group ride in downhills and before corners I downshift my rear wheel most of the times locking! 1 factor is the tires and the 2 factor its me the rider!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I get the tire locking too but only once in a while and when I don’t rev match properly. Also if your tires are cold they’re more likely to lock up but it’s 95% throttle input. Just gotta rev it higher when you rev match and let the clutch out smooth to catch the rpm as it’s falling. Always better to over rev and wait for rpm to drop (fractions of a second)

[@deka.mp3]

could this be done on a 150cc single cylinder, will it damage my bike?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya you can for sure. This is how you protect your clutch from damage. It’s how you are supposed to ride any motorcycle that has a clutch.

[@razvan3974]

when i revmatch it kinda boost me forward...is this gonna burn my clutch or something?i'm a beginner:)))

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

If it’s boosting you then you’re doing it wrong and it will burn your clutch. You should not feel any boost at all it’s supposed to be rev matching so you match the revs of the lower gear. If you’re boosting forward your revving it too high and letting the clutch out too quick. Just practice being a bit smoother with the throttle and clutch. You’ll get it with some practice. Nobody’s perfect when they start

[@dawalrus2861]

Is this for downshifting only or upshifting too?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You don’t need to blip the throttle when up shifting. This only applies to downshifting

[@BikeLife_Guns]

Appreciate the video🙏

[@qjuanwhite8285]

Thank for being the first to explain what im doing with rev matching i watched so many vids🤦🏾‍♂️ this the only one that made it clear

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

No problem glad I could help out lol

[@crosca82]

Is your speedometer set to mph or kph? Thanks

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Kph I’m in Canada

[@crosca82]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG thanks a lot for your swift reply, I much appreciate it and your video is very helpful. I have a 2023 SV650 and I'm a beginner rider. I'm still getting to know with the bike and sometimes I confront myself with this problem when downshifting without rev matching, especially when going from 6th to 5th, the bike is not very smooth and a bit clunky, maybe even makes like a strange metallic sound, I don't know if I describe it well. Worth mentioning that it has like 300 miles, is still in breaking in period and I don't want to over rev it, trying to keep it under 5k rpm for the first 500 miles, like the manual says. Best of luck mate and thanks a lot, your video is gold. I hope I will master the rev matching pretty soon, haven't tried it yet but I will surely will. 😁

[@michalelee]

How can i change gear smooth plesae

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Lots of practice

[@MK-jp6cc]

So you hold in clutch, down shift and rev whilst still holding in the clutch and then you let go of the clutch ?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya before the RPM start to drop too much so you can engage the next gear at the right rpm which will be higher than the gear your shifting from which is why you rev match

[@MK-jp6cc]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG wow I’m surprised you replied after this long 😂 so I rev so it goes to a couple thousand higher rpm then it was originally when downshifting

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup and then drop and gear and release the clutch to catch the lower gear at the right rpm. But try to learn to pull the clutch in, drop a gear and rev match all at the same time. Takes some practice but eventually you won’t even notice you’re doing it. At the beginning just take it easy and try doing one step at a time, long as you rev it up and release slow you can be at 0rmp and just rev it up and match any gear you want

[@MK-jp6cc]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG ah okay thanks and this is all for downshifting right ?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup

[@ahsanchoudhry3414]

Wonderful man

[@oYOKAIo]

What Internal mic you have ?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Not sure what mic it is but I’m plugged into a tascam tr-05 and I use that for audio then sync the audio file with my video file in editing. It’s a bitch lol 😂