How To Ride a Motorcycle: Part 2 - Shifting & Downshifting

How to ride a motorycycle part 2, covering shifting, downshifting, and the friction zone. Good luck everyone! =)
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[@kvlt22]

To everyone learning, don’t worry you’ll get it! It seems complicated at first but it becomes second nature. Ride on!

[@rickshue3583]

I'm starting to learn now. Obviously struggling, thats why Im watching this video. My foot keeps missing the gear switch too

[@ludens_]

✊

[@stevemac7933]

@@rickshue3583 qqq

[@FERCASPR]

I can completely understand it I never ride on before but I’m gonna buy a GSXR 750 🏍💨🔥 very soon 😁🤪

[@ernestomarquez4972]

@@rickshue3583 Maybe try adjusting the shifter to the right level

[@aliciarenee8206]

I’m literally on lunch break on my mfp class and wasn’t getting this in class. The way you explained it is so much easier to get. Thank you for posting this! I’m more confident going back into the class.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

So glad I could help! Good luck on the rest of your course and happy riding! =)

[@ameliaingle1613]

So Alicia did you pass!?

[@aliciarenee8206]

@@ameliaingle1613 yes I did! 😀

[@aliciarenee8206]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND thank you!

[@amyvillarreal5487]

Did you pass

[@Taryn0405]

“Take offs” were the hardest for me. All of a sudden it clicked. It becomes almost natural when your brain clicks with the mechanics. I’ve discovered that learning the “feel” when riding as opposed to a rigid step by step process did wonders.

[@arnoldojimenez7924]

I was always afraid of driving these cause I thought it was to complicated but wow this is easy

[@MotoMiles]

I have watched so many videos and this is the best instructor I have seen. Thanks so much !

[@rebeccalasky6109]

It's easy to shift not so easy to do slow turns and maneuvers. But yeah get a bike and practice. I got one a few months ago and I'm already riding everywhere.

[@antoniorodriguez162]

@@rebeccalasky6109 I’ve gotten pretty good at slow speed maneuvers but I can’t wrap my head around the gears and how they work. I’ve dumped my engine on the highway and it was scary. I just don’t understand rpm and all that

[@nikolaib7129]

@@antoniorodriguez162 get a Honda they’re very user friendly most of the newer bikes have shift indicators and it shows what gear you’re in on the display.

[@331moto]

LoL.

[@c6Rdin]

just up shifted for the first time thanks to this video, got comfortable with it and was able to get up to 5th without stalling/falling/crashing

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thanks for watching! Happy to help :)

[@Bible_Ben]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND Hey man! If you want to brake really fast, and you're in 6th, can you first stand still and then shift all the way down by just holding the clutch and shifting down?

[@jiten2k5]

@@Bible_Ben yes, you can do that if you pull clutch while braking or slowing down. But if you slow down without pulling in clutch,the bike will stall as the gear is too high for that speed. With practice, you'll be able to downshift and brake simultaneously. This will also engage engine braking which makes the bike slow down faster than just braking

[@kynmcklbrg]

What bike do you ride? None of the bikes I've ridden stall when shifting up or down in motion

[@JayBEE-o7o]

Be safe out there brother.

[@NewfNukem]

Just bought a Kawasaki z650. My first bike at 45 years old. This was one of the best instructional videos I've seen. Thanks for doing it slowly.

[@jdennis928]

That’s what I bought last week at 41! Happy riding!!

[@BuffyCee]

how did it go? I just got one at 53. terrified to right on highway. How long did that take

[@timothylynch6074]

Same here at 21, I accidentally wheelied her while trying to shift into 2nd lol. Thankfully got it under control safe and sound

[@jordysavage3363]

Just bought my first bike yesterday off the lot. First time on any bike since I was like 9. Stalled it 10 times before I successfully launched, definitely embarrassing. But now I’m riding it up and down my street and getting better at the gears. Thanks for the video, I’ll let y’all know when I’m a pro 🤙🏻

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Awesome! Congrats 🎉

[@ap-mb3sm]

How's it going g

[@jordysavage3363]

@@ap-mb3sm I got really good at riding and started doing 70+ through stalled traffic downtown. I decided to sell my bike when I realized I’m too much of an adrenaline junkie for it. I’ll get another one when I’m older lmao

[@ap-mb3sm]

@@jordysavage3363 haha hell ya. Good thinkin bro stay safe

[@zzzironnnaiimzzz1226]

I’m in the same situation right now but I’m not really allowed to ride cos I don’t have my license so I literally sneak out at 2 in the morning to practice it with out my mom finding out

[@roy_icy]

after driving manual car for 8 years 7:20 made my day! I was exactly thinking its like manual but few changes. now im more hyped and more motivated to get a bike :)

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad I could help!

[@AnthonyCarson-v9q]

I'm a Honda CBR 900 rider and been a rider for years and was looking at other things and this came up on my feed and his information is epic and he makes it so simple for someone that knows nothing about bikes but, wants to ride or maybe is scared of em.He did a wonderful job and all the advice was right on. Be careful out there and happy riding everyone.Stay solid ya all!

[@malikmitchell8038]

Honestly this is one of the best videos... ! very great explaining

[@luldraxo8640]

Yo your the first dude that’s not annoying when he explains stuff , you got another subscriber 💪🏽👍🏽

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Hey thank you!

[@yoppadre]

I’m just learning how to ride and every video I’ve watched has been really confusing but I can say this was the best tutorial I’ve seen so far, you explained it extremely well 👍

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad you liked it!

[@jourdan2047]

Have you been using you throttle when you shift ?

[@mariaalisia9504]

who else is watching without a bike because they can’t afford it

[@AKA-12392]

🙋

[@ThomasBeam-b1o]

Me , for now

[@ichysmith6394]

Well 😂

[@Ktube3210]

Lol😂

[@Nick-wc6bz]

Damn sorry pal

[@influorescence4443]

thank you so much for this. i genuinely needed someone who would actually show a visual representation instead of just explaining to me how it works. i struggle a lot with understanding what people tell me unless theres visual instructions

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

I’m the same way, visual learner. Happy I could help 😄

[@dustinbrunolli426]

Just turned 27 and I'm thinking of getting a bike in 2 months, your videos are very helpful to start learning the fundamentals with very clear instructions. Thank you, oh and I am a new subscriber

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Great to hear! Thank you and good luck!! :)

[@breezejohnson7775]

Yo i watched your video for 3days straight and was ridin the next day after I bought my bike. Best video on KZbin.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thank you so much!

[@johnkingzett7552]

Just got my first bike, and tbh it has me more nervous than when I got my CDL driving an 18 speed. My mom was in a horrible accident on a bike when I was a kid, so I want to make sure I know everything and learn the right way before I’m ready to get into traffic. This video was very well put and you explained things great. Gonna find a nice street to ride on to get used to the shifting/use of brakes and clutch. Thank you!

[@slumpgxd3280]

Just bought my first bike. 883 sportster, plenty of power to have fun on and scares me a little but my grandpa just told me I will respect it more. Lol

[@kalebmiller5893]

One year later, how’s the rides going so far?!

[@johnkingzett7552]

@@kalebmiller5893 it’s been awesome! Been big into cruising all the parks around me, and man is it nice! Once I stopped over thinking, everything became so much easier and enjoyable!

[@XandeRToXic]

Man.. "Friction Zone" No one ever taught me that. I just got a bike today, after not having been on one for years, so I have some cobwebs to dust off. You're a great teacher! Thank you!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Right on! Thanks so much man!

[@CaliShooter19]

Literally explained everything perfectly, I just picked up on a Yamaha 7Z6R and It was first time operating a street bike and I got the hang of the shifting but now I realize a few things I was doing incorrect, thanks for this video!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Welcome aboard!

[@broadythebarber4458]

I went to the rider course and learned that way. I never rode a motorcycle, and in three days I was a pro 💪🏾

[@DaxXx988]

Yeah... You were not lol.

[@briwalsh5683]

Thank you for these videos. I am buying my wife’s dads bike & absolutely thrilled to be able to learn beginner steps from your videos. ♥️

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

So happy these videos have helped others, thank you for watching and good luck! :)

[@DE_ADdied]

im 23 and have been working on mini bikes as a route to learn about bikes the past few years but i haven't gotten a bike because I've been scared to learn on my own but this gave me ALOT OF CONFIDENCE, you make it seem so SIMPLE, THANK YOU SIR !!! :)

[@helzbelz2818]

I feel like ive watched 100s of these and either i cant see whats going on or its made so complicated and ive driven what u guys call a stick shift for 20 odd years ( uk girl ) You made it so simple that i actually now feel a bit of confidence to learn. Thanks

[@vTxnto]

Im currently in class. I go back tomorrow in the morning to finish my course. They explained this in very little detail. Thankfully I came across your content! This is super helpful and probably my only problem besides throttle and clutch manipulation.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck to you 👍🏻

[@vTxnto]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND I passed the course! Thanks, brother!

[@albertizdead3758]

i learned to ride a bike in 3 minutes. i also have years of car manual experience so i think that helped a lot

[@gatoBandido-sk5hh]

Finally a visual representation for absolute beginners!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thanks for watching!

[@rodneyhickman598]

This is a great tutorial for wanting to learn and beginning riders Salt,Keep up the good work blessings to you and your love ones.Stay safe my friend.Oooh yes 🤣 Ride it like you stole it .😁😁👍👍

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Rodney Hickman thanks a lot Rodney! 😁👍🏻

[@jhosanna5342]

Thank you Brother

[@bumz.6882]

I finally understood it! Thank you! I was giving it gas before the bike was going on its own in first gear and was wondering why would it stall all the time, finally figured it out! Thanks a lot

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad it helped!

[@thuos85redrumm.54]

Always good to freshen up on the everyday usage and mechanics of your bike. So it sticks in your mind and won't forget it.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Suzukiman85 Suzukiman85 agreed 💯

[@blackzeppellica]

After buying my first motorcycle few days ago your video popped out on my you tube. Thank you for showing this. I am a beginner and this helps a lot

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

So glad my video can help others! Thank you for watching! :)

[@davidpatterson5435]

The best rider/teacher in KZbin!!!

[@evandawood7047]

You explained that very well. One of the best videos out there for shifting

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shan6659]

I did my CBT a few months ago and shifting gears was the hardest part for me. (Never actually passed it because I was to scared to go out on the road in the end) 😂😂 good video though 😃

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Shannøn W hey we’ve all been there don’t worry, I would say practice on something small like a dirt bike or a grom/z125 👍🏻

[@iwantaniphone474]

Out of interest, as im looking to do my CBT in the next month, what about the shifting was the hardest part ? do you mean as if coming up to a junction or stop ? or turning ? or just putting it into first to begin with ?

[@cheryltrapper6465]

I still am and I really wish I had someone to ride with. My husband doesn’t ride. He can ride, but not as enthusiastic as me.

[@majujeshidotukutotamonokua8089]

@@Uruz_7 im learning, my class is in a hour, clutch control and starting is my hardest part, everything else i do fine, I struggle to move from a standstill idk why I just keep stalling it or making the bike jerk itself instead of smoothly

[@crismc3023]

Im the same buddy I thought the Mrs was sending me for a scooter 50cc auto CBT, to get there and realize it was 125 manual she booked by accident...never been on a bike in my life so tried but wasnt confident on not stalling and being rear ended lol...Went got me a cheap ass 125cc for £300 headed to the old industrial estate and didnt even take a day to get the hang of it, just waiting on a cancellation slot to re-sit. Have faith you will get it and Oh Boy what a feeling when you do...Woooooft😂

[@sukantabhattacharjee39]

This is the ultimate guide. No video on entire youtube tells this complete story.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thank you!

[@chrisjimenez2192]

Thank you I literally just bought my very own brand new bike but I legit have zero experience, never ridden before, only passenger a handful of times I got what I think most bikers would call a crappy bike but I'm proud of it & is currently my most valuable possession but the most I've done on it so far is sat on it & turned it on lol It's an X-Pro BD125-2 aka Boomcat 4 stroke, 125cc Chinese made, cafe cruiser kinda lookin, I've read It's design is based off a 70's Honda bike

[@xsigen9215]

I’ve watched a few clutch and shifting videos I’ve found this one is the best I’ve seen so far. Gonna be watching this over and over

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Awesome, thank you!

[@WilliamFiset-videos]

Amazing explanation! Thanks for getting to the point with no BS really helped me out!

[@Chili_Garage]

Finally a video that answers my questions with slowing down and coming to a stop

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thanks for watching!

[@robixmv9925]

Yes man, you're a good teacher!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Robix thank you!

[@jehoshualewis2525]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND hey. Assuming you are in 6th gear. Can you squeeze the clutch, let go of the gas, and without letting go of the clutch OR squeezing the gas again, can you just keep shifting down from 6 to 1?

[@ahiagbechristian8442]

@@jehoshualewis2525 no bro you have to hit the gear down before

[@jehoshualewis2525]

@@ahiagbechristian8442 elaborate more please..I don't think you understand my question but you didn't write enough for me to know for a fact....Do you have to squeeze the clutch every time you downshift or can I squeeze the clutch once(and hold down) and just tap on the gear till it goes from 4 to 1?

[@imagineit8888]

After 4 years still the best video hands down

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thank you!

[@shuggiegillespie2614]

This was better explained than my Cbt for my motorbike

[@banTsmきンー]

I just learned how to hold on the friction zone without giving any gas, very nice tutorial.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

awesome! and thank you!

[@sparky_lesbian8082]

I was nervous about even trying to ride a motorcycle but i tell you what they way he explains it... Makes it so easy to understand watching him puts me at ease... Its not hard once you get that hang of it

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thanks Natalie! Glad my videos could help! :)

[@kidena.338]

Learnt from this video when I started having the riding class, pass the test and got my license. Really helpful! Now i got my own bike, i’m rewatching this again because the bike I got is different from the one I ride on during my lessons.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad it helped!

[@motovation3181]

I vlogged my fiancée learning a few weeks ago and now she looks like a pro!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

MotoVation 3 that’s awesome! I’ll check it out 😄👍🏻

[@motovation3181]

SALTxTHExWOUND awesome!! Hope to have half the channel you have one day lol

[@jomarocasio4]

I’m getting my first bike in a month and I was worried about shifting before I reach this video! I appreciate it!

[@alexmontoya656]

My biggest fear was "how am I going to know when to switch gears" I bought my first bike 800cc first time rider self taught with the help of video like these ! Shifting was natural stop and going was the hard part lol constantly stalling im getting better tho 4th day!

[@kyrissathomas3875]

Make sure that when you down shift you rev match to slow you down. When you only hold clutch in and gear down it might feel groggy and shaky. So that your engine speed will match transmission and so on.

[@stavrosseetaram5079]

What type of bike did you get? I’m about to get a 95 Vulcan 800,

[@Zurr-En-Arrh]

800cc is too much powet for first bike i reccomed 600cc-300cc

[@Mahirkayani]

800 first 😳😳 Damn bro!! wasnt the accelration an issue?

[@b_lus_2571]

I just got my first bike it’s a 954cc Fireblade you can learn in anything if you take it slow

[@RoccoDemonikDeLuca]

It's not the same. You can shift into neutral from any gear in a car. On a bike, neutral is only found between 1&2. This was the very reason I started looking for tutorials on downshifting into neutral when braking. Since cars can go into neutral from any gear, I never use the clutch when stopping. Just rap the pedal to get it out of gear and hit the brake. No clutch needed. Your video here, helped remind me that the clutch can be used to remove power from the drivetrain, just like neutral. I drive a semi but, don't own a bike...yet. 😁 Of the few tutorials I went through, this one is the best. Great job explaining downshifting and finding neutral because I thought you had to go down on the shifter 3 times then up twice to get to neutral (like up shifting in reverse). Didn't know you could reach neutral from 2nd. I asked my dad and he was like, "Aw ya just keep smacking it down and it'll go into neutral"...😐... My father would've had me in 1st gear so knowing that half step between 1 & 2 was very important. Like I said above, thank you for the great tutorial. You hit on everything I was questioning. Thank you.

[@juliebella8996]

As a super beginner, you have a great way of explaining things. New subscriber!

[@arlenea2068]

I’m a new rider too, I haven’t made it to 2nd gear tho 😭😭😂 maybe next week

[@ezrajames8238]

U still alive bb? Pls respawn

[@myname9252]

250 cc?

[@madiglenn4752]

Thank you for explaining you have to hold the clutch in when you come to a stop!! I could not figure out why I kept stalling. This was so helpful!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad it helped! Ride safe!

[@kimberlylalley3305]

I’m just starting out learning an honestly this video just helped me so much. I now know why I kept stalling is because I didn’t know when taking off you push the gas while letting the clutch out slowly. I was letting the clutch out all the way then trying to push on the gas. I can’t wait to try again tomorrow. Thank you! How do you know what gear you need to be in?

[@antoniorodriguez162]

Every bike is different, you have to feel it. 1st gear takes me to about 25 mph then I do second until 45, then I switch to third until I’m like 65 on the highway which I switch to 4th my bike only has 4 gears

[@Roy-pi9td]

You're rpm's and obviously the speed you are going i believe 🤔

[@impicker3027]

Dude you have to be one of the better teachers on KZbin. Every other channel they are mixing up what you should and shouldn’t do. Adding in basic shifting to advance shifting.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thank you! Glad I could help :)

[@anniyarobinson5163]

Explained better than my instructors. Thank you so much 🧡

[@warren1207]

Recently bought my gsxr600 and your videos helped me a lot and are explained very easily. Love your content and you certainly helped me to understand how to ride this beautiful machine.

[@iremainproductions4827]

Amazing video! This will definitely help a new rider. Great job making it simple and easy to understand.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad to hear it!

[@LostNub06]

Just got my 1st bike and its super nerve wracking but watching these really help

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching

[@loverboy]

Good video. I had a 2005 zx1000r

[@themacabremortecina]

getting a bike for the first time & everyday ive been watching a ton of motorcycle videos, thanks bro

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

No problem 👍

[@MountainGoat2024]

Counterbalance would be a good one. Tip I would use all the time is ALWAYS pull the clutch in that way the bike won't stall or take off because without the clutch the bike is useless.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

William Rodgers agreed! Good tip 😁👍🏻

[@PizzaWithScandal]

atlast someone who takes his time to teach, much love

[@johnvalentino2521]

Yo bro good tutorial! How about tutorials on panic braking and situations when a pedestrian suddenly crosses the road, and also what to do when approaching a curved road, after that I'm all set to buy a motorcycle lol.

[@NasdaqManiac]

A vid will always be better but I can give some quick tips on what you asked. If a pedestrian gets into the way, you want to either brake with both front and back make sure it's steady and smooth pressure so you don't skid. Let's say you are going too fast to stop swerve out of the way without any brakes. if you are a beginner it is best to always do your shifting and braking before a corner. if you're in a corner and you upshift and you let out the clutch too heavy the back wheel could lose traction and same thing goes with if you downshift at higher rpm with improper clutch release. As you get better with the bike you will be able to brake and shift in a corner but it's best to do it well before the turn when you are just starting off.

[@theblukatlife]

@@NasdaqManiac thanks I'm starting too and I am a little scared to go in the big streets

[@adingoazuntaba]

Quick tip: don’t slam the front brake with your four fingers you’ll fall. Use your forefinger and your middle finger it’ll make you stop immediately and smoothly

[@thezipper100]

@@NasdaqManiac I crashed my first bike doing what you explained not to do! Great advice my guy

[@geez_630]

mans made my life 10x easier with this vid, been trying to find this exact instruction video for a while and no one shows it so thanks bro🙏🏼

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad I could help

[@manas_singh]

I will mentally practise this until my dad buys me one.

[@eldee100]

Im literally watching this at work rn, only thing I wanna buy at the end of the month is a bike

[@SufyaanT]

@@eldee100 I've just got a part time job working every day after school until 10PM until I can afford one although I still need to convince my parents for permission.

[@Dan_Moto]

@Moto Koto verty easy to learn to shift, just take time on your driveway with the bike.

[@alexcantlow740]

As a mountain biker you mentally ride anyways. You can tell the future no joke. Look past the corner and thru it.

[@rabindra_maharjan]

😅🥺

[@jerseylife8701]

As someone who can drive a stick in a car, you made this super easy to understand. Thanks!

[@SirNoggertonV]

I will catch you guys in the next life 😂😂

[@Scxbah]

I watched a video before this and it confused me. Watched yours and it made sense especially when comparing it to a car but with the clutch and gears reversed. I'm from the UK so stick is the norm so thanks for simplifying it!

[@kerbzmonster2150]

Thanks for the info - will definitely be practicing this tomorrow

[@stresslee]

I took the class for 2 days, had never ridden any sort of bike other than a bicycle before and I picked up my brand new bike the day after learning and went straight to the street for the first time from leaving the dealer. If you’re learning or you’re about to and you’re afraid/nervous. Don’t be. If I can do it that quickly, then you can do it too!! I believe in you all. I don’t recommend doing what I did for everyone, but I’m the type to just say F it and I’m usually pretty good at doing things while under pressure.

[@nikolamijuskovic7791]

Thanks Salt, Appriciate the effort. This will surely be a good heads up for me so im prepared for future cuz i wanna learn to ride :D Keep it up!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Nikola Mijuskovic thank you Nokola! 😁👊🏻

[@fortinoaguilar3116]

About to receive my first bike ever this was the most help I’ve gotten in weeks thanks for the help!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@waleedahmedkhan6986]

Sir Thanks for free teaching, love from Pakistan.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Waleed Khan thank you!

[@blackhannahofficial]

I really appreciate this video. I'm taking a class soon & needed to get a better understanding of the reading manual. 👍🏾

[@slanderco340]

so, when do you need to shift? ive had this question for a while. when do you know you need to shift into 2nd gear? and when do you need to know when to downshift back to 1/2?

[@antoniochiorazzo7974]

There's many reasons why you would shift gears. As a general rule of thumb, people shift gears to go faster. It's that simple. If your in first, you need to shift to second to go faster. Same thing goes in third fourth etc. Now downshifting is actually a bit more complicated. It's not as simple as just going slower, because if you wanted to stop, you would use your brake and not your clutch right? Downshifting is just essentially preparing for a stop, so when you start moving again your more prepared. Let me give you an example. Let's just say your in third gear and your going 50 on a road. You see the light turning yellow. Downshift. Your in second. Keep in mind you have to do this within a certain distance from the stop. You can't just downshift 10 meters before the light, because you won't have enough time to stop. So now that you are in second, you essentially already stopped. All you have to do from here is pull in your clutch, hit the brakes to stop the bike, put it in first and wait until the light turns green. Some people unironically downshift to first gear before they actually stop the bike, but I don't think that's necessary. If you want to do it go ahead. I prefer stopping at second then downshifting to first. I feel like first gear is just a gear that was made for the bike to start going after a stop. No one should downshift into first gear while their moving (my opinion always). Anyway good luck dude hope this helped you!

[@davidibarra1191]

@@antoniochiorazzo7974 that was some good Information, but im really confused, when your in 4 gear for example, can you downshift to 3, or if your on 5 can you down shift to 4 ? If so then how ?

[@jessicachambers1591]

@@antoniochiorazzo7974 great explanation! I’m taking the certification class and kept tripping up because I was in 2nd going fast and they wanted us to do a quick stop. My brain was having a hard time downshifting and then doing the quick stop then I would end up letting go of the clutch and stalling. Going to try braking then shifting into first

[@oldgreg5799]

When you switch gears you usually. Switch to second or the next gear at around half rpm or a little more for smoother transition

[@gerardovallejo6788]

Hope you see this. Thanks man, I wanted to get a Honda Rebel 500 but I was scared that I wouldn't be able to learn how to shift. You just relieved months of stress. You're much appreciated 🤙.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad I could help

[@jxidxjdj9485]

Yeah u need gear, u can wreak at almost any speed

[@soulja304]

Just bought my first bike 86 Suzuki Savage, once I’m comfortable I’ll be excited to get my first sportsbike

[@adamp834]

Every one will have this packed down in one week riding every day

[@sxbrandoremixes5917]

i managed it in 4 rides somehow but yh it very muscle memory dependent

[@andreigalang8243]

Damn even i already know about a manual bike balancing is still my problem

[@kristinekuenzi7466]

thanks for the learning video. i just bought my very first honda sabre 2001 limited edition...now i have to get the shifting out of my head to the bike....!!!.....thanks for the video....it really helped.!

[@lieghggarcia9331]

You maid it look so easy 😂 now I wanna go try it out

[@iMr.Jetpacks]

I've watched close to if not exactly one hundred of these types of videos and this is the #1 best!! I love it!!!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

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[@edwintroy6957]

This is good video

[@Ladosligese]

good thing to make it a habbit to clutch in .. dosent hurt anything at all only helps in the long run

[@nflnfl560]

My problem with shifting and downshifting I can only do it smoothly when I do the motions slow rather then all at once, any tips on that? TIA

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

NFL NFL Ride more.

[@jeffwyatt9255]

Before u know it, u will be using all three components simultaneously

[@codyvance9973]

Never drove a bike in my life. My buddy asked if I wanted to drive his so I literally just watched this video, then hopped on and drove around downtown Houston with no problems👍👍

[@PLC337]

Sheesh if you can ride in Houston traffic for ya first time you got some nuts😂 I’d do the same thing tho

[@joshreyes3624]

When stopping, can you downshift a few gears without releasing the clutch? Such as coming from 3rd gear to a dead stop quick?

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Yes you can, just hold the clutch in and proceed to shift down

[@TigerHop23]

I was planning not to buy the dream bike cuz i am afraid of the clutch and gear system, but you mate, you gave me hope! You earned a Subscriber!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad I could help!

[@yoyogarysingh8801]

Teaching to everyone how to drive motorcycle and how to change gears up and down. Awesome

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Yo Yo Gary Singh thank you brother 👊🏻👍🏻

[@yoyogarysingh8801]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND your welcome big brother

[@Skytoobad]

best KZbinr that teaches you how to ride finally

[@Skytoobad]

not much KZbinr explain how to throttle and stuff

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Wow, thanks!

[@jeandeanb]

Good day sir, do you also need to release the clutch lever slowly when you're changing from 1st gear and so on? Thank you

[@SimplyKelp]

No after than you can pull in and just let go

[@zokxso1627]

@@SimplyKelp you can controll the release of the lever abit but nothing near as slow as when pulling off in first

[@StephenEW]

Great question

[@cheryltrapper6465]

I think this has been one of my problems.

[@MK23122]

@@zokxso1627 Damn i thought you have to release it always so slow, its good to know you dont have to

[@psych3009]

Just rode a bike for the first time yesterday, it was a tiny Kawasaki 125cc bike but i gotta say it was the most fun ive had. Def wanna get one of my own

[@3nertia]

The problem with going to a rural area where it's safer is that you would often have to drive through a dangerous city to get there xD. Very instructive video nevertheless; thank you!

[@cheryltrapper6465]

My problem exactly!!!!

[@udiitBh]

You taught the bike with so much ease! It feels like I am there learning with you. Awesome Video.

[@BJJNINJA215]

When I was learning, I never understood how the bike would know if I wanted it in neutral or to shift from first to second or second to first LOL.....🤣🤣

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Mac 215 lmao I think we’ve all been there, I remember thinking “ok now shift like a sissy girl to get it into neutral” 😂🤣

[@ronaldbear1]

Mac 215 what’s the answer? Haha

[@surma85]

Beginner here, This was super informative you did an amazing job at explaining it. thank you

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amirularif8385]

i still dont get how to changed from 1st to 2nd, isit must change to N then can change to 2nd or can just go from 1st to 2nd. like must push up twice time?

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

I know it seems confusing, but it will only go into N if you barely shift, and I might VERYYYY lightly, otherwise it will skip N and go from 1st to 2nd. Once you do it a few times you will understand :)

[@conpanbear]

I'm about to start my learners course today, and I found your video explained shifting so clearly, thank you!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Best of luck!

[@theredcat6678]

When to give gas when upshifting 1 to 2 or 2 to 3 after release the clutch or when friction is on

[@jeffwyatt9255]

Clutch, throttle, and gear are used simultaneously

[@JUICEDBOXX]

What about rev matching!?

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Spencer Gedert rev matching is mostly need when you’re riding harder than I am right now, so I might do a video on that also 👍🏻

[@JUICEDBOXX]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND Thanks Salt that would be great. I'm getting my bike soon and I want to be more familiar with all of the riding techniques that I could use to be a safer rider.

[@arod1pilot]

Just bought my Kawasaki ninja 400 I’ve never ridden so this helps alot thanks now wait for cold wx to get better