How To Properly Shift Gears On A Motorcycle / 3 Common Beginner Mistakes

[@elmodara3a518]

Sir you told us what we are here for in 3 mins other ppl couldn’t deliver it in 20 mins . Great vid thanks sir

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you sir and I hope it helps you. Thank you for taking time to watch.

[@beefchalupa]

Great tips. Will just clarify for most new riders, unless you're starting on a super powerful bike you'll definitely be shifting from first to second WELL before 30 mph. Probably around 10-20

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

The speed may vary depending on the bike. I still listen to the engine more than my speed.

[@tdozzy991]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin same for me. Motorcycle, car, anything . Just seems natural after you hear for years

[@jonahpowell9118]

Is it bad to stay in second gear while a light ( I just started the video so if he answered it sorry)

[@mummyman2115]

​@@jonahpowell9118 It won't hurt anything to be in any gear with the clutch pulled in, but starting from a stop in second will usually be a lot of unnecessary wear on the clutch because you will have to slip the clutch longer and let it out slower. Or you might stall out if you don't slip the clutch until you get to a speed where the engine will run and have power in second. Most bikes are geared to start in first. Usually though, if you end up coming to a stop and you aren't in first yet, the bike will downshift fine while running with the clutch pulled in. I've been there where I had to stop quickly and didn't downshift all the way, you can just shift down once you're stopped. Better though is to practice downshifting as you slow down so that you are in the right gear to move again, this is taught in most basic rider courses and learning to do that really helped me operate my bike more smoothly. You can even learn to rev match as you downshift while braking for smooth downshifts as you slow down.

[@redblack8414]

@@jonahpowell9118 I am in first gear with the clutch pulled in when I am waiting on a red light. My left foot is on the ground and my right foot and hand are on the breaks (rear and front) in case a vehicule hits me from behind and I find myself in the middle of the intersection where I can be hit by traffic rolling on the green. This is what I was taught many years ago and I have been doing it ever since. I see many bikers who are waiting on a red with both feet on the ground. Very bad and dangerous habit.

[@ians474]

Hard shifting and preparing foot to shift ahead upon taking off are my best takeaways here. Great tips! Thank you sir 🤘

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Your are very welcome and thank you for watching.

[@rustyglock]

After watching you shift so smoothly, I realize I have been trying to shift too abruptly which was causing me to get stuck in neutral. I wouldn't shift softly, but I would try to do it so quickly that I didn't make sure the shifter was moving all the way through N to 2nd. The camera angles were immaculate!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you for watching I am glad I could help.

[@Cake...]

Same for me too. Pressing too quick.

[@gilbertotorres8657]

I also got stuck in neutral. Now I just been taking off in second gear

[@roywhite8504]

I’m 67 and new to motorcycles. Your instructions are awesome. I’ve been riding a 50cc scooter for sometime and ready to move up. Learning and having fun while I still can.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you very much. It's never to late to start ha ha. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@papadoudou8090]

I’m 47 and I was thinking it’s too late for me to start. Thanks for your post. Now I know it’s definitely never too late to start.

[@carlosacostaboricua]

Well, just turn 63 myself and I just got my permit, finished my first riding classes and now looking forward to getting my license and finding a cheap cruiser to start with! Not looking to race, just to chill and cruise.

[@CHEEBnRUN]

@@papadoudou8090 My father started riding at 50 and has been cross country and even to Alaska on his Honda Valkyrie. It's never too late.

[@kjvbiblebelievertal7431]

@@papadoudou8090 It's NEVER too late to start. I just started at 55 and I love it. nothing like being on two wheels with the wind in your face. God bless and ride safe.

[@AmRealityInc]

EXCELLENT JOB. No filler and to the point. Thanks.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you I appreciate it and thank you for taking the time to watch 👍

[@ricenbeenz...]

This the only guy who mentioned the approx. MPH of a shift 👍👍

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@monkeystripper48]

Thank you this is one thing that was not covered in MSF. Picking up my bike today and glad I watched this video was not sure when to shift past second gear.

[@kimberlydavis1567]

Love how clear your instructions are with visual representations and not going so fast paced that it’s hard to understand!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you I appreciate your feedback

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you appreciate your feedback and thank you for watching.

[@qb8628]

I’m on my 2nd year of riding my Crf300LR…I learned a lot from this man before I started, I’m continuing to learn from him even today! Amazed to see 1st to 2nd at 30 mph! I have to shift mine at 10-12 mph. And he’s right, I feel like I have to press down extra hard so I don’t land in neutral especially in slow stop and go traffic.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I really appreciate you watching my channel and learning. Congratulations on 2 years of riding and keep putting in the work.

[@Skillet1821]

Thanks, really does help! Just got my first bike 2 hours ago and really wanted to know when to shift gears PROPERLY.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome and I am glad I could help. Thank you for watching

[@digidrum2003]

Congrats...got mine 1 month ago! Be safe out there.

[@redblack8414]

Well explained. Simple but needs to be repeated again and again.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you and thank you for watching.

[@calvinteage9615]

Your lecture was absolutely good. I really learned a lot from it. Thank you so much for your helps.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome and thank you for taking time to watch.

[@Jeff82556]

Thanks Paul! This is the first well-explained video I've seen on shifting, although I've watched several. Your method of teaching is simply far above the rest and much appreciated by us!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you very much I really appreciate you taking time to watch and leave your comments

[@dejohngreen7431]

I just bought a my first bike a cb650f and so far had a week of practicing to get ready for the msf course and your video was extremely helpful. Will definitely be back for more content.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thanks for watching and keep me posted on your class

[@dejohngreen7431]

I take the msf in about 3 weeks. I failed the first time but confident I will pass this go around. Will do and thanks again for the extremely helpful video.

[@micahgrace1778]

Thank you! Been riding since March 2023 and have not been shifting down gears hard enough and find myself shifting down after stopping! You are the best!🎉

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am glad I could help and thank you for watching.

[@johnbarrett9144]

Hi from Ireland. I've just bought a Royal Enfield Bullet and, at 70 years old, am returning to biking because the bug never leaves you, does it? I spent weeks watching videos from all the main instructors but recently happened upon your site. Wow, what a breath of fresh air. It's a totally waffle-free zone. You hit the salient points right away, Boom, Boom, Boom. They’re still fresh in your head when the lesson ends. After a career listening to lectures, I know the importance of Bullet Points and your's hit the target every time. Again, while all the good sites cover more or less the same issues, most of the points are lost in wasteful, unimportant, chat that relegates the important stuff into the background. Your presentation style is almost unique and does the job perfectly, every time. Well done, I'm a convert. Keep well.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I really appreciate the feedback and insights. Sometimes I second guess myself as we all do at times. You are right about the bug and welcome back ha ha. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@gaberomero127]

I seem to understand or somehow it clicked in my head the relationship between rpm/mph and knowing that it varies for every motorcycle where the shifting points are at. Thank you. You're close up of your rpm/mph helped very much

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome and thank you for watching

[@sweetdreams6158]

Very informative! Thank you for the tips and the visual aids supporting the information you shared.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome and thank you for watching 👍

[@jonw1661]

Great tips, simple videos. Thanks!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you and thank you for watching

[@Godlikegio]

Thank you.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You bet I hope it helps.

[@RonniesRambles]

My problem in later years after 20+ years break and a head injury accident cycling, was nervousness or anxiety over shifting and so I shifted to soft - I forgot the gearbox was one step at a time. Thanks for your videos.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome and welcome back to riding

[@bryan00727]

i am an ageing biker just come back to motorcycling after many years without riding.I used to ride regularly in my 20`s but find ive forgotten most of what i learned so its been great that ive found your videos and am slowly finding my way again.I dont ever remembering about slow speed technique but I must have done it.I didnt think i would have forgotten it.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Welcome back to riding and thank you for taking the time to watch my videos. Slow speed riding isn't something most riders like to do but it is a very important aspect of riding. Please keep me posted on your progress.

[@miguelmenezramirez442]

First time rider here, thanks for the tips brother. I was not shifting hard enough.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome and keep me posted on your progress. I really appreciate you taking time to watch.

[@miguelmenezramirez442]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin well I rode today go grab lunch with family, and I didn’t stalled. So that’s a big one for me, just gotta work on releasing the clutch slower when shifting up. Any tips for that?

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@miguelmenezramirez442 I left a link for you that might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpzNnKChlrV-qZI

[@gregd.88]

It is one thing to do it, yet another to tell someone how to do it..Best explanation I have ever heard. Great job!!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you very much! I am glad I could help.

[@after_midnight9592]

Thanks, I just began with riding lessons in my driving school and shifting really takes a 1000 takes to get it consistently right, but it's mosty down to my throttle control. Clutch and shifter are easy, I find throttle cutoff and rev matching to not over rev the most tricky.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome. Keep working on it. If you are revving while shifting, you may not be rolling completely off the throttle before pulling in the clutch.

[@timange124]

New to riding (1 week out of m2 course (Canada)) and you’ve already given a few good pointers the course didn’t teach. Ie: hard shifting. On my test I didn’t hard shift into second and caught neutral. My only mistake but it cost me 3 points as I slowed too much and hit the line. This tip would’ve given me a perfect score. I’ve only watched 2-3 videos, but this channel seems like it’s going to be my go to for practice. Thanks Paul!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am glad the video helped. Thank you for watching and for your comment and welcome to the Channel.

[@timange124]

Just went out for a short ride and those tips worked great! Looking forward to filling my motorcycle knowledge bank with this channel!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@timange124 I am glad it helped. That is why I started the channel to help riders get better.

[@lrartz3643]

Wow! Not only was this video greatly informative, the video demonstrations really bring it home! Awesome video!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you very much and thank you for taking the time to watch I really appreciate it.

[@7thlion1]

Thank you that helped me a lot! I was worried about the shifting and shifting properly. You showing how hard you shift took a big worry off of me.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome glad I could help keep me posted on your progress

[@tomfillmore9710]

Great advice Paul and so true I am what some people call a lazy shifter not being aggressive enough thanks for sharing good video take care

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Knowing is half the battle ha ha. You are welcome sir

[@jswolf67]

Thank you sir, knowing that shifting strong enough and won’t go to a higher gear, you clarified and put me more at ease. Good info 👍🏼

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am glad I could help and thank you for watching 👍🏼

[@ZPDSurvival]

I am learning after riding Enduros for 12 years I have a Cruiser now and its different. Sometimes i get the smoothest shifts and ones in awhile I get chatter like it's not meshing. I like this video. I need to figure this out before I destroy my transmission.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you for taking the time to watch I really appreciate it. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@Fulltilt183]

Helped heaps. Very clear and precise instructions. Thanks Paul.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Very glad I could help and thank you for watching.

[@wesleyterrell1651]

You answer basic questions that I carry in my head, such as the ratchet function of the shifter. Every video of yours teaches me something very useful that I did not know. Thank you for not assuming that a bit of knowledge is universally known.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you very much I am glad my videos are helping. That is what this channel is about.

[@2go493]

thanks for the video, I love how always your videos are short and to the point.

[@maboya]

I've only had my new bike for 2 days and those are mainly the problems I've had so far. Thank you for clarifying so many of the mistakes. There is also the mistake of looking down to the controls... And of course, the fear of over revving in 1st

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome and keep me posted on your progress. What bike do you have?

[@maboya]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin its a semi cafe racer model, 200cc called Antiking. Its from a Venezuelan Brand called Bera.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@ 👍🏼

[@WAGNERMJW]

Well done. Especially making the point of gears can change only one level per shift.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you and thank you for taking the time to watch I really appreciate it.

[@gutsyara2210]

BEST video, i understood so much faster and easier with your 4 min video, compared to these 20 mins videos. Thanks! Made me feel a lot more confident on shifting

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome I am glad I could help and thank you for taking the time to watch

[@raiyaankoudjeti102]

the last tip was really helpful as i often accidentally shifted too soft, thanks for telling us

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am so glad I could help. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@MB-zj4sd]

Thank you so much! I’m a new rider and have been struggling with gear shifting as I don’t have an indicator or rpm indicator on my bike. This will definitely help.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@humanbeingfromearth]

U can have a tachometer installed also. They Even sell ones you install yourself.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@humanbeingfromearth Having a tachometer will also help. I normally will go by sound or the feel of the bike.

[@wereoursouls3472]

Go by the sound of the engine. More important to look where your going and not at the rev counter.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@wereoursouls3472 that is very true 👍

[@juandissimomagnifico3159]

I see you thanking everyone for watching and I understand the grace of taking compliments but you’re out here helping US, bro. Thank YOU so much 😅

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@juandissimomagnifico3159 Your are very welcome 🙏🏻

[@ThunderousNinja]

This helped me big time! I just started riding. I have a permit and supervisors to get me going but my shifts were always confusing when it came to rev matching. I own a z400 and am learning it's rpm range and top speed per gears. I babied the clutch as an anxious newb

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am very glad the video helped and thank you for taking the time to watch. Keep me posted on your progress 👍

[@ThunderousNinja]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin bet. I sure will! I'm gonna practice at a school parking lot 1st and 2nd gear. The increase 3-6. It gets easier everytime. Thank you for the video. Most don't show this

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I will be looking forward to updates. Thanks again for your comments.@@ThunderousNinja

[@nayati3273]

Thank you, my brother for helping me with setting my foot on the peg With my foot on the shifter when taking off from 1st to 2nd i was shifting too late from 1st to 2nd . I had a hard time looking for this answer. Thank you.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome I am glad I could help also thank you for taking the time to watch

[@yjohansaint-john1285]

This video certainly helps me, thanks for sharing your insights and experiences.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You bet and thank you for watching.

[@ashtonevans6488]

Simple fixes but thank you so much for your input. As a new rider it’s much appreciated.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome I am glad I could help and thank you for taking time to watch.

[@misternick8316]

Just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed. Just what I was looking for, good clear instructions taught by a professional in the field. Great useful tips and demonstrations. One of your previous videos gave a tip on watching the tires of cars that were stopped to gauge the potential movement which is exactly what I taught my kids when I was teaching them to drive. Keep up the great work and thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I really appreciate you subscribing to my channel and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment

[@dongetaro]

loved the education, loved the demonstration. no bs, really helpful. thank you

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am glad I could help and thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@cassanthemum]

Nice! I'm just learning and taking a class soon. I thought I'd get in all the tips I can beforehand.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you for taking the time to watch. Let me know when you pass the course

[@Anonymous-ly6yh]

I’ve been riding for 4 and I found your video helpful, thank you!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Very glad I can help and I appreciate you watching.

[@kjvbiblebelievertal7431]

Awesome video on shifting. The more I ride my bike, the more I learn each time. I have learned that my upshifting is not fast enough and I noticed that the culprit is my current riding boots. I noticed that my foot can't get under the shifter fast enough. I corrected that problem by getting myself a pair of riding sneakers. The current boots I have, I compared them to my riding sneakers and the toe of my current riding boots is at least 1 inch higher than my new riding sneakers. That is a very big difference and I am eager to try my new riding sneakers out on my days off from work. I got a very good feeling that they will make a world of difference in my upshifting.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and keep me posted.

[@kjvbiblebelievertal7431]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin I went for a ride to get some riding practice and tried out my new riding sneakers today and WOW, what a world of difference in my upshifting, and they are very comfortable and lightweight also. I can now comfortably rest my foot underneath the shifter when I need to upshift and not struggle to get my foot underneath the shifter when upshifting, it's a lot faster now. The toe on my other riding boots was 1 inch higher than my new riding sneakers

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@kjvbiblebelievertal7431 Thank you for the update I am glad are doing better with the shifting.

[@kjvbiblebelievertal7431]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin Your very welcome, Thank you for your videos, they are very informative and straight to the point. God bless.

[@kjvbiblebelievertal7431]

@@ProriderCentralTexasKZbin I also noticed something else about my bike today, the throttle seems to have a lot of free play to it. I heard that 2 to 3 mm is the normal range for a motorcycle but I think mine is way beyond that. I don't know if that is normal or not. Wouldn't to much free play impact the bikes performance power wise?

[@bumpyface228]

I'm thinking of buying and motorcycle and I'm trying to learn this helped out a lot. Thanks!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Glad I could help. Keep me posted

[@Ghostrider-71]

Excellent video for the new rider, very helpful. Shifting on a motorcycle takes some getting used to for sure. Thank you for posting.

[@johnathan2684]

Very helpful. Went into neutral by mistake today. Thanks for the education.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

It is easy to do ha ha and your welcome

[@Speedy-ms6ck]

It did 👍 I’m learning as much as I can before going hand on

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Very nice

[@effuseakay]

Great video my friend. Love your delivery and straightforwardness. Plus I already learned from you. I tend to shift too often cuz I was told I should but i'll try your way. Thank you :)

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

thank you for watching and let me know how it goes the next time you go out.👍

[@noahboa9441]

great, clear and helpful video

[@iamceino]

Thanks bro. I was being very delicate with my shifter because my bike is new . Great video

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome and thank you for watching. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@timcapuchino3563]

Very good instructions for any rider especially anew rider like me thank you sir

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@major_mango5956]

EXTREMELY HELPFUL. I'm brand new, never touched a bike and I'm watching vids to get an idea of proper ways to shit and this is the best explanation I've found so far.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you very much I am glad I was able to help. keep me posted on your journey of learning and thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@justforfunvideohobby]

Dude! This helped big time. The hard shifting thing is exactly what I was struggling with. My dumbass was like “why can’t I get into second gear and only neutral?” Turns out I just wasn’t doing it hard enough

[@dragnkypr]

This helped a lot. My wife and I just got 2 smaller bikes to start learning on and the shifting was worrying is!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Very glad I could help. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@ImKiTaj]

Loved this video Og helped my mistakes before I can make them .

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Glad this video was helpful and thank you for watching.

[@lakshmiarumugam563]

Thank you so much for the tips. It helped me pass my riding test.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Congratulations!! and welcome to the rider family. Thank you for the update stories like yours is why I started this channel. Please keep me posted on your progress.

[@martincartwright5461]

Finally go through to my other half.brilliant simple clear explanation and instructions.👍👍

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you for watching and I appreciate your comments. 👍

[@srgk9129]

as someone learning to ride, this was as simple to understand as it gets. Found it very helpful!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you very much and I really appreciate you watching.

[@baldandbiking]

Hey man thanks for putting up this video for the newbies. Very few instructional videos on KZbin focus on shifting. I've been riding over 8 years and have very little experience shifting because I always rode an automatic (DCT) but it's good to know the tips incase I end up back on a manual motorcycle. I test drove a harley a few months ago and had a hard time shifting.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

@@baldandbiking you are welcome and thank you for watching and for sharing

[@xavierwarren9799]

Thanks brother, I didn't see the whole techniques because that handlebars went out of frame. But I get an idea at least of what's supposed to happen.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome and thank you for watching.

[@joemotion7196]

yo tnx for the tip on #3, i somtimes neutral when shifting to the 2nd

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You got it and thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@praiseenterprise8605]

One of the few great instructors out there

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you so much I really appreciate the kind words.

[@jayespinal]

Paul this is such a great video that I return to it often. My my videos I found that chapters are so beneficial to viewers. Chapters are easy to add after the video is uploaded, and they add so much value to the viewers like myself. They allows us new riders to re-watch certain parts. I hope you consider this, have a great day!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I just checked and there shows to be chapters on this video. Can you check again and let me know if you see them on your end. Thanks

[@christiancruz8647]

Great video! It’s straight to the point. And it only 4 minutes.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Ha Ha thank you and thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@ZdenzSv]

Thank you, I'm a new rider and was really unsure about when to shift and how. This video really helped! :)

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome I am glad I could help.👍

[@EricZierdt]

I just got my first bike, it's a 2018 Honda CB500f. The manual suggests recommended shift points of up from: 1st to 2nd at 12 mph. 2nd to 3rd at 19 mph. 3rd to 4th at 25 mph. 4th to 5th at 31 mph and 5th to 6th at 37 mph I find that I'm barely out of the friction zone and lifting my food up onto the peg and it's already time to shift, then immediatly shift again. I"ve tried delaying shifting to 2nd until closer to 19, but while the revs don't seem that high on the gage, the engine sounds like it's really working.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Try keeping your foot under the shifter until you know you done. This will smooth things out a little.

[@flymasiga.bikelife]

Thank you Paul. I learnt the hard shift. Brilliant!

[@Jaqkten]

thank you I'm a new rider and i have these exact problems i need to fix.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome I am glad I could help. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@brandonethereal1084]

Informative video brother. I never went off the engine sound before shifting. I have a Ninja 636 and was always scared I would low side after shifting wrong. Subscribed!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank You and thanks for subscribing to the channel I really appreciate it.

[@peteyrules2024]

Thank you! I am a brand new rider and your video was very clear. I appreciate you posting it!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome and welcome to the riding family.

[@cbarron3857]

My first bike is a aprilla mille with reverse shifting and i hit neutral a couple times and over heated the clutch my first week haha

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Sorry to hear that. That's a good looking bike.

[@magichatake]

Thanks for the lesson, mate! I have a cb500x an I usually shift my gears up around 6k to 7k rpm. Anything lower makes me feels that the bike isn't speeding up correctly. Regards from Brazil!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome and thanks for taking the time to watch from Brazil I really appreciate it

[@dannycollier13]

On point. I had trouble shift soft from first to second, which had me shifting to neutral. Thanks for the valuable lesson.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome glad i could help and thank you for watching

[@Similien57]

Great advice, I had an issue with shifting into neutral as well.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Glad I could help and thank you for watching

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Great video Paul...Love the camera showing what you are explaining.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you!

[@everettknight8591]

Great Really needed this,....A Word to the WISE is SUFFICIENT

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am glad I could help and I thank you for watching. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@father3dollarbill]

Yeah, sound and feel (vibration) really do help. It makes you not think about it. I never really look at my rpm. I like my eyes exclusively on the road. I don't even talk if I'm riding. My focus meeds to be on the road and bike.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thanks for your comments and that you for watching

[@kevin98608]

Very helpful 👌. Thanks

[@HannahRoot55]

Kevin

[@acehillz7448]

This video help me alot. I appreciate the camera views. Explanations on each mistake and how to correct them.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am glad I could help and thank you for watching I really appreciate it. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@charitymay4862]

Thank you for the post! I’m basically just getting back into riding. I just bought my first sport-ish bike, a Suzuki GW250- starting small they say is best. I’m a 150 lb female and was on a VStar 1100 before… didn’t go well as a first bike. I didn’t want to mess up my bike shifting to early or with it revved too far. Will check out your other videos. Thanks again!!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome and welcome back!

[@lrddnaplayerdevelopment9573]

My dad say all the same you said. Great video.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you and thank you for watching.

[@Out_of_Bubblegum]

Thank you for showing the foot movement!!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You bet and thank you for taking the time to watch I really appreciate it.

[@treysharpe3327]

I’ve never ridden on a motorcycle and I’m going to get a 450 in a few weeks but I kind of feel confident riding it out of the lot after this

[@humbertofernandez6487]

Great video and explanation! I just subscribed. Thanks!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you for taking time to watch and thank you for subscribing to my channel. I really appreciate it.

[@stevenfranklin5909]

Thanks my guy. That helped a lot. Stay blessed.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome I am glad it helped and thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@564Clayton]

This is the most helpful video I’ve watched

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I am so glad I could help and thank you for watching I really appreciate it.

[@dadburps_]

If you have enough cams. one per hand, facing you, then the left foot cam. maybe have a cam on the rpms as well, so doing 4 square mode, showing exactly how it looks? thanks for posting this one btw.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch and for your comments.

[@zacharycrouch7471]

Thank you your second tip was really helpful..just what I needed to figureout

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome and I am glad I could help.

[@stephen2wheels]

Thank you! This is great advice for a brand new rider like me!

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

You are very welcome I am glad I could help.

[@Wayne_gaming18]

I’m about to take the Harley Davidson riders course thank you for the great advice and I just subscribed so you can teach me more always be safe while riding

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Good luck and keep me posted on your test. Thank you for being part of the channel I really appreciate it

[@SewGurl58]

Hey Paul, watched this yesterday at work and then I had to think, where do I put my foot when I start off. So without consciously thinking about I noted where my foot goes. You’ll be happy to know that I naturally stick my toe under that shift lever. So thanks.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Ha Ha very nice

[@juliusmchristian4748]

Found your channel watching Robert Simmons Paying it forward. I just subscribed. Looking forward to following your channel.👍🏼

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Thank you and welcome to the channel I really appreciate it.i just got back from seeing Robert I love what he is doing.

[@noahway13]

Wow. A fusion of football coach and riding instructor. I like it.

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

Ha ha thank you and thank you for taking the time to watch