The Secret To Shifting Faster

[@chunkspiggle3916]

Been constipated due to painkillers after a nasty trail riding crash, thought the title was "The Secret to Shitting Faster," clicked immediately

[@karsonplett2649]

Lmaooo

[@themotoacademypodcast]

Hahahahah I can relate

[@straighttimestirrups]

I got thrown from my horse team roping. Smashed my hip pretty good and took Vicadon (Sp?) for a week. One day watching TV while recuperating I realized I hadn’t shit in a week! OMG passing a weeks worth of shit was like passing a 16 pound bowling ball! My hip never hurt after that!

[@utahdesertrider1806]

Shifting up while standing. In desert terrain I stand a lot. Accelerating on fast single track I shift standing up. I am size 10 boot. Sometimes I don’t use the clutch and just tap the shifter quick and right back to proper foot position. Interesting topic because I do feel awkward doing it but I have to. No time to sit

[@streetrider11]

This is a great quick conversation, learned a lot. I started bringing my foot around the shifter and under like aj said because it was hard as a beginner learning with size 12 boots. But the tip about just trying not to shift at all standing up is really interesting. I mostly ride the woods but I'm going to try that.

[@joslinnick]

I ride a 150 two-stroke, and I frequently have to upshift while standing. If there is a long straight away after a corner that I have to take in second gear, I will usually have to shift into third and sometimes fourth gear.

[@metallicobject1831]

For someone that maybe over thinks stuff like this, the instruction/insight in this clip is one of the most valuable things I have learned watching Mr. Catanzaro. Thanks Aj.

[@kevingriffin5599]

Hey AJ,thanks for all of your tips. I am 6'4" novice rider with a size 14 boot. I had a lot of trouble shifting my bike at the correct times which made me ride certain sections of the track in the wrong gear because I had to sit down to get the shift. I moved my shifter up one notch to get my boot under it while standing. I still have to do what you explained by moving my toes out and back in to get under the shifter but can stay standing while landing jumps to get the next gear and stay on the throttle. I do not hit any false neutrals and practiced this on flat land before going out on a track so I would not take a nose dive. Friends are not able to ride my bike because they do hit neutral. Obviously my body is not made for being a pro racer but I love it just the same. I also run stock length shifters,bar height and seat. I learned from you to get into the correct attack position and not to modify my bike like a trail bike,I only ride motocross tracks. Hope this helps any of your followers with a big foot. Anyone who tries this please practice shifting in a field first to see if it works for you,crashes hurt!

[@themotoacademypodcast]

Size 14 boot would definitely be a good reason to move that shift lever maybe one notch higher! I like your call on not changing anything else on bike 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@therawlifefamily]

I'm in a similar position. 6'2 with a size 13 and wearing tech 10's, which are way longer than other boots

[@daviddipietro411]

I'm the one who asked the question and honestly I took a live class with AJ in Winchester NH ...absolutely the best learning experience IDK a better learning experience. the Moto Academy online as a member is loaded with personal experience training worth every penny #Motoacademy

[@BikesandBlickeys]

6’3 size 13 here, iv found having a slightly extended shift lever helps. No tall seat and definitely no tall bars.

[@Sha0linstyle]

Something that can help ; Look at revolver Shifter by Zeta ; their Rotating shift tip provides 6 different positions, Wich I prefer the the highest position out there to get my boots underneath.

[@donnyvedder3260]

Very helpful and very good question, I've been trying to get better shifting standing up because I'm always standing and I'm on a kdx 220

[@rebeccajones6026]

Thanks for all your tips AJ, a lot of these I had picked up through trial and error being a smaller rider I had to get technique dialed in pretty quick...I couldn't just muscle myself around the track. Having smaller feet I generally have to shift while sitting shuffling my feet forward from the balls of my feet is a long way to go. Next step is working on standing through corners after rupturing my PCL and MCL dabing in a corner. Love your videos and podcast chats, great info 👍

[@marcward5186]

don't forget the shift lever and brake lever have height adjustment's to accommodate this technique to fit your size of foot/boot.

[@microsoft790]

not just up and down but also in and out

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

Such a basic thing, but standing and upshifting is challenging in rough terrain.

[@amryn151mx]

Thankyou so much AJ! I am going to my local track skyline in boise on thursday, (you should totally come sometime you would love it)and i am gonna rewatch this vid and make it a part of my riding

[@themotoacademypodcast]

I’ve heard good things about that track!

[@Matthew-zw9su]

Longer shift levers for larger boots. I upshift all the time standing. Just practice. It does not work in many situations, but does in some.

[@CommieHunter7]

If always wondered about this. The whole "holding on with your feet/knees", while moving your foot to shift, is tough.

[@koppins851]

I really had the same question. for me thats where the strak future will have a huge impact. If you dont have to shift and use the rear brake, your feet will always be in that perfect position it will be mindblowing faster. I just wonder why the manufactures dont change shifter/ rear brake paddle position, so you dont have to move your feet.

[@traxxasrc10]

Haha I’ve gotten used to shifting but now it feels somewhat normal to shift but still feels odd 😅 now I don’t feel bad sitting down to shift

[@andrewleon2033]

That's why I clicked on this video, to learn how to shift while standing!! Im on a 125

[@HarryTrades-]

Do you clutch when you shift up or do you not need to?

[@BricoleurTV]

Interesting, as an enduro-rider, I stand 98% of the time and there a lot of shifting when riding single-track in gnarly terrain. Never thought about how I do it but now realises that I too use the "going around-technique". Shifting in the air wouldn't make much sense for me , would equal once or twice per race 🤣🤣

[@TheLoopy989]

Yup, I’m gonna heckle you Monday genius.

[@anonymousanonymous8306]

Well shoot, guess i need to stop standing in the corners lol. It does suck shifting on corner exit acceleration while standing when you want to be driving off that peg.

[@bradblake4035]

I’m 54 been riding ever sense I was five, I recently set bounce on a short step up. I think I was so surprised how high I was I didn’t brake and just let it fly when I landed smooth with my right foot on the pegs, my left foot missed the peg and I didn’t crash but crushed my ankle. The dr didn’t think he could save my foot but thank god he did. Now I have to lift my foot to change gears very hard to get comfortable with that for sure.

[@inevespace]

I don't understand, in any case you lift foot for shifting. Riding boots are stiff and you can't flex ankle to shift when you seating. Old videos of Gary Semics teach to lift foot for shifting up.

[@brucexedwards]

I was fortunate enough to replace my shifter with a longer shifter from another motorcycle.

[@vincentgandolfo9964]

People that ride endless sand whoops have to know how to upshift when standing

[@shanecoleman]

Man this is just the perfect tip. I've been doing this sense 8years old and didn't even realize it haha. Id have to say stand on the bike every chance you get! Even if your ass is only a couple inches off the seat. It will put you in a better riding position, allowing for better bike control! Hey man I get it... I sit too. All depends on situation and how good you feel that day.

[@danielarney9729]

Put your shifter up a spline, get longer aftermarket shifter, get lower and back pegs, dont buy fat toe box 450 dollar boots you can't replace, all the shit im working on with size 13 boots on a bike designed for 28 inseem with size 9 boots.

[@kosmoman54]

What is the best way to shift in the air? I have tried it before and I end up diving the nose of the bike.

[@themotoacademypodcast]

You need to be comfortable with the movement to/from the shifter first, before you attempt to do it in the air. When you get good at it, the movement is so small it would never effect your position 👍🏼

[@shotgunbrown2821]

When u gota think about shifting being that complicated and foot position ur doing something fucked up it should feel natural shifting standing going through the gear box

[@smauller623]

So it’s not unnormal to not shift up standing lol been having the hardest time getting that down

[@kpoirot]

Why isn’t Cam wearing shoes? 😂

[@themotoacademypodcast]

Easy answer. Because he’s a weirdo from Vermont

[@dougbotha8768]

I don’t know shit but I shift with the side of my boot.

[@MrSuperflydude]

Just shift in the air 🤷‍♂️

[@themotoacademypodcast]

Definitely the easier option!

[@somanger107]

ride a 450 and dont shift

[@stickythrottle5259]

hmm...

[@RydenAround]

Another major benefit to electric. No comparison