Downshifting Poll . . .
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: By the "Betty water and the Wire"
RE: Downshifting Poll . . .
I 've found my downshifting to be directionally proportional to my up shifting........[8D]
Sorry, I had to get that one out of my system.
Seriously, I try to use my brakes for slowing and downshift after reaching my new slower speed.
Like Joe said, brake padsare cheaper than clutches and as well as the aforementioned brake light to signal those behind me of my slowing down.
Sorry, I had to get that one out of my system.
Seriously, I try to use my brakes for slowing and downshift after reaching my new slower speed.
Like Joe said, brake padsare cheaper than clutches and as well as the aforementioned brake light to signal those behind me of my slowing down.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 250
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From: Ft. Lauderdale
RE: Downshifting Poll . . .
Brakes - cheap...Engine & transmission - not cheap...I use the brakes for slowing & at the same time I am downshifting, just not using the engine to slow the bike...but prepared to accelerate if need be...
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,643
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From: Palm Beach
RE: Downshifting Poll . . .
I downshift as much as I upshift. So does everyone here. Plus I use both brakes, my boots and my parachute sized jacket. I haven't dropped anchor yet though.
Why does EVERYONE HAVE to put this choice in a poll:
"Who gives a sh*t! "
Leave it out... then if someone dont' give a sh*t, they won't respond to the poll.
Why does EVERYONE HAVE to put this choice in a poll:
"Who gives a sh*t! "
Leave it out... then if someone dont' give a sh*t, they won't respond to the poll.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 805
Likes: 6
From: Burb of Chicago
RE: Downshifting Poll . . .
ditto
ORIGINAL: Elvis
Brakes - cheap...Engine & transmission - not cheap...I use the brakes for slowing & at the same time I am downshifting, just not using the engine to slow the bike...but prepared to accelerate if need be...
Brakes - cheap...Engine & transmission - not cheap...I use the brakes for slowing & at the same time I am downshifting, just not using the engine to slow the bike...but prepared to accelerate if need be...
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 177
Likes: 1
From: Chapel Hill, NC
RE: Downshifting Poll . . .
I don't downshift much for braking, but I definitely downshift for torque and handling. Revving the engine a bit higher makes all the difference in the world when the road's twisty.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Northern VA
RE: Downshifting Poll . . .
ORIGINAL: wescoot2
ditto
ditto
ORIGINAL: Elvis
Brakes - cheap...Engine & transmission - not cheap...I use the brakes for slowing & at the same time I am downshifting, just not using the engine to slow the bike...but prepared to accelerate if need be...
Brakes - cheap...Engine & transmission - not cheap...I use the brakes for slowing & at the same time I am downshifting, just not using the engine to slow the bike...but prepared to accelerate if need be...