What gear do you use?
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Road Captain
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From: First State
What gear do you use?
I bought the Ride Like a Pro V DVD. It really helps me. Now I can do a Figure 8 tightly without any problems. Unfortunately, mine is not as elegant as Motorman, I need more practice.
One thing he does not mention in the dvd is the gear he uses. I have been using 1st gear, but I think 2nd may be better. Any one have any input?
One thing he does not mention in the dvd is the gear he uses. I have been using 1st gear, but I think 2nd may be better. Any one have any input?
Road Warrior
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From: Haney, British Columbia
First or second, depending on your speed (or lack of it) still relies on your friction zone.
Start off in first gear, work the FZ, second, do the same. You'll find it no matter what. Keep on practicing til it's second nature.
-ride safe...
Start off in first gear, work the FZ, second, do the same. You'll find it no matter what. Keep on practicing til it's second nature.
-ride safe...
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Road Captain
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I have been practicing every free time I have. We have a huge cud de sac in a very very quite street, so every time I get bored. I ride my bike like a little kid. It is actually very fun.
I found 2nd gear works better a lot smoother. The first gear is bit too torqky for me but it force to use FZ more.
I found 2nd gear works better a lot smoother. The first gear is bit too torqky for me but it force to use FZ more.
Tourer
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From: Grays Creek, NC
A Wet clutch will take a lot more abuse than a dry one, but there still must be some wear. I'll use the friction zone for a few minutes and then make sure I competely depress the clutch lever for a few seconds to allow cooler oil between the plates. Then after 20 minutes or so, depending on outside temperature, I'll ride the bike normally for a few miles to cool off the engine, brake and clutch. I'm more concerned with overheating the rear brake than hurting the wet clutch.
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1st gear is for low speed maneuvers. Rear brake and friction zone are the other factors to keep in mind.
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A Wet clutch will take a lot more abuse than a dry one, but there still must be some wear. I'll use the friction zone for a few minutes and then make sure I competely depress the clutch lever for a few seconds to allow cooler oil between the plates. Then after 20 minutes or so, depending on outside temperature, I'll ride the bike normally for a few miles to cool off the engine, brake and clutch. I'm more concerned with overheating the rear brake than hurting the wet clutch.
