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Lutty 08-25-2006 08:29 PM

Double/Triple downshifting?
 
Does it do any damage to the transmission to double or triple downshift (or upshift) while holding in the clutch? I find that when I am approaching a stop sign that it is easier sometimes to quickly downshift into first with one clutch pull than to go through all the gears letting the clutch out each time.
Thanks!

turbo54 08-25-2006 08:48 PM

RE: Double/Triple downshifting?
 
I do it all the time drop into 3 rd what evey. Even lug the dog out of her. I don,t know. I know the engine is tough as hell. 2000 95 cc RG203 cams pc 3 dino tune 42 mm thr0ttle body thunder header with 57 k on her,Soon to have the 510 cams and gear drive.

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One_Screamin_Eagle 08-25-2006 11:27 PM

RE: Double/Triple downshifting?
 
None at all, but sometimes they won't shift after a couple in a row and you have to blip the throttle or let the clutch out slightly

mp 08-26-2006 02:35 AM

RE: Double/Triple downshifting?
 
Doesn't damage the clutch, but it can damage the transmission or the engine if you are down in first at too high a road speed and suddenly have to engage the clutch for whatever reason. It's also easier on the brakes if you downshift a gear at a time and let the engine compression do some of the braking. It's just plain smarter to go down a gear at a time, because of the ratcheting shifter that motorcycles have, and be ready in case a sudden change in braking or acceleration is needed.

EasternSP 08-31-2006 04:54 PM

RE: Double/Triple downshifting?
 
While on the topic of coasting, you might want to be aware that the tranny isn't getting as much oil circulated when coasting as it should have at the speed you are traveling. This is more of a caution for when your decending a long hill.


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