Down shift or brake?
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: japan
if i have a long distance to get stopped i usually let the bike slow itssfelf doen and down shift as it does with very little brake. ither wise i use brakes and shift the gears as i slow to be able to take off if needed. i dont think either way is bad for the bike..
JMO
the brakes are made to slow you down- use them
the gears are meant to be shifted- so shift lol
JMO
the brakes are made to slow you down- use them
the gears are meant to be shifted- so shift lol
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: LaSalle, Ontario
Dropping gears as you slow down is best and keeps you in complete control of the motorcycle and is easier on the transmission and brakes. Always be in the right gear for the speed your going just in case you need to get out of the way in a hurry.
Road Master
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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.
I once read a study saying that general brake wear cost less than the additional fuel burnt while over revving (down shifting). Coming to a stop with this 6 speed gearbox I usually get an RPM increase of 300 revs between gears; I'm not beating it for free.
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Beary
Road Master
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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.
Each revolution of the crankshaft draws fuel, I don't think we have an injection dwell feature to starve the engine until it reaches a lower 'targeted' speed ?
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Beary
