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Proper shifting.... - 4/6/2008 6:07:57 AM

ibedanny

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I don't like that poping sound when I shift from 1st to second. Is that normal for all motorcycles? Some times the rpms are low and I don't hear a thing. Other times it's a knock.

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RE: Proper shifting.... - 4/6/2008 8:36:29 AM

cjr5137

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i get that too no big deal i dont think its going to hurt anything and my friends f4i does the same thing..

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RE: Proper shifting.... - 4/6/2008 10:10:30 AM

Aken

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It's because you're skipping through neutral when shifting from first to second. As long as it doesn't get really bad or your start missing shifts and such, it's fine.

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RE: Proper shifting.... - 4/11/2008 1:05:26 AM

Niquie F4iChica

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yeah when I was first learning how to ride and stuff this freaked me out, but my boyfriend (jaynd) told me that it was normal and not to worry and since then I have become a better rider and shifter obviously and I hardly ever experience the "pop"... don't worry about it man.

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RE: Proper shifting.... - 4/11/2008 6:39:58 AM

Xx New Guy xX

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I agree with what others have said, I used to hear it all the time when I first got the bike, now it's once in a blue moon. Once you get the "feel" for shifting it will "pop" less. I guess you could also 1/2 shift into N and then into 2nd? I wouldn't recommend that though, when I'm rolling I like to be able to adjust my speed instead of just revving :-D

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RE: Proper shifting.... - 4/11/2008 10:31:04 AM

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Don't do N then 2nd. Get it wrong and you'll hear an nasty crunching grinding sound.

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RE: Proper shifting.... - 4/11/2008 11:54:45 AM

Fort Collins

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ya I wouldn't worry about it f4i's just do that I guess mine and everyone I know. their bikes do it.

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RE: Proper shifting.... - 4/11/2008 12:16:30 PM

Xx New Guy xX

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Jaybird180

Don't do N then 2nd. Get it wrong and you'll hear an nasty crunching grinding sound.

Yeah I didn't really know, just talking out my arse and guessing :-)

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RE: Proper shifting.... - 4/11/2008 12:29:44 PM

Jaybird180

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No problem man. Guess U just haven't experienced the foot issue (missed shift/ false neutral/ bad/worn shift star/gear dogs).

BTW- WHEN you do, do NOT downshift to first. IIRC you wanna get the revs down and go to second. (hey isn't that what you said?)

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