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Shifting Techniques - April 2011Anyone who rides a motorcycle can shift but not everyone can always be in the right gear at the right time, shift from every body position on the bike, shift before they over rev, up shift and downshift with the clutch and power shift. I've found that having the shifter adjusted about the same height or just a hair higher than the foot peg works best for starters. Then if you're in the forward body position both sitting or standing you'll need to lift your entire leg to shift. That means your foot will come up off the foot peg. But if you're in the middle or back position you can pivot your foot on the foot peg from the arch to shift.
Short shifting is a great technique to know because it enables you to shift before you get into the rev limiter. Once the bike hits the rev limiter it stops making power. It may sound like your going fast but you're not. And over revving is very hard on the engine, especially 4 strokes. Using a higher gear and knowing how and when to nip the clutch in order to start the power just how you want will make a huge difference.
My 3 newest DVDs just became available. The 2nd DVD (Clutch, Throttle and Shifting Control) will show all the details and how to practice them in order to make them become an automatic reflex reaction ingrained into your nervous system. That's when you know you're good at it. You can see free previews and order online at my new redesigned website at; www.garysemics.com.