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What are the correct steps for shifting gears on a motorcycle?

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OIan

07/25/25 11:00am

The correct steps for shifting gears on a motorcycle are: 1. Pay attention to whether the motorcycle engine's gear is an international gear or a circulating gear; 2. When downshifting, use the brake and release the throttle grip to reduce the motorcycle's speed; 3. Pull the clutch lever to fully disengage the clutch, and do not accelerate at the same time; 4. Use the foot shift lever to shift from a higher gear to a lower gear or neutral; 5. If you want to stop, pull the clutch lever, brake until the motorcycle stops, and shift to neutral. Precautions for shifting gears include: 1. The clutch engagement must be complete, as incomplete engagement or not fully engaged will cause the engine to idle; 2. Upshifting should be done step by step, while downshifting can skip gears, and any gear can be used to stop; 3. Accelerate before upshifting and decelerate before downshifting.

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McEvangeline

08/11/25 7:54pm

When I first started learning to ride a motorcycle, I found shifting gears up and down quite simple and gradually got the hang of it. The steps for upshifting: first accelerate by twisting the throttle to increase speed, listen for the engine sound to grow louder or feel sufficient power, quickly release the throttle while pulling the clutch lever with the left hand, lightly press the gear shift lever with the right foot to shift up one gear, then slowly release the clutch lever and gently twist the throttle. The movements should be smooth and unhurried to avoid jerking. For downshifting, for example, when slowing down before an intersection, first release the throttle to decelerate, pull the clutch and press the gear shift lever to downshift. Before downshifting, slightly twist the throttle to match the RPM and avoid an uncomfortable lurch forward. The key point is coordinating the clutch, throttle, and gear shift lever—practice more to make it a habit. For safety, maintain body balance while shifting and keep your eyes on the road without distraction; a loose chain can also affect shifting feel, so check it regularly. After learning for over half a year, I now shift gears in city riding purely by instinct, saving fuel and maintaining good control.

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