How a Motorcycle Transmission Works

How a Motorcycle Transmission Works | MC GARAGE

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7 жыл бұрын

Why is first gear down, second gear up, and neutral between them? And how does a transmission work, anyway? We break it down for you in this video from the MC Garage.
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For most folks, the transmission is the most mysterious part of a motorcycle. It's buried as deep in the engine as you can go, and it's got so many gears! In this video from the MC Garage we not only to show you how the transmission functions, we also aim to answer some other common gearbox questions, like why do you click down into first, but then up into the rest of the gears? And why on earth is neutral between first and second? Watch the video above to find out, and if you want more straight-to-the-point technical explanation videos (like how a slipper clutch works, the difference between rightside-up and upside-down forks, and how to properly wash your helmet), click the MC Garage image below.
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@roythearcher 7 жыл бұрын

This has to be the most simple and concise explanation of a motorcycle gearbox I have seen yet!

@jjjmotorbike8935 7 жыл бұрын

When it describes the gears as sprockets at the start what else would you expect from that point on.

@garrymuir1442 7 жыл бұрын

I have to agree. Very nicely explained.

@robmccormick8155 7 жыл бұрын

Right. Who the fuck dislikes this kinda stuff?

@sail4life 7 жыл бұрын

People who take their bikes in to have the oil changed?

@bittechslow 7 жыл бұрын

Those damn anti gearites.

@650ib 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Sir! I always wondered how that worked.

@weljo2001 7 жыл бұрын

Come on now....Its not like you actually work on your bikes..lol

@exothermal.sprocket 7 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep the friendly moto-mechanics busy servicing 25 superbikes. ;-)

@observingrogue7652 6 жыл бұрын

650ib Do you wonder while you're laying a Smackdown? XD

@baikumarbehera4650 6 жыл бұрын

650ib ....

@baikumarbehera4650 6 жыл бұрын

Lifted_Above .

@bryanharrison3889 3 жыл бұрын

As with many of your vids I already understand a motorcycle transmission, but with that said, these videos are short, to the point, and entertaining, and there's alot of things in alot of your videos I DIDN'T know. and even when I do, I still watch them, becaus they're entertaining.

@debbymarshall2857 5 жыл бұрын

Love watching these. As someone who didn’t grow up with bikes and now rides one, this explains a lot. Thanks for making high quality content!

@habyss 5 жыл бұрын

This is urban legend. Motorcycles have a squirrel running on a treadmill.

@Earthneedsado-over177 4 жыл бұрын

Motorcycles run on prayers and money.

@Refr619 4 жыл бұрын

It's the lil gremlins. 🤣

@shmedwinardo 2 жыл бұрын

Actually nowdays most bikes run on 2 squirrels 🐿 🐿 .

@TheyCallMeStabby 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s just your brain running on squirrel and treadmill

@naerkode Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure mine came with 2 pairs of Hamsters.. and I'm not sure if it helps they don't get along too well..

@808thump 7 жыл бұрын

As a new motorcycle enthusiast, I must say your Video is visually appealing, you explained the parts in laymans terms and conditions to be wary of. Job well done!

@baronburgamot243 7 жыл бұрын

These videos are great. Needed to brush up as I haven't ridden for about 10 years and just picked up a '99 CBR600F and always looked after my own bikes. These videos are really helpful. Thanks guys.

@stephenlatchford9850 7 жыл бұрын

Fascinating, seeing all those parts work in unison, well done for keeping it as simple an explanation as possible

@juliekohler4106 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so easy to follow on all your videos (that I’ve seen so far) and helping me understand previously mysterious subjects. You’re awesome!

@nicks227 7 жыл бұрын

your videos are so informative. I've been binge watching them for a whole week.

@trantem 7 жыл бұрын

Fascinating and simple explanation. Love it! Keep up the great work, you guys are awesome.

@afletra 7 жыл бұрын

as always, you guys make a really clear explanation about something that most of us think is so complicated. and you guys sprinkle it with some humor. keep on the good work guys, always waiting for the new videos from you!

@mistreku 7 жыл бұрын

Love the garage videos, thanks for taking the time to explain bike stuff for the less knowledgeable! Much appreciated!

@thomasgale5368 5 жыл бұрын

Great explaintion! Thank you simplifying, and breaking it down. Your videos are always my Go-to! Thanks, brother!

@kyokushinkuma 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, rode for 9 years and never knew how the transmission really worked, hopefully a new bike on the horizon soon after a 2 year absence.

@giovannilondt2852 3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel I actually rebuilt my fork shocks for the first time today following this channels step by step guide. Thanks guys appreciate what you doing.

@1230986666 6 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos. They're comprehensive and dense in information. All of them are top notch, keep up the good work!

@gonecoyote 7 жыл бұрын

i feel smarter today, thank you mc garage

@andywright5147 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained and in such a quick video, well done MC Garage

@azroytan5332 7 жыл бұрын

MC Garage never fails to clear my doubts. I learned a lot of stuffs from this channel. Keep it up!!!

@evanepp 7 жыл бұрын

Great explanation detailing the inner workings of a transmission! Thanks for the informative video!

@davidkrempaszky2325 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!! I'm learnt so much in the past two weeks thank you!!!

@marzan6857 4 жыл бұрын

I was apprehensive to watching this, but you hit it spot on. Been riding since 1970 and I will tell you there were some weird shifting patterns for different bikes. Thank goodness for the standardizing. Thanks for posting.

@syedsameer1990 7 жыл бұрын

I have watched most of your videos and liked them all. your work is very appreciated. nobody can explain that simple and subjectively. you make it simple and less technical so that everybody could understand it. and that's a great job. I am in process of sharing your videos with my mates. keep it going...!

@AmitDebnath09 7 жыл бұрын

Informative, concise, and awesome: Love this! As a new rider, I really appreciate videos on intricate yet significant parts of a motorcycle. Keep them coming! P.S. Would also love videos on preparing for track days as well as any Vlogs of track days. =D

@TheRossicle 7 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! I've never personally taken a transmission apart, so I've never really know how it works. Great vid.

@MyRandomLife247 7 жыл бұрын

Man I started following you with On Two Wheels, this series is almost as good as that. I learn so much!

@jamesbarrick3403 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!! 1) They are simple 2) they explain things very well 3) and pithy (that means short) 4) no presumption you need to be a comic or to "build your brand". Keep up the great work!

@remotegod255 6 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Love your videos on motorcycles, helping me learn my 1981 Honda CM400 C inside and out :)

@kiwiandyt123 7 жыл бұрын

These videos are brilliant! Keep up the great work Motorcyclist Magazine!

@isaiahcraig1704 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation of how a transmission works I've ever seen.

@SamrudhDixit 7 жыл бұрын

you guys are the best for brief explanations ..

@ronalddaub1710 5 жыл бұрын

I started working on motorcycle Transmissions when I was young and I'm glad you're showing this stuff..

@ramsanodiya5454 4 жыл бұрын

You should have done that long ago considering you are playing with it from ages

@FULQUE 3 жыл бұрын

MC garage people, your videos are always very informative and really well done. Thanks for your amazing experience and work. Greetings from London UK

@davidrobins4025 4 жыл бұрын

It is helpful to know the facts about a motorcycle's transmission - you've explained it clearly. Thank you.

@SawyerKnight 7 жыл бұрын

fast ,simple, good info, and high production value. that intro with all the parts making MC was awesome. you need more subs and views!

@TimHPop776 7 жыл бұрын

Simple. To the point. Excellent video!

@SafakSahin 5 жыл бұрын

short and meaningful video. no BS. Thank you!

@7eye7 6 жыл бұрын

Earned sub. Keep up the great vids bro. Learning alot every video I watch.

@luckyluk83 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining. Well done mate.

@WarwickHunter 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. Thanks!

@CanadianMotoGal 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely done quick overview -thank you 👍

@mycoorot9258 6 жыл бұрын

Thank u sir for sharing your knowledge.

@buddyluuv69 7 жыл бұрын

This has been very informative. I've recently been looking into electric bike such as the Zero S, which doesn't seem to have all that. Do a video explaining how it works and basic maintenance tips, please.

@adriengahery9471 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Straight to point, short&clear. As with a lot of MC garage, btw.

@jackjones3657 6 жыл бұрын

Great info and visuals! 👍

@192837465conconrad 5 жыл бұрын

Best vid i've seen on transmission so far.

@stape510 4 жыл бұрын

Such a simple, concise explanation. Good stuff. 👍

@hebert415 6 жыл бұрын

Concise and informative. Everything I'm looking for in youtube videos on riding motorcycles.

@hectorbaptista330 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Clear, useful, well written.

@larrygonzales5983 4 жыл бұрын

Straight and to the point! Awsome vid Brother 💪👍🏼

@ggme4682 5 жыл бұрын

I don't believe it. Short, to-the-point, clear, interesting, informative, and no background music! Hat off to you Sir. 5 star video all the way! 🌟 🌟🌟 🌟🌟

@unnikrishnanrajendran8991 4 жыл бұрын

Bro. Your videos are simply awesome. Very easy to understand the basics of motorcycles. This video is best one. Your english accent is very good, easy to understandable for rest of the world

@mymajorcompanynz 7 жыл бұрын

Damn impressive straightforward well paced and visually excellent education.Well done.

@parampmd 6 жыл бұрын

Very Good Video, Thanks for Explaining.

@DesertDuc 7 жыл бұрын

Very concise. Great video!

@colinaglae2605 5 жыл бұрын

Thanx for your video on motor cycle transmission !!

@brianb.2857 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Thanks.

@ericgregor2086 5 жыл бұрын

Good video , short and to the point

@kenaidiun3736 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the lesson .

@arrowstheorem1881 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining it so well!

@supermotofrank 7 жыл бұрын

I concur with Ari, this IS how a transmission works. 😉 It's actually surprising just how many people are baffled, or just outright afraid of transmission work in the industry too. I was apprehensive as well, at first, but after a while you realize that all transmissions are the same in the sense that all carburetors are the same because the end result is always the same. Anyways, bravo on yet another thoughtful display of motorcycle! Cheers!!

@INNOVVDashCam 6 жыл бұрын

Learnt alot! Your explanation is excellent.

@moulin6 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video thank you !! I can't wait for your review on the KTM 1090 R adventure

@abb5636 7 жыл бұрын

Really nice and easy to understand video guys! Keep it up ☺

@dircreate46 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this was helpful!, I was trying to figure out how to draw motorcycles, so figuring out how the transmission worked was really helpful :]

@LtGlenn 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crap thank you for explaining this, I finally understand!

@stephensugay7964 3 жыл бұрын

These are awesome videos!!!

@SurenMOF1 7 жыл бұрын

@Ari you explained in the best way and so far the best mechanical knowledge person on KZfaq do you own a garage you could be useful for many

@shashankshekhar9602 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video & explanation buddy😀

@Rcky6327 5 жыл бұрын

Very simple and effective explanation.

@TheTristramBennett 7 жыл бұрын

You guys do an amazing job, I would love to do what you do.

@dahveed284 7 жыл бұрын

As always, great little video!

@Mati03x 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video !

@qingyangchen1117 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thanx a lot

@liampalmer4370 7 жыл бұрын

You have got yourself a sub mate, I'm in school for automotive but when I was learning transmissions my teacher suuuucked ( I have a new one now). Keep up these videos man please they are very helpful and I plan on watching them a lot more

@anirudhkumar7477 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful yet simple explanation bruh

@sizlax 7 жыл бұрын

Well done buddy, good video!

@carlosperdomo4030 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am from Mexico and here nobody explained me so clearly

@mashapacreative7072 Жыл бұрын

you are a good teacher bro , good job

@nitinkarole 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, thnx 😊👍

@ZPDSurvival 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thank You.

@darioferrari6697 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks

@nsvlogs6025 7 жыл бұрын

nice video informative thanq

@drg111yt 7 жыл бұрын

Nice and concise.

@donaldpatrick2152 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks...very educational!

@Antoniostubeio 7 жыл бұрын

great video...thankyou

@jogta160 7 жыл бұрын

very nicely explained

@johneric3886 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work good video. Great communication skills. I like what you had to say about the shift drum. It's very similar to how a brown & Sharpe Screw Machine Works.

@AmericaLIED 5 жыл бұрын

Nice thank you. I always wondered about that, but I will continue to use my clutch lever!!!!!

@autosuggestion7267 5 жыл бұрын

loved your videos easilly understandable for everyone

@itsabraham6625 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you creating this video! new sub!:)

@richhemmings 7 жыл бұрын

Learnt something. Thanks!

@ernestoespinoza5848 7 жыл бұрын

It was a pretty nice video that covered pretty much everything! I was curious to see though if they would explain how a positive neutral finder works within the gearbox tho (if that's even where it's at!)