How To Shift Gears like a Pro | How to Ride a Motorcycle

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Жыл бұрын

Shifting for beginners, Clutchless Shifting and Pro Shifting. We’ll see 3 different ways to do it: the basic shifting like beginner riders do it, the clutchless shifting, both with and without quickshifter, and another method for more advanced riders, which makes our shifting very smooth and quick. Weirdly enough all those 3 different ways are closely related.
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@David.. Жыл бұрын

Remember if you’re having issues finding neutral. Don’t worry. You’ll find it quite easily while accelerating away from a light around other motorcyclists.

@willsharp4392 Жыл бұрын

dude 😂 i just started riding and 2/3 times ive found neutral were trying to go down into first or up into second

@David.. Жыл бұрын

@@willsharp4392 yup. Accidentally hitting neutral in the most embarrassing scenario is just a part of motorcycling. Like trying to shift into 7th gear.

@VikingGekz Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@melvinjolliff4176 Жыл бұрын

Bro I found it today when going 110 🤦🏽‍♂️

@daniellittle4259 Жыл бұрын

@@David..felt this😂😂😅

@nrgrlsd9931 Жыл бұрын

When I started riding, I learned how to fast shift first because I rode like a maniac. It actually took me a while and was difficult for me to learn how to shift smoothly at slow speeds.

@AA-jx5fv Жыл бұрын

I’m on my 3rd day of riding and I’m just to aggressive with the throttle and clutch gear engagement. Need to learn how to ride smoothly. I need to humble myself and just learn how to ride. I find that in the lower speeds and gears it gets abit jerky.

@caspar_gomez Жыл бұрын

this, I don't get how to do it slowly it just feels natural to do it in one rapid motion while accelerating hard

@ChickenLiver911 Жыл бұрын

I learned to ride a clutchless, manual shifting quad before switching to a dirt bike. It has also caused me difficulties in trying to learn touring bikes.

@alionus6783 Жыл бұрын

I started on a 1984 Honda ATC200x so i ride that thing like a maniac so slow shifts still take me a second

@trumpour12 Жыл бұрын

Sammme😂

@theultimatef1geek463 Жыл бұрын

I'll be honest I started watching your channel because I couldn't find any reliable source of information about how operating a motorcycle works, and I have to admit you explain things in a crystal clear way, as opposed to most articles online or even reddit discussions. Every video is packed with info and explains everything in layman's terms. In case you're wondering why I don't find any reliable information, I'm from India where motorcycle safety standards are pretty weak and there are no courses, and everyone is self taught, so basically watching your videos is like getting personal reliable coaching. Using your videos as example I actually managed to convince my dad that grabbing front brakes during an emergency on an old scooter without ABS which I've been learning to ride on isn't definitely the way to do it. Subbed and keep up the good work!

@MotoControlEn Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad I could help😊

@dustinlerch9272 Жыл бұрын

Using the front break is fine. How you use it is the issue.

@theultimatef1geek463 Жыл бұрын

@@dustinlerch9272 ofcourse, progressive braking is correct but grabbing the brake isn't. I was lucky the shitty scooter has very bad brakes so grabbing them didn't instantly result in a lockup.

@stevenrix7277 Жыл бұрын

@@theultimatef1geek463 That's what they learn in the US in a 2 day course in a nutshell, and honestly it's not enough. In France it will take days before you get your motorcycle license.

@theultimatef1geek463 Жыл бұрын

@@stevenrix7277 that's really cool but India doesn't have a dedicated motorcycle lisence so self teaching is the only way to learn how to ride motorcycles. My dad does it for over 40 years now yet he still does some small things wrong, its about how and when you can improve yourself with what you have 👍

@hackman85 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know who you are (I’ll search you), but I never seen a video with so much precise (and true) information. You have a new subscriber, definitely going to see a lot more of you! Thank you for the time you take to share your knowledge.

@Gg-ij7li Жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you all and is coming back soon! Believe in His death and resurrection and accept Him as your Lord and Saviour and be saved and abandon your sins and turn to Him! Have an amazing day!😊

@natashasimmons2795 Жыл бұрын

As a CDL Instructor trying to get precise information on the mechanics of shifting a motorcycle, this was great. I first watched your video about counter steering and been subscribed to your channel since. Thanks for all you do 🙌🏾

@nirajjoshi232 Жыл бұрын

Came across your video two days ago and have been watching lot of your stuff since then. Your videos are perfectly worded and paced for a beginner! No confusions, no rushes, properly explained and comfortably abstract! I have been riding for a while but always had a problem with shifting. I use the first method but with bigger shift window because I have trust issues with my clutch and have to pull it all the way in and then shift with a slight delay 😂 But I love to accelerate and go from 0 to top speed pretty fast, so this shifting habbit makes my life lot harder on my new 400cc engine bike. I'll use this video to learn quick shifting that you explained in third technique. Thanks a lot!

@Gg-ij7li Жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you all and is coming back soon! Believe in His death and resurrection and accept Him as your Lord and Saviour and be saved and abandon your sins and turn to Him! Have an amazing day!😊

@dr.murdoch8085 9 ай бұрын

@@Gg-ij7liAmen!

@sagarkalasa 8 ай бұрын

I like how his shoes are worn out and the bike has scratch marks makes you feel more connected and related. Unlike other youtubers who probably do not ride a lot or make you feel some kind of inferiority complex.

@enriquemeza2984 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The demonstration on how the gears actually work explained everything to my why my engine breaking was bucking me. I was releasing the clutch to fast. This has been something ive been looking for forever. Genuinely thank you!

@radihadzhiev6630 7 күн бұрын

Great video. One small note. When you up-shift without a clutch you don't need to cut the power completely. If you cut it just a little bit, the up-shift is smoother and faster.

@julieb5434 Жыл бұрын

You’re a really good teacher. I’m enjoying your videos a lot, and learning a lot too. I like the positivity and the quality of your information.

@krispewkrem3 Жыл бұрын

Beat me to it. I always wanted to cover a video with these topics. Your video definitely stands out because you go over clutchless upshifting, and Almost never before seen, clutchless downshift. And WHEN to use it. I’ve been not using my clutch commuting a FZ07 and WR250 for months. Zero issues.

@Gg-ij7li Жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you all and is coming back soon! Believe in His death and resurrection and accept Him as your Lord and Saviour and be saved and abandon your sins and turn to Him! Have an amazing day!😊

@jaspervn4722 Жыл бұрын

@@Gg-ij7li please stop trying to force religion on people

@MMixer882 9 ай бұрын

@@Gg-ij7li Jesus doesn’t exist. religion is all lies and full of hypocrites. Don’t be blinded by it.

@gpark6050 18 күн бұрын

Been driving two wheeler for almost a decade but never a geared bike, and recently finished the course, learnt the basics but honestly your explanation on shifting was EPIC!! Absolutely what every newbie needs to know, I know it might take a while for me to learn fully but it takes practice but will surely keep these ideas on mind. Got yourself a new sub and also loved that you kept things real!! Thank you!!

@LSB44446 Жыл бұрын

Rev matching is the most satisfying thing to learn as a new rider

@zachcota3154 Ай бұрын

Wassat

@user-jk6rp4qe8q 3 күн бұрын

This channel is one of the only one's providing such valuable information easely understandable for me as a new rider! Thanks.

@keithcanfield6519 9 ай бұрын

It nice to watch someone who knows what the he'll there talking about! Love this channel Im not a new rider by no means. But when I want to learn more about riding bikes I come here you have never failed me. Thank you for breaking it down also. Much thanks my friend

@monkeyboi685 Ай бұрын

Coming from a manual car to bike myself, I'd say this is absolutely clear with those gear fundatmentals, thanks!

@ShubhamAtkare Жыл бұрын

I'm a complete noob to riding a bike. But this is the first video where I bery clearly understood the concept of Rev Matching. Thanks a ton.

@nikhdes Жыл бұрын

Andrei - the Giant of biking and bike training! :)

@AhmedShabasy44 Жыл бұрын

man you are amazing trainer much love and appreciation from Egypt

@SirB3ast 10 күн бұрын

I really like how detailed this video is. Points out mistakes and how the bike acts when you make them. Thats great! This helped a lot.

@mick1583 Жыл бұрын

Good information, as always. Thank you.

@antoniorengifo1447 8 ай бұрын

Great practical illustration and guidance. Thank you 👊☀️

@ThatThrottle Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Lots of good information here!

@_Ulisses_ Жыл бұрын

Great info, as usual. Thanks man.

@aaronjosephdeleon4627 Жыл бұрын

Very well put and concise!

@FTSsjc 16 күн бұрын

Thanks Borat, great success for the good of the motorbike rider!

@096Vkant Жыл бұрын

Half way through vid i started thinking of commenting about this vid 😄😄 Pure quality content. Kudos to you mate. It doesn't matter what a person's interests are, Quality & making is so good that anyone would spend 10mins on this. Honestly, well done.👌👍👍

@dewalc6872 11 ай бұрын

I'm new to the motorcycle scene, and now those blink of an eye gear upshifts make sense. Thank you :>

@KnivesParacord 22 күн бұрын

Very helpful video. Thank you!

@TheKnightTeutonic Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man ! I loved your explanation

@danboyd6180 8 ай бұрын

I love his teaching style and style in general. It’s the hat, I Fah Keen love that hat

@user-eo4gh6et2d Күн бұрын

You bring me hapiness just by hearing you , salute from Greece Russian friend of mine !!!! Nice video

@mrwatchmaker 10 ай бұрын

That was great, Thanks! I'm getting my first motorcycle in a few months, subscribed!

@jivadaya6439 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and very helpful. I am now subscribed. Thank you!

@SC-vz9ie Жыл бұрын

Great tuition! Thanks 👍🏻

@robdecarle3236 Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed. Thank you for taking the time to help others.

@ramblinjay3816 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thanks!

@AshishDoingSomething Жыл бұрын

Even though i know how to ride a motorcycle, it's still fun to watch how easily you explained the process.

@davidpshaw1969 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Keep them coming please.

@joeyboogenz Жыл бұрын

OK . I have been a rider since year 1973 and started racing MotoX late 1977 . I quickly learned from the older ,bigger bore riders how to blindly powershift . It was an unmistakable sound & technique ,that ultimately made me a better Street Car, & Street and trackday racer in my older years in my 20's . Don't even get me started on old school rearset shifter kits that reversed shifting ,turning bikes like my RD 400 Cafe racer & GT550ES into 1-up ,5-down racebikes. Powershifting came to me quickly . Literally ,basicallly turning "me" into a quickshifter long before they were an option on motorcycles. Nuff' said . I'm 58 years old now.

@masterhide Жыл бұрын

Wow. Such an informative video thank you.

@bhargavdutt5418 7 ай бұрын

Most videos only teach in one way. You not only taught different techniques and use cases but also demonstrated up close clearly multiple times wherever it is needed. Bravo! Most people just show up while riding. But you showed us different camera angles in a stationary position. 👏👍

@fabianmckenna8197 5 ай бұрын

It's not rocket science....... Close the throttle, pull in the clutch lever and kick up a gear all around the same time. You can do it as slowly as you want to begin with and gradually get quicker as you ride more. As a despatch rider I rode a Suzuki GS850G without a clutch cable for four days while awaiting a new one so clutchless gear changes all the way as described in the video. To take away from a standstill, I switched on ignition in first gear then hit the starter button and held on tight!

@NorfLondonGardener Жыл бұрын

Great info, thank you

@NS-fo6dq 4 ай бұрын

You are a funny dude. And it makes the delivery and information so much more interesting.

@usik9221 2 ай бұрын

literally got my M2 cert sunday .. i have a problem with shifting smoothly sometimes i get it but most of the time i dont.. but this helped alot 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

@Kingpin909 Жыл бұрын

I weight exactly 80kg and I also ride a KTM 390 Duke. Thanks for the tip.

@kosmaskonstantinidis7856 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation!

@HydroAndro Жыл бұрын

Thinking about getting my first motorcycle and your videos are helping haha.

@thorinoakenshield3499 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lesson 😄

@SoulTouchMusic93 Жыл бұрын

regarding damage to the gearbox due to the clutchless shifting, i doubt you're going to catastrophically grenade your gearbox. you have some rubber pads in the rear wheel in between your pinion and rim that take most of that shock. also if anything else the clutch is going to slip before a cog blows up as long as you use the standard clutch. or even the rear tyre will slip. remember, somehow the busa gearbox holds 500 horsepower (with 1 shaft replaced, output i believe) while the bike comes with 200 ish standard. you're gonna be fine!

@zelazela1729 Жыл бұрын

worth my time the best one yet

@yeeqz4339 Жыл бұрын

I finally get why they say "you need to use the throttle when downshifting". Thanks!

@mariakinsky Жыл бұрын

Impeccable controls in such a busy city that drives backwards from what you re used to. Grande Dominica

@Introspectiverider99 2 ай бұрын

Thank you👍 helpful video

@anthonyrobles6370 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for that!

@shelleyscottduke1769 Жыл бұрын

Great video, you offer the best riding instruction videos on KZfaq hands-down. However I do feel you missed one key technique here that makes smooth, fast shifting up and down much easier. Pre-load the shift lever with light pressure before cutting the throttle or pulling the clutch. It makes timing everything much easier, and less chance of missing a shift. I am sure you know this, but I didn't hear it mentioned in the video. Thanks again for the great content.

@VijayKumar-ln5vz Жыл бұрын

I concur

@Gg-ij7li Жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you all and is coming back soon! Believe in His death and resurrection and accept Him as your Lord and Saviour and be saved and abandon your sins and turn to Him! Have an amazing day!😊

@Lizlodude Жыл бұрын

Seconded, it really helps to get a feel for when the transmission is unloaded and you can shift. Once you get that feel you can tweak the timing to smooth it out more.

@thebeauchinator Жыл бұрын

That’s basically how I learned how to shift without the clutch in my car. Very helpful, and I still do it most of the time.

@jeffhachtel Жыл бұрын

And here I've been trying to slow my shifting down. I've been doing it right the whole time. Lol... Thanks!

@lilismith1346 Жыл бұрын

Спасибо! Good work, easy to understand and you are so funny!!

@NooBiker 5 ай бұрын

Very well explained

@thegranddao4272 2 ай бұрын

I just realized I hadn't subbed, and thats my bad. Been watching and you've taught me a lot for my first bike! Thanks man.

@antwertangodavid Жыл бұрын

Yet another very clear video. Didn't know one can shift up and down without using the clutch. I thought you would need one of them 'fancy' quickshifter installed on the bike. Thanks. Keep making good videos.

@phantomshtter Жыл бұрын

Upshift yes but I definitely wouldn't recommend downshifting without the clutch. Because how would you rev match? And you should rev match. I mean clutch list down shifting is really something for people who are racing.

@phantomshtter Жыл бұрын

It's interesting to me how every other video I watch up If shifting is instructed differently one video they will say to release the clutch fully. The next video will say to release the clutch and match with Throttle at the same time.

@GTAmaniac1 10 ай бұрын

@@phantomshtteryou literally can't clutch less downshift without rematching, you'd need to force the gearbox insanely hard to do it. If you don't force it, the revs match while you're between gears.

@johnschlesinger2009 Жыл бұрын

Bernt Spiegel, in his brilliant book The Upper Half of the Motorcycle, advises: lightly preload the shift lever before shifting. I have found this very good.

@stegoheg Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as usual, thanks for sharing. So does the last one include what some might call ‘rev matching’ when downshifting?

@Gg-ij7li Жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you all and is coming back soon! Believe in His death and resurrection and accept Him as your Lord and Saviour and be saved and abandon your sins and turn to Him! Have an amazing day!😊

@beepbop6697 Жыл бұрын

Didn't see you mention it, but should also "preload" pressure on the shift lever -- put pressure on the lever before clutching -- this leads to very quick and clean shifts as well.

@quiet7632 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dracula!

@The_Ridha Жыл бұрын

very helpful ❤️

@PinkuStyle Жыл бұрын

Very solid

@anindanahiyan8660 Ай бұрын

I started learning to ride with shifting up without the clutch because it's smoother than pulling the clutch in anyway

@user-wr1yq9ev7j 5 ай бұрын

Great teacher

@ipo7596 Жыл бұрын

So rev match. And heel and toe brake downshift for cars. Epic.

@AJax7886 4 ай бұрын

My wife's first mistake was getting the clutch and front brake levers backwards. Once. She didn't crash, but she scared herself pretty bad.

@scaredmans 8 ай бұрын

Changed bikes a few days....different style...so feels like learning from scratch. Each thing I search....your videos pop up first. So thank you for great quality content!!!

@John_Ridley Жыл бұрын

I started out on mid-sized bikes, 650 and 700s. I found my shifting improved a bunch when I bought a Kawi Z400 specifically to learn better skills, it forced me to rev higher to get into the power band. I think people do themselves a disservice by starting on bigger bikes. Start on a 400 or so, ride it for a year or two, then bump up. I only kept my Z400 for one year but my skills jumped a bunch in that time.

@fs5866 Жыл бұрын

it all depends on how big your nutz are,some people are just naturally faster than others as their reaction times are better,their fear is less and their thirst for adrenaline is bigger.If you are afraid of your bike no matter how big it is, then it is not for you.

@John_Ridley Жыл бұрын

@@fs5866 I've never been afraid of a bike but I don't really have any desire to go all that fast. Just doesn't really do anything for me, I'm just out to be in the air having a nice day. I think it's worthwhile starting on a bike that is small enough that your body inputs make a huge difference, it really makes you get into the habit of moving around on the bike. People who start on big heavy bikes tend to just sit there and barely move, and that's terrible form and leads to not leaning properly which can be dangerous.

@fs5866 Жыл бұрын

@@John_Ridley i would argue body inputs make even a bigger difference on a more powerful bike, when you're going fast and for the people that like to attack the twisties on a sunny Sunday, the smallest body corrections have a big impact on the bike. As i said the people that just sit there on their big bike are probably afraid of it and i guess they should not be on one.

@John_Ridley Жыл бұрын

@@fs5866 I'll take your word for it. I'm not big on going fast. Just doesn't interest me.

@alexeymatveev9031 Жыл бұрын

Z400 is an ideal bike for a city. Small enough for filtering and fast for almost any car.

@LaputanMachad Жыл бұрын

Man I wish I had this video back when I first started. Wouldn't have had so many jerky shifts early on in my riding career

@roshanthapa25 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Just a smallfeedback: you should have put like 2/3 cameras to show you working on clutch, gear and throttle at the same time and also the same techniques in slow motion.

@MianM.Muneeb9339 Жыл бұрын

Sir, as you said, you can easily do gear shifting without using clutch. I don't have a heavy bike but I have done both up/down gear shifts without clutch many times in my Prider.😇🥰

@thomasschmidt5558 Жыл бұрын

Love your dialect and style of presentation... and also the Tipps themself 😁

@luthertju Жыл бұрын

big thanks for the video. i'm planning to buy XSR 155 for my first motorcycle , i ride moped and scooter before

@topfell8277 Жыл бұрын

Smoothness is the key

@alexeymatveev9031 Жыл бұрын

Искренне рад и горд за вашу растущую популярность, желаю, чтобы всё получилось и спасибо за ценные советы.

@sebastiansanmartin6418 Жыл бұрын

This is tecnopolis parking lot in argentina, i've learned there!

@nedelcuandrei1037 4 ай бұрын

best tutorial ever

@bdhardship3149 Ай бұрын

Thanks brother,,, ❤️👍

@SamSensei91 Жыл бұрын

Great video and great explaining! Btw I love the way you speak. Kinda reminds me of Borat.

@doombu Жыл бұрын

To shift gears quickly you just need to do it quickly 😂 thanks for the info Andrey!😊

@ZulRf Жыл бұрын

Fast Downshift (with clutch), I always pull clutch, then add gas + gear together. Because if i did it simultaneously, the RPM won't be enough and the bike jerking quite bad. So yeah, pull Clutch first (hold it) - blip Gas & downshift - engage clutch.

@RomaVega Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, I go practice

@williambenedictalava2634 Жыл бұрын

Saving this vid to learn how to ride with clutch motorcycle.

@gilbertayala1069 Жыл бұрын

Well explain...!!

@Penguinella6969 Жыл бұрын

I love this guy

@jeffbrandenburg8672 9 ай бұрын

Great video

@sudeepmk4866 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for such great content. Video suggestion - When to change the gear or perfect time to shift the gear 🙄

@Mesk871 Жыл бұрын

When the count from sesame street gives motorcycle lessons...

@cypresschino Ай бұрын

Motorcycle learnings of shifter for make benefit of rider brought to you by Borat. Very nice! ..........No seriously good job man and good video. Thanks!

@ms-22 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you’ve done it in another video, however, learning to rev-match is pretty beneficial to new riders. Especially those riding bikes with a lot of engine braking.