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Dave	11-06-2007 03:22 PM

Changing gear

Hi Guys recently returned to riding after a 20 year gap. I picked up my new C50 a few weeks back and I’m slowly breaking it in. Question - the manual states to increase speed when changing down a gear! What / how does this mean ?

danedogg17

11-09-2007 11:16 AM

RE: Changing gear

You have to up the rpm of the motor to down shift the bike.

Dave	11-10-2007 02:52 PM

RE: Changing gear

Now that seems to make sense, and its what I instinctively do. Tell me though why is it important to do this?

s502007

12-08-2007 11:17 AM

RE: Changing gear

Match clutch and engine speeds,in a car called double clutching.smoother up and downshifts,quicker and more response...
Idle engine and slam gear down and you could take a high side spill...rear tire lock up..

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