A way to shift gears on a motorcycle

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A Way to Shift Gears on a Motorcycle


Identifying Your Gears


1. Count the number of gears at the base of the pedals


2. Count the number of gears on the rear wheel


Shifting Basics 1. Use your left hand to shift the front gears 2. Use your right hand to shift the rear gears 3. Gear down to make your pedaling easier but less powerful 4. Gear up to make your pedaling harder but more powerful 5. Practice shifting up and down in a flat area 6. Only shift while you're pedaling forward


1. Use your left hand to shift the front gears


2. Use your right hand to shift the rear gears


3. Gear down to make your pedaling easier but less powerful


4. Gear up to make your pedaling harder but more powerful


5. Practice shifting up and down in a flat area


6. Only shift while you're pedaling forward


Knowing When and How to Shift 1. Pick a low gear when you start of 2. Gradually gear up as you build up speed 3. Shift down for hills 4. Shift up when on fairly level ground and for downhill areas 5. Shift up carefully to avoid hurting your joints 6. Avoid choosing gears that "crisscross" the chain


1. Pick a low gear when you start of


2. Gradually gear up as you build up speed


3. Shift down for hills


4. Shift up when on fairly level ground and for downhill areas


5. Shift up carefully to avoid hurting your joints


6. Avoid choosing gears that "crisscross" the chain


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