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They stopped it in the 70's to reduce injuries associated with down/upshifting at slow speeds. I.E. at red lights so you wouldn't be in N and "gas" it and fall off or worse yet, put into 1st with the throttle reved. Ouch...
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If first is down and 2 through 6 are up Why does a motorcycle go into second instead of neutral?
Neutral is between 1st and 2nd so if you didn't shift all the way into 2nd then it would go into neutral. To get into neutral on most one down 4,5,6 up bikes you have to barely raise on the shifter until you feel it pop into neutral anything more then that barely lifting will cause it to go into second gear.
How do you shift into first gear on a motorcycle?
If you cannot shift into first gear on a motorcycle, you should not ride one.. So says the spida. But if you must, click down and you are in first. 2,3,4,5 are all up after that. neutral is a fragile click in between 1 & 2.
Where is neutral on a 1984 Yamaha Virago xv 700?
The neutral position is usually between first gear and second gear. Put the bike in first gear then push up that should put it in neutral.
Why is a bobber motorcycle different from a regular motorcycle?
The main difference between a bobber motorcycle and a regular motorcycle is that the first one has been modified or "bobbed". It usually has no front fender.
When driving a motorcycle when your in first gear do you shift up 2 gears to get into 2nd gear because of neautral?
You're not shifting up 'two' gears into second, you're shifting up 'one full click' Neutral is a half click above 1st, and second is a full click. So when driving and you're in first, one full click (shift) will put you in second - not two.
What is the name of the first motorcycle?
What was the name of the first motorcycle?
When in gear 1 on a motorcycle do you shift up 2 gears to get to the 2nd gear?
You're not shifting up 'two' gears into second, you're shifting up 'one full click' Neutral is a half click above 1st, and second is a full click. So when driving and you're in first, one full click (shift) will put you in second - not two.
What was the first motorcycle gang in America?
The Outlaws Motorcycle Club out of McCook Illinois was the first modern motorcycle club
Which came first the car or the motorcycle?
The motorcycle came first.
Do you have to put a motorcycle in neutral when stopping at a red light?
no unless you plan on resting your left hand and not holding the clutch in, then unless you want to look stupid when the bike jumps as you let go of the clutch and it dies, then put it in neutral first.
What is the diffrenece between first and second class proteins?
what is the difference between first and second class proteins
What is the gear pattern for the Honda Shadow I know it is 1 down and 4 up Is this 1 down first gear first up second second up third etc Neutral between the down and first up?
1 N 2 3 4 first gear being all the way down.
