you can on most, but it is harder on the transmission than downshifting as speed decreases.
If your 6-speed transmission won't stay in 5th or 6th gear when you accelerate, it could be due to a few issues. Common causes include a worn or damaged shift linkage, a malfunctioning transmission synchromesh, or low transmission fluid levels. Additionally, there might be internal transmission problems, such as worn gears or a failing clutch. It's advisable to have a professional mechanic diagnose the issue to prevent further damage.
In an car with an automatic transmission, you should be fine not using the parking brake. In one with a manual transmission, leaving the car in gear should suffice, but it can be hard on the transmission to do so. If you are facing downhill, leave the car in reverse. Alternately, if you are facing uphill, leave the car in any one of the forward gears (1st through 3rd-6th depending on what you top gear is).
The shift pattern for a Dyna Wide Glide with a 6-speed transmission follows a standard H-pattern, where the shifts typically occur as follows: 1st gear is down (neutral is between 1st and 2nd), and then you shift up sequentially through 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and finally 6th gear. To downshift, you pull the lever down to shift to a lower gear. It's important to ensure the bike is in neutral when starting and to use the clutch for smooth shifting.
Factory is usually 3.54-1 (my '02 has these gears-very close to 2000 RPM @ 70 MPH in 6th w/manual transmission), but 4.10-1 is optional.
Your top gear or last gear you shift to. Depending on what make and model of your bike, either 4th or 5th on motocross bikes and for woods bikes it would be 5th or 6th.
To get higher speeds, thesecond gear has a lower gear ratio as the first one, so youre speed raises with the same rpm. The same for the 3rd/4th/5th/6th gear.
a stock 85 on the street can easily hit 80 in 6th gear...
In 5th gear at 60mph is at 2028rpms, in top gear 6th, rpms drop to 1521rpms, base on standard 235/50r17 tires
The Kawasaki KLR650 typically follows a standard shift pattern for motorcycles, which is one down for first gear and neutral, and four up for the higher gears (2nd through 6th). This means you engage first gear by pressing the shift lever down, and then shift to higher gears by lifting the lever up. Neutral is found between first and second gear, and the bike is equipped with a 5-speed transmission. Always ensure to use the clutch properly during shifting for a smoother ride.
The 9 speed shift pattern is the same start as a regular 5 speed having reverse at the top left. The upper and lower range of the transmission is chosen by means of a lever switch, choosing first the low range, (lever down for 1st thru 5th gears) ...then the upper range. (Lever up for 6th thru 9th) 1st gear is left and down, and progressing to the regular H shift pattern for 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th. The air splitter lever is then flipped up (high range), and the H shift pattern is repeated for 6th thru 9th gears. The upper transmission range is never used for reverse. R 2nd / 6th 4th/ 8th 1 3rd / 7th 5th/ 9th First gear is such a low gear it is usually only used when pulling a loaded trailer. or have a low powered truck.
Mazda 626 does have reverse if its a 5 speed standard H shift then it is 6th gear.