I have the habit of putting my motorcycle into neutral when coasting to a stop. Sometimes while coasting to a red light it turns green so I go from neutral straight to second gear. Should I be doing this? Will this mess up my bike?
i feel like my bike doesnt shift to 2nd from 1st real smooth til about 5k rpms, its the only bike ive ever owned though so its my only experience with it on sportbikes
I have the habit of putting my motorcycle into neutral when coasting to a stop. Sometimes while coasting to a red light it turns green so I go from neutral straight to second gear. Should I be doing this? Will this mess up my bike?
if you are still moving it is completely ok to use 2nd instead of first, also there is no chance of synchro damage as sequential (motorcycle) transmissions do not have any synchros.
But as stated above it is unsafe to coast in neutral as you have zero available power if you happen to need it.
I'm old school, I don't go into neutral at a stop. Too many times I've had to get out of the way before becoming a hood ornament (an ugly one at that). and just another reminder to always check your six (be aware of what's going on behind you). As for taking off in second without a complete stop, it's ok for the bike. You are still matching the speed of the bike with the gear needed!
I have the habit of putting my motorcycle into neutral when coasting to a stop. Sometimes while coasting to a red light it turns green so I go from neutral straight to second gear. Should I be doing this? Will this mess up my bike?
Can't tell you're a RoSPA manThe short answer is No, you dont have engine control if you need to change speed and direction safely.