I shift up to top gear. No need to put extra strain on the engine it's not like 6th is overly tall anyways, the FZ has short ratios stock an it has no trouble pulling itself out of a hole at low rpm.Today, I shifted based on RPM. From stop light, start in 1st & rev up to 5k, shift to 2nd & rev up to 6k, shift to 3rd & rev up to 6k. At this point I was going 55mph, the speed limit on that street. Now, do I continue going in 3rd, or further shift up to 4th, 5th, and then to 6th, to maintain consistent speed but use lesser rpm and maximize fuel? What is a good practice once you achieve the desired speed limit, to shift up or not?
I have been shifting up based on speed, following what the fz6r manual recommends, and dont recall my RPM going over 3 or 4k.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/owners-manuals/2013/fz6r
Page 48
Shift up points:
1st -> 2nd = 20kph/12mph
2nd -> 3rd = 30kph/19mph
3rd -> 4th = 40kph/25mph
4th -> 5th = 50kph/31mph
5th -> 6th = 60kph/37mph
I wonder why they would recommend these? fuel efficiency?
I'll transition to shifting based on RPM, and hopefully will be able to keep up with the vehicles around me.
Today, I shifted based on RPM. From stop light, start in 1st & rev up to 5k, shift to 2nd & rev up to 6k, shift to 3rd & rev up to 6k. At this point I was going 55mph, the speed limit on that street. Now, do I continue going in 3rd, or further shift up to 4th, 5th, and then to 6th, to maintain consistent speed but use lesser rpm and maximize fuel? What is a good practice once you achieve the desired speed limit, to shift up or not?
I shift up to top gear. No need to put extra strain on the engine it's not like 6th is overly tall anyways, the FZ has short ratios stock an it has no trouble pulling itself out of a hole at low rpm.
Do clutchless changes once your moving. Just back off the throttle a smidge and kick it up a gear, get it right it's smooth as.If I am in stop and go traffic and will be doing a lot of shifting, I usually go to about 6K to 7K RPM and shift 2 gears when I pull the clutch in. So, 1st to 3rd, then 3rd to 5th. I do this because of left wrist injuries. Clutching a lot causes wrist fatigue. When it gets really bad, I have to stop for 10 to 15 minutes to rest.
You youngsters who haven't crashed a lot yet can ignore this advice.
Couldn't agree more! I used to only downshift clutch less, but find myself up shifting that way a lot.Do clutchless changes once your moving. Just back off the throttle a smidge and kick it up a gear, get it right it's smooth as.
Just because you can doesn't mean you should.Couldn't agree more! I used to only downshift clutch less, but find myself up shifting that way a lot.
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Okay, thanks for the input! I'll worry about my bikes tyranny and engine. Never said I do it all the time, just from time to time. When the pressure is off the shifter I see no difference between clutched and clutch less. Had my bike since April 2011 and zero problems. Change your oil and take care of maintenance and the bike will forever.Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
It's not a semi tranny. There is a reason it has a clutch, I hear the Can-Am spider is semi. Maybe try that?
Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
It's not a semi tranny. There is a reason it has a clutch, I hear the Can-Am spider is semi. Maybe try that?
Okay, thanks for the input! I'll worry about my bikes tyranny and engine. Never said I do it all the time, just from time to time. When the pressure is off the shifter I see no difference between clutched and clutch less. Had my bike since April 2011 and zero problems. Change your oil and take care of maintenance and the bike will forever.
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I was gonna find an article but I'm at work. Thanks brother.once you learn how... it is fine!
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