17. Changing gear

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CHANGE GEAR SMOOTHLY

You must learn how to change gear correctly to be able to ride on the public road.

Selecting the correct gear for the speed of the bike is imperative to riding smoothly and being in control at all times.

You need to be aware of how gears are matched to the road speed, it is also important for you to understand how gears are selected in relation to varying road conditions.

AN EASY WAY TO REMEMBER

So that you do not become confused in which way to operate the gears, a nice way to remember this is:

Speed up – change up
Slow down – change down

While you are being taught, you will learn about the motorcycle’s sequential gearbox and how to use the controls correctly to aid a smooth gear change.