Operating the gears (CBT)

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Smoothly/safely changing gear

Competency in operating the gears and ensuring that the right gear is selected is an important skill to master. As well as being aware of how gears can be matched to road speed, it is also important to understand how gears are selected in relation to road conditions, speed limits, hazards and other circumstances.

Speed-up : change-up
Slow-down : change-down

During training, learner riders will learn about the nature of a motorcycle’s sequential gear box and how to use the controls to smoothly/safely change gear.

Changing up the gears

Throttle off before each gear change
Clutch in and select the next highest gear
Don’t rush the gear change
Release the gear lever fully
Release the clutch before using the throttle

Changing down the gears

Throttle off before each gear change
Brake to bring the bike to the desired speed
Clutch in and select the next lowest gear
Release the clutch slowly to take up the drive
At desired speed release the brakes and continue riding

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