After re-reading this thread, it sounds like you need to work on your shifting -- both up and down.
When to shift, and which gear is appropriate for the speed you're traveling, is hard to explain in words. Most riders come to understand the relationship between the two through experience. For the time being, you can rely on your tachometer to locate your shift points for each gear. Your owners manual probably lists the specified limits. But those are just guides. Proper shifting is mostly a sensory experience. After awhile, you'll learn to judge the sound of the motor, and "feel" when it's the right time to shift. When you reach that point and can do it smoothly without consciously thinking about it, your enjoyment of riding will increase exponentially. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
