Changing gears on a motorcycle?

Changing gears on a motorcycle-Do i need to roll off the throttle completely before squeezing the clutch and shifting gears? That's how i was taught to proceed but it doesnt sound sensible when I'm cruising down the interstate...What to do??Changing gears on a motorcycle?
No you don't. If you don't continue to hold the throttle there is a chance the bike will stall due to the fact of no gas going to the engine.



It is only when you are starting that you have problems with the throttle. When you are starting if you let go of the clutch too fast, the bike stalls, to much throttle and the bike flies off.Changing gears on a motorcycle?
When you let off the throttle, the engine rpm (revolutions per minute) will reduce to some extent. This helps in the transition to another gear because there will be a lesser load on the clutch and gear shifting mechanism.



While accelerating, our gears are locked in a particular sequence (depending on the gear chosen). To change gear, we first have to release the locking mechanism. This is possible only if we trail off on the throttle and depress the clutch fully. Then the gear change and follow it up with a gradual letting out of the clutch and increase in throttle which again locks the selected gear.



I hope it is clear to you now. If you take the trouble to form this simple habit, you will be rewarded with smoother gear shifts, less noise, increased life of the clutch and gearbox and better overall response from your bike. It's worth the effort, believe me.
when changing at speed.. every gear you go up drops the engine speed by a certain amount';say 2000 RPM'; so you only need to roll off enough to drop the 2000RPM from 8000 to 6000 You roll off %26amp; pull the clutch at the same time..



Bikes have a constant mesh gear box...



If you put a small amount of pressure on the gear lever %26amp; roll off the throttle it will change gears smoothly with out the clutch..
No, just reduce RPM to match the same speed in the next gear,

a ';feel'; issue. many do not rolloff at all but that overmatches the ratios and drags the engine down.