Which Gear do people use for normal 30MPH Zones? - SV650.org

23-11-10, 08:23 PM

Hi All,
I am still getting used to my bike and finding if I go up to 3rd its seems to lag but in 2nd it seems fine, but I was wondering what other people do, also coming to junctions to turn into do people knock down to first, I seem to have difficulty getting first in less I am doing about 5MPH. Anything more then that it seems to clunk.

Bluepete · 23-11-10, 08:26 PM

WTF?

fizzwheel · 23-11-10, 08:31 PM

whatever feels right. Theres no hard and fast rules on this, just go with how the bike feels. Its ages since I rode an SV though so wont coment on actual gear. Best approach is to just be flexable and not have a hard and fast rule.

Slow speed stuff 1st gear slip clutch control bike with back brake. I never try and engage first unless I'm actually stopped.

Sounds like with respect you just need to ride a little more, if you are unsure about what you are doing when carrying out slow stuff, then go find a big wide empty car park and practice.

the_lone_wolf · 23-11-10, 08:35 PM

Nice spliff keeps you feeling mellow and in tune with the relaxed riding required in 30 zones

Definitely not LSD or cocaine as they may cause you to speed

23-11-10, 08:44 PM

In a 30 doing 30 on mine is 3K rpm in 4th, if it goes to national speed limit then I sometimes knock it down to 3rd to get a shuffle on, other times just gentle on the throttle at first and let it pull in 4th.

Junctions, it's hard to say, some are tighter than others so some will be 1st gear and slippy clutch, others 2nd gear with the clutch fully out.

23-11-10, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

Nice spliff keeps you feeling mellow and in tune with the relaxed riding required in 30 zones

Definitely not LSD or cocaine as they may cause you to speed

I find amphetamine causes me to speed

husky03 · 23-11-10, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluepete

WTF?

me too -must be a pi$$ take

the_lone_wolf · 23-11-10, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky03

me too -must be a pi$$ take

Just wait until Ralph starts posting his polls...

23-11-10, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky03

me too -must be a pi$$ take

It's just a question as seem to have issues getting first in less I am almost stopped but my instructor told me to use first on all junction. So get other peoples opinions on this.

23-11-10, 09:25 PM

What about 20 mph zones, have you thought about that? Oh wait what if...its an offset junction?

View Poll Results: What Gear to Use IN a 30 zone and what Gear for Junctions.
Gear 1	0	0%
Gear 2	11	36.67%
Gear 3	11	36.67%
Junctions Gear 1	5	16.67%
Junctions Gear 2	3	10.00%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

23-11-10, 08:23 PM	#1
Mr EnDo Guest Posts: n/a	Which Gear do people use for normal 30MPH Zones? Hi All, I am still getting used to my bike and finding if I go up to 3rd its seems to lag but in 2nd it seems fine, but I was wondering what other people do, also coming to junctions to turn into do people knock down to first, I seem to have difficulty getting first in less I am doing about 5MPH. Anything more then that it seems to clunk. Last edited by Mr EnDo; 23-11-10 at 08:25 PM. Reason: Title Change

23-11-10, 08:26 PM	#2
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: Which Gear do people use for normal 30MPH Zones WTF?

23-11-10, 08:31 PM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Which Gear do people use for normal 30MPH Zones whatever feels right. Theres no hard and fast rules on this, just go with how the bike feels. Its ages since I rode an SV though so wont coment on actual gear. Best approach is to just be flexable and not have a hard and fast rule. Slow speed stuff 1st gear slip clutch control bike with back brake. I never try and engage first unless I'm actually stopped. Sounds like with respect you just need to ride a little more, if you are unsure about what you are doing when carrying out slow stuff, then go find a big wide empty car park and practice. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

23-11-10, 08:35 PM	#4
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Which Gear do people use for normal 30MPH Zones Nice spliff keeps you feeling mellow and in tune with the relaxed riding required in 30 zones Definitely not LSD or cocaine as they may cause you to speed __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

23-11-10, 08:44 PM	#5
Stonesie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Gear do people use for normal 30MPH Zones In a 30 doing 30 on mine is 3K rpm in 4th, if it goes to national speed limit then I sometimes knock it down to 3rd to get a shuffle on, other times just gentle on the throttle at first and let it pull in 4th. Junctions, it's hard to say, some are tighter than others so some will be 1st gear and slippy clutch, others 2nd gear with the clutch fully out.

23-11-10, 09:25 PM	#10
metalmonkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Gear do people use for normal 30MPH Zones? What about 20 mph zones, have you thought about that? Oh wait what if...its an offset junction? Last edited by metalmonkey; 23-11-10 at 09:27 PM.

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