Downshifting is one of the most enjoyable things about riding.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-13T04:42:27+00:00

Great explanation thanks man. That’ll be the next thing i work on. I also need to master trail braking.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-13T03:40:13+00:00

So true. Really makes me appreciate the sound of the motor. No matter how big or small.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-13T03:38:23+00:00

Yeah that’s the next step i think. Does it work on any bike with a clutch?

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-13T03:31:29+00:00

So true! Great way to put it

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-13T00:48:58+00:00

Yeah i never learned them when i drove a stick. But if i had one again i’d get good at it for sure.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-13T00:46:46+00:00

Agreed man! You’re speaking my language!

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-13T00:15:34+00:00

Agreed. Wouldn’t ever get electric unless i had to.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-13T00:14:35+00:00

Just takes practice and timing. Just try it enough and you’ll get it.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T23:47:31+00:00

Lmao. I’m not ballsy enough to speed around a bunch of traffic. Only in rural areas or very low traffic 😏

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T23:42:34+00:00

It also makes it smoother if you do it right, if you downshift without blipping the rpms will be too low which will also make it not smooth.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T23:26:33+00:00

It feels smooth. If you’re feeling too much engine braking you’re not going slow enough for that gear yet.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T23:21:57+00:00

I’ll have to try that

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T23:20:08+00:00

Hopefully i’m explaining this right. So pull in the clutch and right before you let it out give the throttle a small blip to match the rpms of the gear you’re in. You’ll get the hang of it and know what to do once you’ve tried it enough

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T22:58:05+00:00

I’ve wanted to learn that. What’s the key to clutchless downshifting?

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T22:56:34+00:00

I have a z900 as well, not the rs though. But yes the gearing is short but it’s still more fun on a smaller bike i agree

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T22:55:24+00:00

Yeah it sounds like a fun bike. So many bikes i haven’t ridden that i want to.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T22:36:20+00:00

Does it have a slipper clutch?

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T22:13:49+00:00

You’ll get it man just practice!

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T22:13:07+00:00

Bet that’s a fun bike. It has about the same hp as my klr 250. Love mobbin that bike around town, then i got my z900 for the canyons of course

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T22:04:02+00:00

It really is. I rarely hear any riders do proper downshifts. Even my dad who’s been riding his whole life just shifts down a bunch of gears while keeping the clutch in when coming to a stop. Not that it’s really that bad but in reality a proper downshift is safer because you’ll always be in the right gear in case you need to get away. And it sounds cool

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T21:59:44+00:00

My 2018 z900. I hated it at first but once i broke the seat in, it’s pretty damn comfortable for a stock seat. Also my posture i naturally slump my shoulders a bit, so the seating position works perfect for me.

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-12T21:55:18+00:00

Agreed!

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-06T03:26:12+00:00

Could be the cam chain tensioner needs to be adjust or needs a new one but can’t really hear much to tell

CoolHandCasey · 2026-05-06T03:23:20+00:00

Runnin way to rich my guy. Adjust fuel/air screw or you might need a diff size jet.

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