I am new to my 08 Concours 14 and had question regarding the proper way to shift the gear on the Connie. I was looking at user manual and found the following info.
Shifting up
1st - 2nd - 9 mph
2nd -3rd - 15 mph
3rd - 4th - 21 mph
4th - 5th - 27 mph
5th - 6th - 34 mph
These numbers dont make sense which means I have to shift a bunch of gears and be on overdrive gear in city riding., A lot of times, I am riding between 3-4-5.
I have noticed that at times, I dont have to fully engage the clutch to shift the gear., Infact I had the previous owner say that half pressing is enough and is the smoothest way to shift. What I have observed is that at times, from a full stop., when I shift from 1st to 2nd, the bike almost seems to have a jerky pickup almost like how you would feel when you down shift when in a higher RPM.
I have typically felt shifting smooth in other bikes should I wanted to get others advice on the appropriate way to ride this beast of a motor.
Shifting up
1st - 2nd - 9 mph
2nd -3rd - 15 mph
3rd - 4th - 21 mph
4th - 5th - 27 mph
5th - 6th - 34 mph
These numbers dont make sense which means I have to shift a bunch of gears and be on overdrive gear in city riding., A lot of times, I am riding between 3-4-5.
I have noticed that at times, I dont have to fully engage the clutch to shift the gear., Infact I had the previous owner say that half pressing is enough and is the smoothest way to shift. What I have observed is that at times, from a full stop., when I shift from 1st to 2nd, the bike almost seems to have a jerky pickup almost like how you would feel when you down shift when in a higher RPM.
I have typically felt shifting smooth in other bikes should I wanted to get others advice on the appropriate way to ride this beast of a motor.