Downshifting

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Richard D.'s Comment
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"Yeah my emoyer is laying an egg over me using the clutch. Ive been learning how to float but it still sounds like this.

ERKKKKK GRIRIRIRIIRIRIRINNNND KLUNK! KABLAM!!!!!!!!!!"

Dont worry it will come. Try to make sure you got plenty of room and time to down shift then concentrate on your rpms. Lets say your tach is at 1000 rpms and its time to downshift. Apply a little pressure on the shifter towards neutral and apply a little throttle so it will come out of gear, then add a lttle more throttle to bring rpms upto about 1800 and will slip right in. In no time you will get the feel for it and it will just come naturally. Good luck

Yeah just lastnight I learned if you give it some throttle it loosens the shifter. I had no idea and was trying to force it out. Its getting a little easier for me now that I learned that trick :)

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Eckoh's Comment
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My trainer had me floating on day 2. I still use the clutch when it binds up like on a small downgrade?
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