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Shifting into Neutral instead of downshifting while driving a motorcycle?

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Is it possible and or bad for the bike if you shift into neutral instead of downshifting to a stop.

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Its faster to downshift. using the engine to help brake the bike

Putting the bike into neutral and freewheeling to a stop is dangerous as your not really in control of the bike.

I wouldn't even think about using this method of slowing down.

I know they teach this method in cars for learner drivers but i totally disagree with it. learn to use your gears properly. up and down. its better for your bike and your health.
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No harm will be done. Just make sure your brakes are working.
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It is possible to just go into neutral and there's less wear and tear on the gearbox and engine by doing it.
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Don't know why you would fiddle around looking for neutral and trying to stop at the same time! Changeing down through the gears while braking is what the engine & gearbox are designed to do.This provides the most efficient,stable and safest way of bringing a motorcycle to a stop.
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no but it sucks because you rev and it go nowhere. just pull up with ur foot harder and use the clutch
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Sorry, but you must have clicked the wrong section, as this is the motorcycle RACING questions.

The best advice I can give you is you to post this question again.

You would get a better response in....

"Cars & Transportation"> "Motorcycles"
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