How to Shift Gears on a Honda Motorcycle

Shifting on a motorcycle is otherwise very similar to shifting gears in an automobile with manual transmission. Some Honda motorcycles have a light on the handlebar assembly that indicates when the cyclist should shift to a higher or lower gear. Make sure your bike is in the correct gear for your speed and the grade of incline to keep your bike from stalling.

Instructions

1. Close the throttle by releasing your hold on the right handlebar grip and letting it rotate to a complete stop.

2. Pull in the clutch, a metal lever located in front of the right handlebar handle. Hold the clutch in the entire time you are switching the gears.

3. Hook your left foot under the transmission bar, located in front of the bike's left foot rest. Pull up in a smooth motion to shift up to the desired gear. Neutral is half a click above first gear, and the subsequent gears are located above neutral.

4. Release the clutch smoothly while gradually increasing the throttle to complete the gear shift.

References

• Motorcycle Assistant: How to Shift Gears
• Fire Blades: Shifting Motorcycle Gears