| NELSON |
We plan on adding a car with manual transmission to complement the MO.
This will be my first manual car. I've rode a motorcycle for many years and was just looking for some input on the similarities/differences between manual on a bike compared to a car.
Will I have a rough time transitioning??? Or is it only a matter of learning where the clutch engages?
On a bike, I've always down-shifted pretty hard to come to a stop.. pretty much every red light. No problems whatsoever with that clutch. I've heard down-shifting this much isn't recommended in a car. True?
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| rjaustin |
I went from a manual car to a motorcycle. Of course it's awkward at first, but the main thing is getting used to how the clutch engages and when to give it gas, just like a motorcycle.
I don't downshift a car unless I'm going down a hill or slowing down for a turn.
The main difference is, unlike a motorcycle clutch, you should NOT ride a car's clutch. Wears out much faster. |
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| NELSON |
Probably just a matter of the hands having better coordination with each other than the feet.
I should be alright.
I don't expect to be doing too much of the "riding of the bronco" dance. |
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| njjoe |
Driiving a manual tranny is a piece of cake... for most people. It should become second-nature in no time.
The fun part begins when you come to a complete stop on a steep hill and the yo-yo behind you has stopped right on your bumper. This is where we separate the men from the boys. You need to release the brake, give the engine gas and release the clutch in such a fashion that your car does not roll backwards into the car behind you. If you are good you can do it without a sweat.
-njjoe |
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| ra3boy |
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Originally posted by njjoe
Driiving a manual tranny is a piece of cake... for most people. It should become second-nature in no time.
The fun part begins when you come to a complete stop on a steep hill and the yo-yo behind you has stopped right on your bumper. This is where we separate the men from the boys. You need to release the brake, give the engine gas and release the clutch in such a fashion that your car does not roll backwards into the car behind you. If you are good you can do it without a sweat.
-njjoe
Well, there are some other ways:confused:
You simply hold brake & gas pedals with right foot while letting clutch go.
Moreover , foot is still on brakes and toe is giving some gas...
Pretty much the same thing on a bike: up hill , you just hold the
rear brake and giving it some RPMs and working clatch -not to stall engine.
Some cars even come with a hill assist?! Even 07 Mini has one
:eek:
Anyway, stick-shift is fun, and one becomes a pro in no time:2: |
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| deeto |
you'll have no problem
2 main differences:
The car tranny is not sequential. Shifting gears is a 2 part process, going from gear 1 to N then to gear 2. Its done quickly but its not a simple flick from gear 1 to 2 like on a bike. (of course if the car has a racing shift kit installed its a different story)
Engine braking on a bike is recommended and should be normal practice, as you know. Engine braking in a car should be used seldomly as the clutch plates will wear quicker if you do it often. Replacing a clutch on a bike is easy and cheap. Doing it on a car is not. I'd rather replace brakes on my car than clutches.
What kinda bike you got? |
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| zebelkhan |
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Originally posted by ra3boy
...stick-shift is fun...
Except in rush hour traffic...:4: |
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| NELSON |
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Originally posted by deeto
you'll have no problem
2 main differences:
The car tranny is not sequential. Shifting gears is a 2 part process, going from gear 1 to N then to gear 2. Its done quickly but its not a simple flick from gear 1 to 2 like on a bike. (of course if the car has a racing shift kit installed its a different story)
Engine braking on a bike is recommended and should be normal practice, as you know. Engine braking in a car should be used seldomly as the clutch plates will wear quicker if you do it often. Replacing a clutch on a bike is easy and cheap. Doing it on a car is not. I'd rather replace brakes on my car than clutches.
What kinda bike you got?
deeto,
Thanks for clearing up that downshifting question. Well, I had a 2002 GSXR Telefonica Edition.
Sold it in January and have since lost the fun of the open road. :(
Hence, the desire for a stick shift since we'll be in the market for an economy car.
A Honda VTX is in my future, maybe 2 yrs. |
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