Coasting to a stop. Neutral or in gear?

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Oct 7, 2015 | 04:07 PM

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Brake pads are cheap, so neutral it is.

Oct 7, 2015 | 04:39 PM

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I down shift to 2nd in case I need to make a maneuver around someone or something...

Oct 7, 2015 | 06:04 PM

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Leave it in gear- better control of the car that way.

Oct 7, 2015 | 06:11 PM

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For safety you should stepping back in gears until the 2nd at least. No neutral.
Just don't over rev it .

Oct 7, 2015 | 06:53 PM

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Real drivers down shift.

Oct 10, 2015 | 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xRoguex

Real drivers down shift.

I second this... More control, saves on gas, extends life of brake pads

Oct 12, 2015 | 08:33 AM

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Have the SST - I usually downshift to 2nd, but rarely go to 1st - usually shift into neutral as I stop.

Oct 12, 2015 | 08:40 AM

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The lowest I downshift is to 3rd and engine brake under normal driving.

However, I will still shift to 2nd when coasting (as speed decreases) in case i need to get going again.

I only go into first when leaving from a stop.

when slowing down, I leave it in gear (think interstate off ramp). As rpms drop in 5th to 2500 I'll rev match to 4th and engine brake again and when the rpms reach 2500 in 4th I'll downshift to 3rd again rev matching (brings the rpms back to 3500 ish).

Oct 12, 2015 | 05:00 PM

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1. I doubt theres any notable wear and tear and its easier on the brakes. I don't down shift either, brakes are cheaper than clutches.

Oct 12, 2015 | 05:20 PM

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Shouldn't be any wear. Gear is engaged, clutch is engaged. The engine revving is from the wheels turning over the engine. Every motorcyclist is taught to stay in gear. Makes sense for cars, too. Just don't downshift into 1st.

Oct 12, 2015 | 05:25 PM

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1. I doubt theres any notable wear and tear and its easier on the brakes. I don't down shift either, brakes are cheaper than clutches.

Wait you never downshift?

Oct 12, 2015 | 05:41 PM

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(MR)Personally I down shift as well and don't throw it into neutral till I'm stopped about to stop. Though I'll admit I do kinda feel like a jackass sometimes thinking that I'm barely giving the driver behind me courtesy lights that I'm slowing down.

Oct 13, 2015 | 06:38 AM

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Wait you never downshift?

Nope. I'd personally want to put wear and tear on my brakes than the clutch and throwout bearing since downshifting essentially puts twice the amount of engaging/disengaging. Is it a noticeable difference after x-amount of miles? Who knows but for peace of mind I stay in gear without downshifting then throw it in neutral before coming to a stop.

Last edited by jakgal04; Oct 13, 2015 at 06:40 AM. Reason: spelling