Scotian Lotion wrote:
AlphaMale wrote:
For the riders, does anyone know why the gearing order goes 1, N, 2...and on? I've always been curious if there was a good reason why N is nestled between gear 1 and 2.
Because if it was at the top or bottom you'd catch it if you weren't sure what gear you were in.
I'd always try and catch 7th on the highway thinking I was in 5th, but was in fact in 6th (highest gear).
If you're in N waiting for the red light to turn green (which you should be, never keep it in gear at a red), it's easier to just bang it down in to first and know that it's engaged if you've gone down as far as it goes. Better than pecking around with that light touch trying to find N.
There might be a mechanical reason for it, but it makes sense the way it's designed.
Yeah, that does make sense, thanks.
Using language from your vernacular, I feel like such a pussy whenever I see women on motorcycles, and I don't have my license. I would be comfortable buying any beater motorcycle, but I just don't have the space for one, otherwise I'd go for the license.
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