[V-ROD F.I.B.]

When I am breaking (from 50 MPH to 0 MPH ) and downshifting fast my bike sometimes has a hard time getting into first. Every once in a while there seems to be a grinding sound. I only have 1000 miles on the bike. Is this something that I need to have checked out?

Kurt

 

[TBAG809]

DO NOT SHIFT INTO 1st GEAR until you slow down to at least 10mph. Watch how smooth it is at that speed.

 

[vroddrew]

You need to "blip" your throttle when downshifting so as to match engine speed with bike speed.