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AUTO DOWNSHIFT

XB12X

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This may have been discussed before, but I couldn't find anything. The auto downshift on my 2019, F3-S is irritating. It's okay down as far as 3rd gear, but changes down to 2nd and especially 1st when I don't want it to. Can anything be done about this in terms of blocking the last two downshifts? A gearbox that auto downshifted to 3rd, then not the bottom two gears would be perfect.
 
This may have been discussed before, but I couldn't find anything. The auto downshift on my 2019, F3-S is irritating. It's okay down as far as 3rd gear, but changes down to 2nd and especially 1st when I don't want it to. Can anything be done about this in terms of blocking the last two downshifts? A gearbox that auto downshifted to 3rd, then not the bottom two gears would be perfect.
Trying to pull away from a stop sign in 3rd would not be pretty. Saw this happen with a very experienced HD trike driver. Getting it restarted while in traffic is hectic. Of course he has a manual clutch. Quit using the auto downshift anyway. Keep your rpms up just in case you need to get away fast in an emergency! Easier on you brakes also.
 
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Can't change auto downshifts, maybe only in BUDS. That means your letting bike downshift at the minimum RPM level. Only option is to use paddle shifter to downshift sooner, don't know if that is your intention
 
The point I was making is that I don't like how the auto downshifts when it isn't necessary. The engine produces a lot of torque and could pull a high gear at low revs. I don't want to rev higher than I need to in urban areas.
 
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