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Shifting

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Cjewell77, Dec 22, 2011.

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  1. Dec 22, 2011 #1
    Cjewell77

    Cjewell77 Light Load Member

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    I am new I am having trouble shifting the new international prostrar. When the green shift light comes on I am scratching gears up and down. This is when I am loaded. Any advice?
    I feel I should be able to do this. Bit is frustrating.
    How long general do newbies have issues shifting?
     
    Cjewell77, Dec 22, 2011
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  3. Dec 22, 2011 #2
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    Green shift light?

    :biggrin_25513:

    Pretty soon all the "driver" is gonna do is turn the key and release the brakes..
     
    7122894003481, Dec 22, 2011
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  4. Dec 22, 2011 #3
    Cjewell77

    Cjewell77 Light Load Member

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    No ####. The new international. Has a green shift light. And if u don't shift it will not go one mph faster till u do
     
    Cjewell77, Dec 22, 2011
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  5. Dec 22, 2011 #4
    rogueunh

    rogueunh Road Train Member

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    A shift light? Is this for real?
     
    rogueunh, Dec 22, 2011
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  7. Dec 22, 2011 #5
    Cjewell77

    Cjewell77 Light Load Member

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    Yes and the trainer makes you shift with the light not rpms
     
    Cjewell77, Dec 22, 2011
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  8. Dec 22, 2011 #6
    cruisecontrol

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    you've got to put it in the next gear before the RPM's drop to low. Thats what keeps it from grinding. What RPM does the light come on? I understand you are being trained to shift when the light comes on, however, you can shift at an easily 1300 on level ground...should give plenty of time to double clutch before RPM drops below 1000. Are you double clutching?
     
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  9. Dec 22, 2011 #7
    otherhalftw

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    this is one of the "Maxforce" engines I think?!

    RPM's are low...don't let it get above 1220 for the shift...or below 975.
     
    otherhalftw, Dec 22, 2011
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  10. Dec 22, 2011 #8
    Stevejun1986

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    ... What company are you training with?
     
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  11. Dec 22, 2011 #9
    Cjewell77

    Cjewell77 Light Load Member

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    I think I am shifting to slow
     
    Cjewell77, Dec 22, 2011
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  12. Dec 22, 2011 #10
    otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Just think Lawrence Welk....one and two and....

    Cancel that....you're too young to get that context!!!!!!:biggrin_2559:

    Check with your mother....and try a dancing lesson while you're asking!:biggrin_25525:
     
    otherhalftw, Dec 22, 2011
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