Well, you know being an engineer I am suffering with the disease called awesomeness!!
Welcome sirji, I am just here to serve you and and happy to know that this poor chap can be of any use to someone.
I'm almost convinced that it is all up.
Even I am too.
The bike definitely only has 4 gears because the speedometer has painted 'ideal speed range' marks with gear number next to it. It only has 1,2,3,4. No 5.
The bike only seems to start in lowest gear position - which I am guessing is neutral.
I shift up and accelerate to make the bike move (I guess this is 1st gear). Soon as I reach ~20kmph, the engine sounds really bad - making lots of noise.
Going by the speedometer's marks, I shifted up again (I guess 2nd) and the bike sounds better when I accelerate.
This practice will give you better understanding of power train studying and it's always better to have understanding of the power delivery of your vehicle in several gears before you hit the road for some true fun.
I tried riding in light traffic today. I stalled the bike 4 or 5 times during slow riding (where traffic got dense). Got a few dirty looks as I got in other people's way :(
Gotta practice more.
You need a whole lot of practice, rest I guess the following tips may be a bit useful for you:
1) When you see you need to stop or slow down or when you feel that the engine is slowing down by itself(under load). It is always better to downshift before coming to stop of before the motorcycle starts crying for a downshift - following this, you will decrease your stalling rate up to 50% easily. This practice is very useful in stop-go traffic or while going uphills. Shift before your vehicle forces you to do.
2)
'Say no to speed'. I can tell you that I myself ignored this advise with my first motorcycle(Hero Honda CD Dawn - way back in 2006-07) and I still have the marks of my first two wheeler accident on my elbow and knee. I simply sped up and when things went wrong - I knew what to do but either I forgot or my body hasn't co-ordinated with my mind. So better is to be slow and careful until your mind and body get well practiced for making maneuvers.
3) Always try to make the move on lower RPMs, if you develop a habit of revving up and then making your motorcycle move by releasing clutch slowly(people have this habit too - especially new learners) then you will face clutch issues and you can never enjoy the true power of your motorcycle. Method is simple:
- Start the engine and leave the accelerator - let the motorcycle remain at idle revs.
- Now slot into first cog(gear) and slowly(very slowly with high precision - try numerous times and you will understand what I am saying) release the clutch.
- There will come a point where your motorcycle will try to move ahead without any throttle input(at idle itself) and if you release the clutch beyond that point then engine will stall.
- Now you know where the actual point lies when power starts being transferred to wheel.
- Now whenever you ride, try to slot into first gear and do the same and when you feel that motorcycle is trying to move ahead - just start giving light(very light indeed - maximum 500 RPM rise) throttle input. Your motorcycle will start moving ahead like a pro in a very smooth way. My chauffy taught me driving and riding and he taught it to me and I simply like this practice and now it takes me not even a second to make it all happen.
- In fact, this method is so good that you will be amazed to see how much power your vehicle actually packs that it will start moving ahead even on inclines on throttle inputs that seems to be 'impossible' for most of the road users. I have shown people making my motorcycle climb inclines without making it scream - this method is so good and if you learn it then you will not only ride smooth - but also will have a longer clutch life too.