Clutch or no Clutch?

pauldun170 · 07-16-2010, 03:02 PM

Do you normally upshift with the clutch or without?
If yes,

Model\Year:
Miles you have put on it:
Any general comments: ex. "Normally avoid clutchless shifting on 1-2 shift"

Optional: Include pic of a random member's ass.

lauralynne · 07-16-2010, 03:07 PM

99 superhawk (30,000 miles) - no clutch during upshift - sometimes from 1-2 through neutral just depends.

2nd gen SV650 race bike (miles unknown) - no clutch during upshift ever

Ass picture:

KSGregman · 07-16-2010, 03:24 PM

I always use the clutch...no exceptions.

Model\Year: Suzuki M109-R - 2007
Miles you have put on it: All of them.... ~ 13,000
Any general comments: This bike is notorious for rough shifting...particularly from 1st to 2nd....I always use the clutch to try and smooth it out. *shrug*

I never used the clutch on upshifts on my 2004 Suzuki GSX-R750.

defector · 07-16-2010, 03:39 PM

My bikes: clutch on upshift on the street only.
My kids bikes: no clutch on upshifts. Ever. Track only.

Bikes:
Mine - '01 929rr (street, almost 40k), '07 600rr (track only) 15k miles maybe.
Kid - '04 (?) RS125, '06 (?) RS450R no clue on how many miles.

Homeslice · 07-16-2010, 03:20 PM

Always clutch, no matter the bike. I don't see the advantage of clutchless shifting. Tried it many times, didn't like how jerky it was, and didn't see the point in continuing.

Dave · 07-16-2010, 04:07 PM

2003 honda cbr 954rr. 10,000 miles. Clutch on 1-2 clutchless ups anytime after. I do it on all of my bikes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Always clutch, no matter the bike. I don't see the advantage of clutchless shifting. Tried it many times, didn't like how jerky it was, and didn't see the point in continuing.

If it jerks you did it wrong.

Homeslice · 07-16-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

If it jerks you did it wrong.

Put a little upward pressure on the shifter, then quickly roll off the gas and back on again. That's how everyone told me to do it, the problem is when you get back on the gas, it's jerky. Also I have heard rumors that it can wear the transmission. Whether or not that's actually true, I don't really care, since the ability to shift clutchless is not a big deal to me. I mean seriously, why do you guys do it on the street? So you can leave one hand on your hip? I don't get it.

marko138 · 07-16-2010, 04:34 PM

Always use the clutch. Try clutchless shifting on a XB...it'll sound like a Peterbuilt banging through gears.

Zuk, sometimes I did not use clutch. Was much smoother.

And Slice...you don't roll the throttle all the way closed. Just back off a touch, shift and back on. It's smooth as with a clutch if you do it right.

Dave · 07-16-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Put a little upward pressure on the shifter, then quickly roll off the gas and back on again. That's how everyone told me to do it, the problem is when you get back on the gas, it's jerky. Also I have heard rumors that it can wear the transmission. Whether or not that's actually true, I don't really care, since the ability to shift clutchless is not a big deal to me. I mean seriously, why do you guys do it on the street? So you can leave one hand on your hip? I don't get it.

I ride 2up a lot. Smoother shifts = less helmet banging and other such nonsense. Besides its a hell of a lot of fun when you get it right. Like marko said, its a very slight very quick reduction in throttle and go right back into it. Wrist should barely even move

Riceaholic · 07-16-2010, 04:24 PM

01' gsxr-1000
47000 on the clock and I always use the clutch.

View Poll Results: With or Without
Always Clutchless	3	9.68%
Always use clutch	14	45.16%
Sometimes Clutchless	12	38.71%
Only clutchless when yo mama called me for a booty call	2	6.45%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

07-16-2010, 03:39 PM	#4
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	My bikes: clutch on upshift on the street only. My kids bikes: no clutch on upshifts. Ever. Track only. Bikes: Mine - '01 929rr (street, almost 40k), '07 600rr (track only) 15k miles maybe. Kid - '04 (?) RS125, '06 (?) RS450R no clue on how many miles. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

07-16-2010, 03:24 PM	#3
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	I always use the clutch...no exceptions. Model\Year: Suzuki M109-R - 2007 Miles you have put on it: All of them.... ~ 13,000 Any general comments: This bike is notorious for rough shifting...particularly from 1st to 2nd....I always use the clutch to try and smooth it out. shrug I never used the clutch on upshifts on my 2004 Suzuki GSX-R750.

07-16-2010, 03:20 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Always clutch, no matter the bike. I don't see the advantage of clutchless shifting. Tried it many times, didn't like how jerky it was, and didn't see the point in continuing.

07-16-2010, 04:24 PM	#10
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	01' gsxr-1000 47000 on the clock and I always use the clutch.