Clutch or no Clutch? - Page 2

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

CrazyKell · 07-16-2010, 05:16 PM

Always clutch.

2006 ZX6

30,000 kms on it.

DLIT · 07-16-2010, 05:25 PM

Only go clutchless if I'm beating the shit outta the throttle. Just cruising around, I always use it. Always use it between 1 & 2, regardless.

On both the R1 and R6. 11.5k on the R6 and 2k on the R1.

EpyonXero · 07-16-2010, 05:57 PM

Usually shift with the clutch. Sometimes I shift commando.

2003 VFR
30-something thousand miles.

Cutty72 · 07-16-2010, 08:47 PM

Like Dlit. If I'm really on it, I sometimes go clutchless.

08 1125R w/ 10,xxx
05 SV650S w/15,xxx

t-homo · 07-16-2010, 09:17 PM

2000 R1. 51K miles, 10K from me.

Always use the clutch from 1-2, but then i typically go clutchless.

HurricaneHeather · 07-16-2010, 09:38 PM

Usually use the clutch unless I am being lazy or drag racing.

None of my bikes have working clutches...or engines for that matter.

Particle Man · 07-16-2010, 10:12 PM

Always. I figure the folks at Suzuki were nice enough to include one that I oughta use it.

Captain Morgan · 07-17-2010, 12:47 AM

I voted always clutchless, but it's more like "mostly clutchless." I've found that I generally have to use clutch from 1-2 on the street because the tranny will sometimes pop back down into neutral. It also depends on how I'm riding. If I'm riding in a situation where the RPM's are climbing slowly, I'll go ahead and use the clutch, however, that is rarely the case, so I'm normally clutchless.

It's an '09 V-strom with 4.6k on it.

azoomm · 07-17-2010, 02:20 AM

At work right now

Always clutch the work bike -
2010 R1200RTP
~2000 miles

After hours bike - never use clutch - but it has gear-shift-assist.
2010 BMW S1000RR
~1000 miles

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, 05:25 PM	#13
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Only go clutchless if I'm beating the shit outta the throttle. Just cruising around, I always use it. Always use it between 1 & 2, regardless. On both the R1 and R6. 11.5k on the R6 and 2k on the R1. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

07-16-2010, 05:57 PM	#14
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Usually shift with the clutch. Sometimes I shift commando. 2003 VFR 30-something thousand miles. __________________

07-17-2010, 12:47 AM	#19
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	I voted always clutchless, but it's more like "mostly clutchless." I've found that I generally have to use clutch from 1-2 on the street because the tranny will sometimes pop back down into neutral. It also depends on how I'm riding. If I'm riding in a situation where the RPM's are climbing slowly, I'll go ahead and use the clutch, however, that is rarely the case, so I'm normally clutchless. It's an '09 V-strom with 4.6k on it. Last edited by Captain Morgan; 07-17-2010 at 12:50 AM..

07-17-2010, 02:20 AM	#20
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	At work right now Always clutch the work bike - 2010 R1200RTP ~2000 miles After hours bike - never use clutch - but it has gear-shift-assist. 2010 BMW S1000RR ~1000 miles __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

07-16-2010, 05:16 PM	#12
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Always clutch. 2006 ZX6 30,000 kms on it.

07-16-2010, 09:17 PM	#16
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	2000 R1. 51K miles, 10K from me. Always use the clutch from 1-2, but then i typically go clutchless.

07-16-2010, 09:38 PM	#17
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	Usually use the clutch unless I am being lazy or drag racing. None of my bikes have working clutches...or engines for that matter.

07-16-2010, 10:12 PM	#18
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Always. I figure the folks at Suzuki were nice enough to include one that I oughta use it.