Clutchless Upshifting - Page 2

Amber Lamps · 07-07-2008, 01:22 AM

I always use the clutch. It's a good habit. I had three transmissions repaired between a FZR1000 and a YZF1000,although I admit,I was trying to constantly do it from 1st to 2nd and was killing my shift-dogs and losing 2nd. I honestly don't see any reason not to clutch on the street. But if you're serious about not clutching,I'd get an ignition interrupter or quick shifter.

http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...k_shifter.aspx

OneSickPsycho · 07-07-2008, 01:24 AM

Tried it, didn't like it, never got the feel for it... do it sparringy.

Mr Lefty · 07-07-2008, 05:52 AM

I do it most of the time... I actually tend to get the false neutral less when clutchless shifting than with the clutch...

Vettezilla (Impala Balko) · 07-07-2008, 09:00 AM

I clutchless upshift and down shift. IF they are done right it will not damage anything and it should be smoot as glass

Cutty72 · 07-07-2008, 12:32 PM

I do it sometimes. It actually seems smoother on the 1125 than it did on my SV

Dnyce · 07-07-2008, 01:15 PM

every1 should be able to half ass do it in case a cable snaps or m/c goes out, so u can get home. other than that, its just a fun skill to have, great for the track

goin from 1st to 2nd is a skill in itself because of nuetral-once you can do that, the rest of em are cake

Gas Man · 07-07-2008, 01:25 PM

agreed dynce... I know a few big dog guys and custom cruisers do it after a cable snap... its all gravy as long as you don't stop!! When I had a clutch problem on my bike ealier I made it like 18 miles down a 45mph city road thru probably 22 lights... no stopping!! Luckily it was like 2300 at night!

Crazy · 07-07-2008, 07:52 PM

haha yeah ppl always say its a good skill too have in case your clutch cable snaps... wtf do u do if you hit a red light? just kill your bike? then you're stuck

unless u get some to push start u again

Cutty72 · 07-07-2008, 07:59 PM

I have a hydraulic clutch...

DLIT · 07-07-2008, 08:09 PM

How do you clutchless downshift? What technique do you use? Only asking in case that's my only option.

07-07-2008, 09:00 AM	#14
Vettezilla (Impala Balko) FUCK IT. WE'LL DO IT LIVE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Auburn MA Moto: 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 blue/white Posts: 273	I clutchless upshift and down shift. IF they are done right it will not damage anything and it should be smoot as glass __________________

07-07-2008, 01:15 PM	#16
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	every1 should be able to half ass do it in case a cable snaps or m/c goes out, so u can get home. other than that, its just a fun skill to have, great for the track goin from 1st to 2nd is a skill in itself because of nuetral-once you can do that, the rest of em are cake __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen Last edited by Dnyce; 07-07-2008 at 01:18 PM..

07-07-2008, 01:25 PM	#17
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	agreed dynce... I know a few big dog guys and custom cruisers do it after a cable snap... its all gravy as long as you don't stop!! When I had a clutch problem on my bike ealier I made it like 18 miles down a 45mph city road thru probably 22 lights... no stopping!! Luckily it was like 2300 at night! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-07-2008, 07:52 PM	#18
Crazy I'm home take me drunk Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Champaign, IL Moto: 2005 SV650s blue Posts: 430	haha yeah ppl always say its a good skill too have in case your clutch cable snaps... wtf do u do if you hit a red light? just kill your bike? then you're stuck unless u get some to push start u again __________________ Memento mori

07-07-2008, 08:09 PM	#20
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	How do you clutchless downshift? What technique do you use? Only asking in case that's my only option. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

07-07-2008, 01:22 AM	#11
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I always use the clutch. It's a good habit. I had three transmissions repaired between a FZR1000 and a YZF1000,although I admit,I was trying to constantly do it from 1st to 2nd and was killing my shift-dogs and losing 2nd. I honestly don't see any reason not to clutch on the street. But if you're serious about not clutching,I'd get an ignition interrupter or quick shifter. http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...k_shifter.aspx

07-07-2008, 01:24 AM	#12
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Tried it, didn't like it, never got the feel for it... do it sparringy.

07-07-2008, 05:52 AM	#13
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I do it most of the time... I actually tend to get the false neutral less when clutchless shifting than with the clutch...