Clutchless shifting???

[Geanmage13]

I've done it from time to time but does it actually damage the bike??? Does anyone have a bad experience on that?

 

[b-eock]

Nor really as long as your not having to jam it in gear. The trannys on the Jap bikes are rock solid.

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[JSP]

It can be done.. Buy unless you are racing on a track and looking to shave off 0.001 seconds.. I really see no reason to do it. You have a clutch for a reason, I say use it. Why add any unnecessary strain on the system?]

Just my opinion..

 

[n00b]

I use the clutch by habit, but have done it from time to time. the few times i've done it, i make sure the tranny is not loaded.

 

[Rotaryknight]

I do it many times. Mostly when I am riding one handed. I shift smoother without using the clutch.

 

[cxa0897]

If im cruising one handed I'll upshift without the clutch from 4-5-6. The gearing is close enough that just a slight let off the throttle allows the next gear to slide right in.

 

[master paper clip]

When I'm getting on it, I always clutch.... But when cruising ill shift without once in a while mostly when ridin with one hand.... But never downshift without.

 

[b-eock]

I've done both up and down, I don't do it normally. And if you're good with it, it is just as smooth or smoother than using the clutch.

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[pastasauce]

I've put 4,500 miles on my FZ8 without using the clutch for up shifting or down shifting. Haven't had any problems. It's really smooth once you get the hang of it.

 

[Geanmage13]

It can be done.. Buy unless you are racing on a track and looking to shave off 0.001 seconds.. I really see no reason to do it. You have a clutch for a reason, I say use it. Why add any unnecessary strain on the system?]

Just my opinion..

I always use the clutch by habit I was just worried if those 2-3 times out of a 1000 would actually damage the transmission.. But yeah you are right, they usually DO put stuff there for a reason. lol

 

[Robcat]

Just make sure you take the strain from the engine, off the transmition and it will last.
Gearbox's are designed to allow up-shifting.

Nearly always up-shift on the R1 and the Fazer from 2nd gear upwards.

 

[BigOleChalupa]

Article...

Hey guys, here's a really good article regarding clutchless shifting from Sport Rider magazine

Clutchless Shifting - Sport Rider Magazine Online
Cheers
BIGO