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JBlue98
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| Posts: 1
| Joined: 06/07
Posted: 06/18/07
07:17 PM
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I learned how to upshift without clutch from here, and use the technic all the time. One question I cannot seem to get an answer from anyone is that, is clutchless DOWNSHIFTING bad for the bike?
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SV650R
New User
| Posts: 32
| Joined: 05/07
Posted: 06/19/07
11:20 PM
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It is not bad... As long as you match RPMs for the lower gear. This works well for picking up speed quickly.
But not as well for slowing down... The clutch smooths the process greatly. Like a hand held sliper clutch.
Clutchless downshifting without matching RPMs may lock the rear wheel, and would likely unsettle the chassis.
Key for performance riding is being smooth...
Luis
2005 SV650R - K&N Air, Dynojet PC USB III, Full Yosh-RS3, GSXR1000K5 Suspension and Brakes, Gaffler SB Brake Lines + HH Pads, OSF Billet Rearsets, Frame + Swing Sliders, OEM Seat Cowl + Tire Hugger, Mich Pilot Powers.
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briflight
New User
| Posts: 42
| Joined: 01/07
Posted: 06/25/07
05:28 PM
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DON'T DO IT!!!
You will eventually bend the shift fork in the tranny. Not cheap to fix. Most of the time you need to split the cases. If you watch any racing on TV you'll notice that the guys without all the fancy electronics use the clutch to downshift. Just my opinion. Your money.
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Alaska
New User
| Posts: 5
| Joined: 07/07
Posted: 07/06/07
09:50 AM
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Will I risk any damage to my bike by clutchless up-shifting?
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grickard
Enthusiast
| Posts: 323
| Joined: 02/05
Posted: 07/07/07
08:01 AM
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It is a skill you will come by over time, done properly there is no danger of breaking the bike.
Down shifting is a bit harder and not recommended.
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