Clutchless Shifting

Shifting without a clutch is fine on motorbikes if done properly!
Since it is a dog engagement constant mesh gearbox there is no real need to synchronise (except for premature dog wear).

I've read that some people tend to put a little tension on the gear lever before rolling off the throttle prior to an upshift. That is a good way to mess up the shifting forks! Downshifts are done easily too while blipping the throttle and simultaniously pushing down the gear lever. Practise makes perfect!

It definately has nothing in common with a stick shift car gearbox, as stated a synchronised gearbox. (Which relies on brass rings which tend to speed up or slow down the gear which is going to be selected, depending on up or downshift.)

I usually use the clutch though unless I feel naugty .

grz Thijs

 

I was gonna bring that up, but I hoped people would get that from my description of how to do it. Just like trying to "flat" shift it without letting off the throttle can really put a hurting on the dog rings, if you're even successful at making the shift at all.

 

I used to always use the clutch, but during hard acceleration I was missing the gears. Then other riders told me they never do. I've been learning how to not use the clutch, but I want to keep the gears in good shape. :?:
Bill