I might have a go at this --- is it the same as useing the clutch as in off revs change, and is it a matter of feeling for the right revs and why would I want to do it (not being funny)
I always use the clutch between 1 and 2 and use the clutch between 2 and 3 in town as the revs are generally lower and therefore is very sensitive so if you get it wrong it can give a bit of a clunk. The rest of the time I shift up without clutch. Slight pressure under gear lever with foot then back of throttle for a split second, the gear snicks up and then you're back on the power. Takes a bit of practice to get it smooth but it feels sooo good when you get it.Chris
Quote from: Chris on 01 July 2014, 04:42:41 amI always use the clutch between 1 and 2 and use the clutch between 2 and 3 in town as the revs are generally lower and therefore is very sensitive so if you get it wrong it can give a bit of a clunk. The rest of the time I shift up without clutch. Slight pressure under gear lever with foot then back of throttle for a split second, the gear snicks up and then you're back on the power. Takes a bit of practice to get it smooth but it feels sooo good when you get it.ChrisTotally agree with Chris - well described fella. In town clutch 2nd to 3rd, out of town clutch only 1st to 2nd. Slight pressure under the gear lever is the key. Makes a smoother ride I find especially with a pillion.
This video helped me a lot:
Just tried it, works perfectly smooth.Kind of a "DIY" quickshifter
Quote from: Freza on 01 July 2014, 10:51:14 amJust tried it, works perfectly smooth.Kind of a "DIY" quickshifter Lesson number 1 is now complete. Lesson number 2 involves the same principle but with the bike off the centre stand
it's the blipping on the downshifts that I still haven't mastered properly yet, sometimes get it spot on and other times it's a complete mess. All about practice though and everything that helps you stay smoother and not unsettle the balance of the bike is a good thing.Chris
when I did get it right I found that I had to be getting a move on and the revs were mor like 6-7 k as anything under the shift just wouldnt move
Quote from: fazersharp on 03 July 2014, 02:41:27 pmwhen I did get it right I found that I had to be getting a move on and the revs were mor like 6-7 k as anything under the shift just wouldnt moveThink you could probably do with a bit more pressure on the gear lever - I'm used to short shifting round London at about 3k Rpm. Give it a go fella.