It makes gear changes smoother.
when you change down, the engine has to spin faster to match the wheel rotation. It's the same principle as heel-toe braking in a car as you go into a bend. Brake with your toes and blip the throttle with your heel as you change down to reduce the effects of engine braking and keep everything smooth.
You can just stamp down through the gears on a bike, but will often find yourself locking the back wheel if you drop into first, you will also stress/bend the selector forks and generally wear the box.
I back the power off on the way up and blip on the way down. Try it. The Yamaha box is notoriously agricultural, you'll be surprised how smooth and effortless the gear pedal becomes if you do this.
when you change down, the engine has to spin faster to match the wheel rotation. It's the same principle as heel-toe braking in a car as you go into a bend. Brake with your toes and blip the throttle with your heel as you change down to reduce the effects of engine braking and keep everything smooth.
You can just stamp down through the gears on a bike, but will often find yourself locking the back wheel if you drop into first, you will also stress/bend the selector forks and generally wear the box.
I back the power off on the way up and blip on the way down. Try it. The Yamaha box is notoriously agricultural, you'll be surprised how smooth and effortless the gear pedal becomes if you do this.
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