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« on: February 17, 2015, 12:12:56 PM » |
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Jus' curious how many here use the clutch after you get the big girl rollin' or do you float/slip shift from then on?
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2015, 12:16:52 PM » |
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I use the clutch every time. What I don't do is completely let off on the throttle. I really just stop acceleration maybe back off a tiny tiny bit just so the engine doesn't rev when the clutch gets pulled then shift fast and smooth and pop the clutch out. I am very used to the rpm/speed that I can release the clutch in the new gear with no load whatsoever. Almost makes the bike feel like an automatic when done properly
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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2015, 12:27:31 PM » |
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I still like to feel the power of that six-banger between my knees. Letting the clutch pop out and twisting the right hand is all part of the fun. Even the trike will push me back in the seat.
Let 'em rip guys.
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2015, 12:28:22 PM » |
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I do both. Bike shifts smoothly either way.
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2015, 12:34:26 PM » |
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I do both. When I feel like concentrating, I like to shift without the clutch and make it feel like a quick shifting automatic. When I do this, I don't feel or hear anything in the trans, just smooth power.
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Big Al of Tennessee
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2015, 12:50:31 PM » |
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Jus' curious how many here use the clutch after you get the big girl rollin' or do you float/slip shift from then on?
Clutch it OUT, Clutch it IN, just like in Truck Driving School in White Pine Tennessee. I just like saying Tennessee. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2015, 01:17:45 PM » |
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Up shift is easy peasy.
More importantly how do you down shift?
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2015, 01:23:12 PM » |
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Up shift is easy peasy.
More importantly how do you down shift?
You grind it till you find it |
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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2015, 01:33:38 PM » |
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I use the clutch 99.99999% of the time. I've floated the gears before but seems to work better with clutch-I M H O. Been known to drop a gear or two when passing strings of M/Cs JUST so they can hear that flat-6 howl!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2015, 01:44:34 PM » |
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I float the gears in the semi.
I clutch the gears in the Valk.
Different animal.
Not sayin it cant be done, and cleanly. I just dont.
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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2015, 05:28:27 PM » |
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clutch all the time, but depending on mood, I like to not let off that split second on the throttle between shifting and have known to rev the bike making the bike jerk forward when letting out the clutch. Am sure it is not good for the clutch, correct, if done a lot?
Downshifting for me I am pretty lazy going I like to downshift vs. braking most of the time probably not good if followed closely by vehicles behind you not seeing my brake lights ever just me downshifting to slow down until I really need to use the brakes.
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« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2015, 05:57:37 PM » |
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Clutch most of the time but, I have been known to float through the gears from time to time. I've done it going both up and down in gears. Not hard to float both ways but, I figure Mother Honda gave me a clutch for a reason, I might as well use it.
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2015, 06:46:25 PM » |
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Only way I know how to downshift. If I did it without matching revs the damn thing would jump out from under me half the time. This makes it so much easier I've 'bout forgotten how to ride without it. You can pull the front brake & bump the throttle with the heal of your hand at the same time. Best thing is how adjustable this is. Not fixed in place like most others so you can easily set it for crusin' or carvin'!  |
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« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2015, 06:53:26 PM » |
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Jus' curious how many here use the clutch after you get the big girl rollin' or do you float/slip shift from then on?
Clutch it OUT, Clutch it IN, just like in Truck Driving School in White Pine Tennessee. I just like saying Tennessee. Damn Al, no wonder you caint keep up! You DOUBLE CLUTCH your shifts, seriously? (Jus' jerkin' your chain ol' buddy.) Good to see ya back here. Wish I could afford the time off to run Death Valley with ya's. Enjoy, & I'll catch ya in the wind somewheres! |
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« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2015, 08:40:07 PM » |
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I always use the clutch, unless I happen to have a coffee in my left hand. Makes cage drivers nearly go in the ditch staring at you when you drive by them shifting gears and drinking coffee. lol.
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« Reply #16 on: February 18, 2015, 03:30:02 AM » |
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Clutch always.
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« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2015, 03:32:38 AM » |
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« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2015, 06:41:59 AM » |
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Clutch always.
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« Reply #19 on: February 18, 2015, 08:07:09 AM » |
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RE; Down shifting.
Brake pads are easy to replace and cheaper than a clutch.
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« Reply #20 on: February 18, 2015, 08:12:34 AM » |
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Clutch 100% of time.
Learned that way...do it unconsciously.
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« Reply #21 on: February 18, 2015, 09:23:28 AM » |
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RE; Down shifting.
Brake pads are easy to replace and cheaper than a clutch.
Not to mention tire life potentially cut by about half, depending on how much brake used in concert. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 18, 2015, 09:25:53 AM » |
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RE; Down shifting.
Brake pads are easy to replace and cheaper than a clutch.
But at some point you do have to downshift to be in the correct gear for the road speed. |
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RE; Down shifting.
Brake pads are easy to replace and cheaper than a clutch.
Not to mention tire life potentially cut by about half, depending on how much brake used in concert. How is tire life potentially cut in half? |
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« Reply #24 on: February 18, 2015, 11:16:28 AM » |
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But at some point you do have to downshift to be in the correct gear for the road speed.
Wanna bet! I think you'd be surprised Brit at how many ride the brakes all the way in instead of shifting down into the turns. No offense meant to anyone. Everybody's gotta ride their own ride. |
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« Reply #25 on: February 18, 2015, 11:28:35 AM » |
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But at some point you do have to downshift to be in the correct gear for the road speed.
Wanna bet! I think you'd be surprised Brit at how many ride the brakes all the way in instead of shifting down into the turns. No offense meant to anyone. Everybody's gotta ride their own ride. No I wouldn't. I've spent quite a while standing in overlooks at Deals Gap watching and listening to riders do bad gear changes as they nearly panic into corners. Those that change late and ride the bend with the clutch in. Those that change down as they exit the bend. Those that change down in the bend. Those that don't change down and lug the engine to the next "hazard". Those that brain freeze and change up by mistake  ALL types of bikes are guilty. It's no suprise there are more accidents on twisty roads than straight. |
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« Reply #26 on: February 18, 2015, 11:36:51 AM » |
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I feel ya man! Hey, I'm gonna start a new post.
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« Reply #27 on: February 18, 2015, 11:38:14 AM » |
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I always use the clutch but blip the throttle up and down, just a habit I had for many years. I do the same in a car or truck.
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« Reply #28 on: February 18, 2015, 11:42:05 AM » |
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I just keep it in 1st gear 99% of the time ..... ???
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« Reply #29 on: February 18, 2015, 12:00:02 PM » |
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RE; Down shifting.
Brake pads are easy to replace and cheaper than a clutch.
Not to mention tire life potentially cut by about half, depending on how much brake used in concert. How is tire life potentially cut in half? If you are using the gears solely to brake the bike when you come to first gear you are causing excessive wear on the rear tire especially a heavy m/c with soft tires and shaft drive. Same with acceleration. Remove rubber, tires wear. A combination of brake and downshift, less drag. More brake, less wear. |
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« Reply #30 on: February 18, 2015, 12:00:50 PM » |
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I use the clutch. Tried it without a couple times, it [and I] didn't like it.
I try to be as smooth as possible, both up and down. I back off slightly on the throttle on the way up and add throttle slightly on the way down. But, I don't usually use the engine to slow down.
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« Reply #31 on: February 18, 2015, 03:20:45 PM » |
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Just Jerkin your chain.
You can't clutch it out and clutch it in on a scooter.
My Motor Company Affiliate would love me to not use my CLUTCH.
Clutch is your friend.
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« Reply #32 on: February 18, 2015, 03:33:44 PM » |
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I'm with ya Big Al. I usually use the clutch myself.
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