Clutchless shifting possible?
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Clutchless shifting possible?
As I've never owned a HD before, I'm curious to know, how they handle clutchless shifting, if they do at all. Most of the video's I've seen, the riders are using the clutch consistently, both up and down the box, which is something I haven't done for a long time.
Will I damage or wear something excessively if I go up through the box without the clutch routinely?
Thanks
Will I damage or wear something excessively if I go up through the box without the clutch routinely?
Thanks
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I clutchless shift all the time... on my wr or tiger because the have actual transmissions. On my harley with the box of rocks they call a transmission, its possible but I really don't want to make that transmission any worse.
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A clutch was included as part of the OEM design, it is there for a reason. If the MOCO thought the motorcycle would shift without using the clutch, they would have done away with it long ago. That said, if you know how to preload the shift lever and are quick on the throttle it is pretty easy to up-shift through the gears. Down shifting, not so much.
You can damage the shifting forks if not done correctly.
You can damage the shifting forks if not done correctly.
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A clutch was included as part of the OEM design, it is there for a reason. If the MOCO thought the motorcycle would shift without using the clutch, they would have done away with it long ago. That said, if you know how to preload the shift lever and are quick on the throttle it is pretty easy to up-shift through the gears. Down shifting, not so much.
You can damage the shifting forks if not done correctly.
You can damage the shifting forks if not done correctly.
Nothing wrong with a little bit of clutch, I shall adapt.
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