couple dyna questions
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couple dyna questions
At what rpms do you guys shift? is there a rule like too high or too low an rpm?
Is downshifting without the throttle blipped first bad for the clutch? some people advise that a low rpm downshift witout blipping it first is ok. But downshifts at higher rpms require a blip of the throttle before dumping the clutch. Man I'm so paranoid of burning up my clutch and I haven't even rode it yet, please help.
Is downshifting without the throttle blipped first bad for the clutch? some people advise that a low rpm downshift witout blipping it first is ok. But downshifts at higher rpms require a blip of the throttle before dumping the clutch. Man I'm so paranoid of burning up my clutch and I haven't even rode it yet, please help.
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RE: couple dyna questions
Don't worryabout burning your clutch. Focus on rear wheel skid. If you're skidding the rear wheel on downshift, you need to blip the throttle slightly. If not, you're OK.
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Im just curious but why do not worry about the clutch burning up? And when downshifting is it better to let go of the clutch slowly or quickly as possible w/o skidding the rear.
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ORIGINAL: dynalowride
Im just curious but why do not worry about the clutch burning up?
And when downshifting is it better to let go of the clutch slowly or quickly as possible w/o skidding the rear.
Im just curious but why do not worry about the clutch burning up?
And when downshifting is it better to let go of the clutch slowly or quickly as possible w/o skidding the rear.
How old are you??
What are you ridin?? What situation??
let go of the clutch slowly or quickly?? Depends, question above.
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RE: couple dyna questions
and hard downshifting will cause oil to come out chrankshaft vents and straight into breather.
thats why i dont downshift i know it sounds cool but its just not good on the bike only reason i dont shift is to speed up not slow down
thats why i dont downshift i know it sounds cool but its just not good on the bike only reason i dont shift is to speed up not slow down
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I wouldn't feel happynot using the throttle to match RPM's when downshifting.
It makes it all much smoother and easier on the drivetrain.
I wouldn't feel happynot using the throttle to match RPM's when downshifting.
It makes it all much smoother and easier on the drivetrain.
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RE: couple dyna questions
I usually give her a blip then downshift to save having to brake her too much. I only downshift straight down to aid braking hard trying to keep the tires from locking up.
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I got to ask same as the other guy why so worried. Short of you getting retarded riding it its going to last a long time. I mean its not gonna last for ever but nothing does. I guess I just have that old mentality it costs to play. But it syours and you baby it as you see fit right. Me I clutch hard I got mine set up to grab hard for those quick launches not everyone rides that way but I'm a straight line kinda guy.
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RE: couple dyna questions
I usually crank my scoot up to about 7500 RPM and then shift. Downshifting, I just rev the chit out of it and dump the clutch.[sm=wtf.gif]Come on dude, just ride the Son of a b1tch. Do you have any experience on 2 wheels? Just feel & listen to the bike, it'll tell you when to shift. Tim
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RE: couple dyna questions
When upshifting or downshifting, you should try and match the rpm's to the trans input speed. It just takes practice. The shift should be almost un-noticable. It should be very smooth with no jerking felt. Don't look at the gauges. Pay attention to your butt, that will tell you when you've done it right.
Use the brakes to slow you down, not the clutch. Brakes pads are cheap and easy to replace.
Use the brakes to slow you down, not the clutch. Brakes pads are cheap and easy to replace.