changing gears without clutch
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From: Detroit
funny this thread popped up, yesterday on my way home I accidentally rev matched and switched to 6th gear without clutch... I was distracted trying to look at the filter that had fallen off my bike on the fwy that I accidentally switched gears without clutch (Sportbike instinct)... I rev matched and it didnt sound like i messed anything up, so it IS possible
Motorcycle transmissions are basically what we used to call a "crashbox" in a racing car. No synchros, no neutral between gears, and no possibility of rev matching. You just crash the next gear.
Last edited by Warp Factor; May 26, 2014 at 03:46 PM.
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From: Saint Amant, Acadiana
I remember on of such discussions from past, I tried to explain how things work until some of those wannabe pundits chimed in letting me know motorcycles have constant mesh transmissions and no synchro nor clutch is needed.
Hmm idk if I agree with that.. Clutch is definitely needed IMO ... I'm no pro but that just sounds so sketchy switching gears without a clutch all the time.
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From: the 50s & the 60s
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myownself, I do not recommend it.
kills the dogs.
I know this from personal experience.
did it for a while. it was great. almost like shifting with an automatic trans.
**** hit the fan.
pulled the trans assembly out.
stopped counting at 400 bux damage.
guy at the shop had a used trans for 400.
slid it in and back on the road..............
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