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Old Aug 11, 2023 | 08:42 AM
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I've been doing it a lot on my 2003 Heritage Softail. The combination of clutchless and the kickdown shifter makes me feel like James Dean from the 50s.
 
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I know a guy that rode without using the clutch to shift. He's dead now. Died from Covid. Coincidence? I guess we'll never know.
 
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We have all accidently done it at some time or another. I don't think from what I understand that it is a good thing on Harley's. Maybe the experts will educate us.
 
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Why would you want Rounders to give advice, you know it will go off the rails....
 
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I wouldn't brag about doing something wrong.
 
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Don’t

do

that.

The clutch is there for a reason.

If you want a clutch less motorcycle, buy a Honda clutch less model or an EV bike.

But, your ride, do as you please.
 
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Originally Posted by Jim Moore
I've been doing it a lot on my 2003 Heritage Softail. The combination of clutchless and the kickdown shifter makes me feel like James Dean from the 50s.
The old rock crusher 4 speeds you could play games like that and get away with it. The 5's and 6's now I seriously advise against it, you can do it till suddenly you can't and it's going to be expensive...
 
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I know a guy that rode without using the clutch to shift. He's dead now. Died from Covid. Coincidence? I guess we'll never know.
 
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Matching up road speed and engine speed allows for (Canadian Rocky) floating gear changes which will not damage anything.

I guess in this day and age with quick shifters that is the way to go for clutchless gear changing.
 
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