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Any transmission with syncro gears can be shifted without the clutch. The reason for a clutch in the first place is to take the load off both the engine and tranny in unison to prevent shocking the drivetrain. If you try shiffting clutchless in an over-rev situation damage may occur.
+1, That is what I was told when I asked the service dept tech.
Originally Posted by frog13
Several people I know have air shift on their bikes, it has a cut out when it shifts, not something you notice, it just happens. The one guy has a CVO Street Glide that he runs hard, always air shifts, doesn't use a clutch. He loves it ...........
I usually only use the clutch for stopping and starting, and sometimes in heavy traffic where a little more control is needed
Originally Posted by jimsmith94
How often do people have to replace the clutch cable on Harleys?
I will NEVER have to replace a clutch cable on mine, not even if I keep the bike 1000 years.
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