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Blipping
I understand the idea behind blipping the throttle when down shifting but my question is: when approaching a stoplight at say 40 mph, isn't it better to allow the bike to slow down and when it reaches the speed appropriate for the next shift you do it, let out the clutch and if the timing is right, nothing happens, no jolt or sudden braking -- or need for blipping the throttle.
So are there advantages to blipping over just timing the downshift to the point where wheel speed matches engine speed?
So are there advantages to blipping over just timing the downshift to the point where wheel speed matches engine speed?
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Originally Posted by DCrider132
So are there advantages to blipping over just timing the downshift to the point where wheel speed matches engine speed?
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I understand the idea behind blipping the throttle when down shifting but my question is: when approaching a stoplight at say 40 mph, isn't it better to allow the bike to slow down and when it reaches the speed appropriate for the next shift you do it, let out the clutch and if the timing is right, nothing happens, no jolt or sudden braking -- or need for blipping the throttle.
So are there advantages to blipping over just timing the downshift to the point where wheel speed matches engine speed?
So are there advantages to blipping over just timing the downshift to the point where wheel speed matches engine speed?
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To the op, less wear on the clutch to blip to get a better rpm match, then let the engine slow the bike down with less wear on the clutch.
Of course, there are many that say brake pads are less expensive than freshening up a motor...so just use the brakes to slow down and save the wear and tear on the engine. While there is a logic to that, it's just not as much fun.
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