Clutchless shifting

[Max Preload]

This is all well and good, but what if your clutch cable snaps when the bike is at a standstill and you are stuck in first (I always leave the bike in gear)?

Ummm it lurches and stalls. You select neutral, get it rolling then select 1st. I had to do it once on a GS1000ST that snapped it's cable at the Ellerslie/Penrose roundabout while I was stationery. Much easier on a 250 that inevitably has much shorter gearing.

[DarkLord]

Thanks for all your help, Max.

Will I be able to just pull the gear lever from first to neutral while the bike is not moving without using the clutch?

[Max Preload]

Thanks for all your help, Max.

Will I be able to just pull the gear lever from first to neutral while the bike is not moving without using the clutch?

Yes. You might need to roll the bike forward and back a little to take any tension off the chain and thus load off the drive dogs in the gearbox so the shift drum can move it across via the shift forks.

[SARGE]

Just came across this http://www.datacraftsystems.co.uk/te...chniques_left/ while reading up on riding techniques...



I'm really quite interested in this, do many people use this technique? I wonder if the Bandit classifies as a 'modern bike' in the sense they're using the phrase. Quicker shift and aparently better for the bike is win win..?

rarely use the clutch on the upshift.. just second nature really

[BMWST?]

Thanks for all your help, Max.

Will I be able to just pull the gear lever from first to neutral while the bike is not moving without using the clutch?

only if the engine is stopped.
If you have no clutch you are changing down as you come to ta stop,then you have to find neutral and coast or just stall the bike with the brakes....that would be hard on the driveline though....

[Max Preload]

Will I be able to just pull the gear lever from first to neutral while the bike is not moving without using the clutch?

only if the engine is stopped.

I'd like to see how you could be stopped and in first gear with the engine running without using the clutch. Except when doing a burnout.

[Ixion]

I'd like to see how you could be stopped and in first gear with the engine running without using the clutch. Except when doing a burnout.

Assuming that Mr BMWSt's handle relates to his choice of bike, very easily. Every BMW owner knows and fears that one. Where's my spline lube , I've come over all shivery.

[Motu]

You've got me worried now - please delete your post!

[Max Preload]

Assuming that Mr BMWSt's handle relates to his choice of bike, very easily. Every BMW owner knows and fears that one. Where's my spline lube , I've come over all shivery.

Touchè!