Newbie downshifting question

[Big Dog]

Big Dog, what do you mean about 500-1500 rpm? If the clutch is left engaged, how is the bike only doing 500-1500rpm when you're about to upshift (assuming we're not talking about a big British single)?

Variance over the existing engine speed.

[caseye]

Shifting up is easily accomplished without the clutch, as has been said matching revs to shift/gear does it all effortlessly, changing down and using the clutch for rach gear is recommended, again it's been said here, itgives you more control, doesn't strain your gearbag and allows instant response for tricky situations by allowing you to be in the required dear to accelerate away quickly without having to search for it. Remember treat all other road users as idiots and always be ready to accelerate away and out of trouble, braking invariably JUST puts you right amongst all the shiet thats about to go down.