Limits in clutchless upshifting

LeFrog · Nov 21, 2005

I usually tend to not use the clutch lever when upshifting, especially when I need to concentrate on my steering.

The 501 seems to do fine but yesterday I shifted without reducing the throttle and I heard a bad noise coming from inside the clutch basket.

Is that bad, how bad, and is my habit really not recommended or just not recommended.

I pull the lever each time I push it down.

kelsow · Nov 22, 2005

I never use the clutch for up shifting except when I'm going through slow technical stuff.
After the noise I assume you kept riding, were there any more noticeable noises the rest of the ride?

Taffy · Nov 22, 2005

i only ever used the clutch for downshifting.

regards

Taffy

LeFrog · Nov 22, 2005

Well, no, it was just a bad "clunk!" kind of noise and that was only once, because I did not reduce my throttling while upshifting. No extra noises following that, so I think it will be fine. It was just too violent that one time, I now know the limit.

I think that if you pull the lever while power shifting, the process is a lot smoother and that your clutch prefers that anyway, but not pulling saves on concentration, improves handling and reduces the blistering.

Taffy · Nov 22, 2005

.....not to mention the all important fact that you keep a firm grip on the bars with both fists.

regards

Taffy

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