Upshifting with the clutch?

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  1. dlockhart

    dlockhart Grid Filler

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  2. dmason53

    dmason53 What's an apex?

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    Even works well on a big 'ole BMW R1200GS. :thumb:
     
    #22 dmason53, Sep 3, 2014
  3. Mott Power

    Mott Power Rides with no training wheels

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    He made a great point in that interview, too. The clutch is a direct means of cutting the drive, more so than the rear brake or throttle. Also helps for anti-wheelie, when the front starts to come up, just dab the clutch a bit to bring it down.
     
    #23 Mott Power, Sep 9, 2014
  4. r6boater

    r6boater Draik's Pit Crew

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    When you have time, I'd be interested in the reasons. Not to argue, just to get another point of view.

    My current understanding being that using the clutch to up shift while leaned over will prevent chassis upset/tires loosing grip.
     
    #24 r6boater, Sep 9, 2014
  5. Kot

    Kot Rides with no training wheels

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    I would be interested too ... I do it all the time.
     
    #25 Kot, Sep 9, 2014
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