You should release the clutch nice and smooth, thats a big part of making it smoother, because the smoother you give power back to the back tire with the clutch, the smoother the shift will be.
Upshifting Smoothly
Hi all,
I'm a somewhat experience rider, but I'd really like to get your insight into the art of smoothly cycling up through the gears. I recently traded up to a new Suzuki Hayabusa, and I don't know what the best strategy is... for instance, if I'm accelerating in first, and I pull in the clutch and kick up to second, do I quickly release the clutch, or do I let it go more slowly for a smooth transition? Is it better for the RPMs to be higher prior to pulling in the clutch, and will that allow for a smoother shift?
Also, do I ease on the throttle as I release the clutch, or wait until the clutch is fully released to go back to the throttle? Maybe I still have to get used to the bike, but I'd like any tips you might have for upshifting. Thanks alot!
I'm a somewhat experience rider, but I'd really like to get your insight into the art of smoothly cycling up through the gears. I recently traded up to a new Suzuki Hayabusa, and I don't know what the best strategy is... for instance, if I'm accelerating in first, and I pull in the clutch and kick up to second, do I quickly release the clutch, or do I let it go more slowly for a smooth transition? Is it better for the RPMs to be higher prior to pulling in the clutch, and will that allow for a smoother shift?
Also, do I ease on the throttle as I release the clutch, or wait until the clutch is fully released to go back to the throttle? Maybe I still have to get used to the bike, but I'd like any tips you might have for upshifting. Thanks alot!
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I thought as long as the engine's not stuttering/jump it should be good for the tranmission? Just like when you drive a standard car.
YF
YF
i would think the same thing, but i guess as someone gets good at shifting, the faster they can go while still keeping it smooth. I guess practice makes perfect.I thought as long as the engine's not stuttering/jump it should be good for the tranmission? Just like when you drive a standard car.
YF
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