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Old 06-08-2008, 05:43 PM
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it is irritating to say the least. I am mostly talking when at wide open throttle. I mess gears more than I make them. I am looking for some advice on how to shift better at high speeds. What I typically do is have pressure with my foot so when I pull the clutch in it will go in gear quickly, however I simply miss it all the time. When I say miss I mean I typically pull the clutch in and when I let it out I find it hasn't changed gears. Any advice on how to shift quickly and effectively?
 
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Old 06-08-2008, 05:58 PM
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relax and take it slower, the good skill comes only with time... still i do that with my car sometimes when i distract my attention from road..couple times a month maybe.
 
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Old 06-08-2008, 06:16 PM
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no, dont relax or take it slow-

shift with authority. kick the son of a bit*h into gear. quick powerful snaps is what you want.
 
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Old 06-08-2008, 06:56 PM
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Factory Pro EVO shift kit.
 
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Old 06-08-2008, 07:12 PM
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Default RE: I'm bad at shifting...

also, when you pull the cluch, you only need to pull it a little. Just enough to take a little off the engine.
 
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Old 06-08-2008, 07:45 PM
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when you are running ***** out dont even bother with the clutch..just let off the throttle and slap ur foot up hard and fast
 
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Old 06-08-2008, 08:33 PM
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Thought I would share this. I am sure many of you have read it before, but I haven't. I'll be working on it.

http://www.sportrider.com/ride/0704_...ies/index.html
 
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Old 06-09-2008, 12:59 AM
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im not a big fan of clutchless shifting, a little too jerky for me. i would keep preloading the shifter like youre doing. and when you want to shift, just bring your foot up as hard as you can, while pulling in the clutch. as soon as you feel it shift, ease off the clutch. i would practice proper clutch shifting before clutchless shifting...
 
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Old 06-09-2008, 12:32 PM
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When I shift I barley pull in the clutch, do like buckde said. Just give that clutch a little flick and shift that fool!
 
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Old 06-09-2008, 01:51 PM
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I usually will clutchless shift if I am going WOT because I find it smoother.

But mainly just preload the shifter, and shift with authority.
 


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