Some people say you need to use the clutch when shifting up only, down only, all the time, or not at all. When is it neccessary to use the clutch?

 

low rpms clutch for shifting up, high rpms and really getting on it, no clutch for the upshift, always use the clutch for downshift no matter what. thats how i roll..

 

I use the clutch all the time. But that's just me.

 

I agree with FoG, I hardly every use tie clutch to up shift and use it only to take off in first and when banging down to the appropriate gear. I also do not downshift or engine brake, that's what the brakes are for.

 

 

Clutch down for me that's about it.

 

i disagree i can downshift, upshift everything without the clutch, but i asked a mechanic at the dealership and he straight up laughed at me when i asked about if i should shift without the clutch, he said the clutch forks, or something i dont quite remember, but he said that replacing and having the labor done on f'ed up clutch can cost around 2 grand...its nice being able to shift without the clutch, and it sure is a whole lot easier, but when i heard how much it costs to fix it i automatically quit shifting up and down without the clutch...JMO

 

I dont use the clutch and have never had a problem. only thing i use it for is to put it in first. Oh and uneducated...might help to learn mechanics....as the dealer will *** rape you

 

lol lovely way to put that, and like i said, i didnt use it, but then i heard things from people, and i understand the dealer will *** rape me, but theyre guys i know, im getting a job at this place, and they treat me pretty well...and when i asked i felt that the bike was supposed to be shifted without the clutch, because it does it so easily, and smoothly, but hearing other peoples thoughts about it, made me change my mind...

 

My bike has a clutch? lol

I never clutch up, depends on the situation on down..... 40,000 miles old, original clutch....hhhhhmmmmmmm....lol