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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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ive got 42k on my cruiser...most without using a clutch
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 03:31 AM
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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...
they have you right where they want you, better get some KY bro
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 04:42 AM
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I don't own a road bike. I ride quads and soon switching to a dirt bike. I don't know if this apllies, but I don't use the clutch to shift except to shift from first then to neutral. I'll do the same with my kx when it is back together. You can hear the motor wind down and shift down without the clutch by that. mt 2 cents
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 05:41 AM
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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...
they have you right where they want you, better get some KY bro

haha f*** that
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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what rpm's does it have to be to shift up clutchless? 7-10k? i kinda tried it once (up and once down) but all it did was shoot to redline. although, I still shift pretty fast with the clutch.
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Nah, doesn't necesarilly have to be 7-10 k.... I usuallly upshift on average around town driving, 5-6 k with no probs.

Now, if racing, etc, I can shift her like she's an automatic, with out clutch. Just play with it, and you will get it down.
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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yeah i usually shift bout 5-6k if im in town
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Only time I dont use the clutch on upshiftsis when I'm getting on it.... I let off the throttle a bit, shift and then back on it again.... Around town I use the clutch...
 
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 04:58 AM
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Only use the clutch downshifting and starting, but thats how I drove all my manual shifting vehicles. Have never had to replace a clutch or tranny.
 
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