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Originally Posted by dcb
I don't use the clutch on the motorcycle to upshift, except to get going. It is smoother that way when done right, basically a quick forward twist of the wrist to slacken the drivetrain and a lift of the toe at almost the same time, takes maybe 1/10th of a second before I'm back on the gas.
Occasionally I do it it a car, not usually though, seems to take to long and my momentum gets wasted. I know the big rig drivers dont use the clutch to shift.
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I think most bikes have "dog" cut gears, and are designed to be shifted with out the clutch. Cars are designed to be shifted with the clutch and, on most vehicles, you will quickly wear the synchros out. Some makes (Hondas especially) will shift without the clutch well, but thats a rarity instead of a standard. I wouldnt do unless you are ready to rebuild a tranny soon.