Clutch or no Clutch?

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by OTB

For whatever it is worth; I have used clutchless up and downshifting for everything (except for two Harleys) but the 1-2 shift since 1970something. I have owned and ridden a multitude of bikes, several 70+k miles....

I have NEVER needed to replace a clutch or gearbox on a streetbike......

Not once....never.....

(I have smoked my share of clutches on the track, however......)

Yeah...if you don't use the clutch you shouldn't have to replace it..What a concept.

I always release the clutch during shifting, but only a slight tug on the lever. Every track school I've been to recommends releasing the clutch during shifting becuase of the consistency.

I've had too many bikes and ridden too many miles.