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Re: second gear problem



Eric,
I should have read all the messages before I replied on this one.  You beat me to
it again.
Dan

BTW:  Good job on the remounting of the seat lock.  Looks good and should
function great!

> "Safety in Clutches"
> Q: After many years of riding, I recently tried clutchless upshifting for
> the first time. I only did it between 3500 and 5000 rpm, but I was amazed
> at how smoothly and seamlessly my VFR 800 Interceptor shifted when I did
> this. But does clutchless upshifting make things break or shorten the life
> of the transmission, chain, sprockets or whatever, or is it actually better
> for motorcycle longevity? Is it safe to do up near red-line rpm? Dario San
> Diego California.
>
> Ans: If executed to perfection, clutchless shifting (either up or down)
> does not cause drive line components to break or wear prematurely. Trouble
> is, if not done perfectly, the technique dramatically increases the chance
> of drive line damage. When the clutch is disengaged, the considerable
> inertia of the spinning crankshaft and all the reciprocating engine parts
> (pistons, rods, etc.) is separated from the enormous inertia of the rest of
> the motorcycle (including your body mass) as it rolls down the road; but if
> the clutch is still engaged, those two forces are not isolated from one
> another. Under those conditions, even one botched or mismatched shift can
> take a tremendous toll on the drive line; and over a period of time, that
> damage can surface in countless ways, all of which spell a decreased life
> span for the drive line components. I suggest you use the clutch. That's
> why it's there.




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