RE: [ST] Technique question

["David Pullen" <dpullen@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

So, this actually clarifies some things for me regarding the tightness of
the ST transmission when new.  It isn't actually the transmission gears that
break in and make shifting smoother, it's the 'dogs' and the receiving holes
that break in.  It seems like it could be made smoother from day 1 by
tapering the 'dogs' a little toward the end, and it shouldn't compromise
their strength at all.

  - Dave

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Colt45
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 6:35 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Technique question

It works on every bike I've ever ridden.  Bike transmissions are constant
mesh, not like a car.  The gears are constantly engaged, but only one is
splined to the shaft.  There is a sliding disc with engagement "dogs" that
is splined to the other shaft.  The shifter moves the disc left and right.
Due to the design, the disc and dogs are always spinning at the RPM of the
each gear it is beside, except when you go through Neutral.  This design
makes a compact, quick shifting transmission at the expense of a little
extra friction.

Don't be timid, you can cause a false neutral between gears, occasionally.

David Pullen wrote:

>Does anyone out there regularly up-shift without using the clutch?  Any 
>issues with the transmission as a result of this?
>
>I have recently been taught this technique, but am hesitant to use it 
>on my bike...
>
>Thanks,
>  - Dave
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