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762 views 3 replies 3 participants last post by  Mister Tee 
This question comes up a lot, you might want to do a search.

But you have it backwards. Generally, clutchless upshifts (shifting from lower to higher gears) are fairly safe if you know what you are doing. Clutchless downshifts (from higher to lower gears) are difficult to do and you can mess up your transmission if you don't do them right.

Sportbike transmissions are specifically designed to allow the ability for clutchless shifting (these are race bikes, you know.) They have a constant mesh transmission, and close gear ratios.

I rarely use my clutch on upshifts except to start out. I don't use it on most downshifts either.
 
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