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RichLockyer · 08-07-2008

RPM matching... and you should do it on both the upshift and the downshift.

During upshifting, ease off the throttle a hair, shift, and release the clutch, then back on the throttle.

Downshifting, pull the clutch in, shift, and as you release the clutch, "blip" the throttle to raise RPM to match.

Locking up the rear tire is VERY bad.

08-07-2008	#15 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 21,155	RPM matching... and you should do it on both the upshift and the downshift. During upshifting, ease off the throttle a hair, shift, and release the clutch, then back on the throttle. Downshifting, pull the clutch in, shift, and as you release the clutch, "blip" the throttle to raise RPM to match. Locking up the rear tire is VERY bad. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider