Thread: Clutch Thoughts
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Old August 31st, 2016, 12:26 PM   #13
csmith12
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Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track)

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Mr. Nope...

Respectfully sir, you can shift smoothly, quickly and consistently by shifting with authority. That doesn't mean overly hard, violently or the sorts, it just means "completely, and like you mean it". 250/300's are not the bike for you if your looking for "butter smooth" shifts with the utmost of minimal effort, 250's are kinda clunky vs other more refined bikes. You're gunna need an upgrade in hardware to get that what you are after and a quick shifter on a 250/300 will NOT deliver the feel you're after. The problems you describe will sadly remain. :\

Also, even talented racers get false N's when shifting every now and then. To try to eliminate them 100% will be an effort resulting in frustration. Technique will win the day here, stuff to try;

1. adjust shift lever to boot thickness + free play to ensure you're not putting the lever in a half shift position from the start
2. adjust the clutch lever or get adjustable levers so you can put the friction zone as close as possible to where you prefer it. Honestly though, the farther out the better imho, but that is just my preference
3. Ensure you run an oil for wet clutches, as clunky as the 250/300's are anyway, why add to the problem by using a crappy oil
4. Work on your timing, clutch + shift timing can make a world of difference. Especially true while downshifting
5. When riding "harder", learn to preload the shift lever, you don't even need the clutch to upshift. Just load the lever and do a quick roll off, roll on and your in the next gear. easy peasy!

Bluntness.... (sorry)
While there is nothing wrong with customizing the hard bits to your personal preferences, justifying a purchase of an aftermarket item due to a skill or technique issue will not get you very far in your riding career. You will forever feel held back by the hardware.

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