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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:09 am 
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What jr said and if it's a turn I need to shift in I short shift

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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:44 pm 
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I tried the clutchless upshift, but the Kawi is known for bad transmissions and it seemed really clunky, so I still clutch even on those.


my 636 did just fine :sissy:

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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:34 pm 
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I clutchless shift most of the time on all bikes track and street - even my Harleys.

I use Std shift but have always considered GP for my track bike. I have sato rear set that can be changed in a matter of minutes. I guess at this point I'm too busy learning other stuff while on the track.

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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 4:50 pm 
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Forgot to post back up about this. I gave the GP shift a try the whole day at Mid-O...I love it. For some reason it felt easier to stay tucked on the straights. It was a very easy conversion to do on the Gix. I never went the wrong way but I did have a couple, "wait, what am I doing" moments before tipping in.

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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 5:10 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:48 am 
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I never seem to go the wrong way while accelerating...if I do mess it up its always while I'm coming into a corner and I'll go from 3rd to 4th when I wanted to go into 2nd....regardless I found it very easy to get used to with minimal "oh shit" moments...


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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:48 am 
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Just do it. I only ride on the track. Which had me second guessing it for a while but there were a few spots on Main and Shenny Rights and Lefts that i had issues shifting problems. I finally did it and life is great. When I test ride customer bikes I shift as little as possible and I use the clutch to differentiate. I got use to GP after 1 street ride where a friend let me use his Gixxer. This sounds crazy but every once in a while I mess up but its always when Im putting around. When I turn up the pace and during races I have never made a mistake. Hope this helps.

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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:32 pm 
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GixxrSixxr wrote:
foster wrote:
Right now I'm set up standard shift but I can definitely see the advantage of GP shifting. But I'm hesitant since I won't be able to practice the new shift pattern on the street and get used to it. I could see myself at redline on a straight and grabbing 2nd instead of 4th :dunce: . If you've done the conversion how long did it take you to get used to it? Any oops moments?

And I guess to go along with it, how many of you clutchless upshift? I've read over and over that it is fine (they say Diet Dr. Pepper tastes like the real thing too) but I've only done it a few times because I'm not racing and figure its got to be easier on the tranny to use the clutch.


i use standard shift and i cluthless upshift


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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:36 am 
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Gp shift is the way to go, been doing it this way for years. I too was skeptical at first, one day I did it and was mad because I should have done it a long time ago. I have it on all my street bikes as well. Up shifting before a corner is a no thought and it makes cornering easier. Once you try it, after a lap or two you will have no problem with it at all......one love fam.....try it you'll like it...mikey likes everything......life cereal commercial...Lol........ :toocool: :cool: :mrgreen:


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 Post subject: Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift...
 Post Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:21 am 
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I guess I'll find out since I just changed to it. I've been trying to do some laps around the neighborhood to get used to it so it is one less thing I have to think about once I'm back on the track.


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