stevedave wrote:
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
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| Author: | silvr6 [ Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
What jr said and if it's a turn I need to shift in I short shift |
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| Author: | GixxrSixxr [ Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
stevedave wrote: 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
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| Author: | RideorGolf [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
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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| Author: | foster [ Wed May 19, 2010 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
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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| Author: | madski [ Wed May 19, 2010 5:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
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| Author: | brandonh98 [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
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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| Author: | cMac [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
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. Corey |
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| Author: | bacolmm [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
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  . 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 +1 |
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| Author: | twissta [ Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
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........   
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| Author: | stevedave [ Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To GP shift or not to GP shift... |
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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