newbie shifting help

[Spooph]

Sully, I don't use the clutch on downshifts because I can't operate it fast enough. I use it every up shift though. It's a lot easier for the engine to speed up than it is to slow down, as is my experience. My 250 also has 60K+ on it's so it's a bit sloppy. I've done the same with bob's 250 thoug... I'm sure some bikes are easier and respond better to it...

[WolFeYeZ]

Sully, I don't use the clutch on downshifts because I can't operate it fast enough. I use it every up shift though. It's a lot easier for the engine to speed up than it is to slow down, as is my experience. My 250 also has 60K+ on it's so it's a bit sloppy. I've done the same with bob's 250 thoug... I'm sure some bikes are easier and respond better to it...

Odd... I think most people do it the other way around. Clutchless upshifts and using the clutch for downshifts. I have heard that clutchless downshifts screw up your shift forks, but a good clutchless upshift is just fine.

Do you just pull on the shift lever and turn the throttle on a little more for a clutchless downshift? Do explain :P