Author Topic: clutchless shifting on bmw k75  (Read 5994 times)

Oliver

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clutchless shifting on bmw k75
« on: October 13, 2013, 05:32:02 PM »
I learned how to clutchless shift on my k75 and I'm wondering if it's play to do with the k75. also if anyone has any pointers on. this subject I'd love to know

Offline wmax351

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Re: clutchless shifting on bmw k75
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2013, 09:25:16 PM »
I'd avoid it. Puts a lot of stress on everything for no reason.



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Re: clutchless shifting on bmw k75
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2013, 10:24:30 PM »
Unless your clutch cable snaps and you need to make it home,  why? 
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Oliver

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Re: clutchless shifting on bmw k75
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2013, 12:03:06 AM »
Thanks I didnt know. Glad I asked.
The reason you would do it is because you go faster quicker

Offline frodef

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Re: clutchless shifting on bmw k75
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2013, 06:57:44 AM »
Unless your clutch cable snaps and you need to make it home,  why?

I had to do that once. Gearing up is no problem with a tiny bit of practice, I do it occasionally even without a snapped cable. But gearing down I'd avoid if at all possible.

Offline Oma Aika

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Re: clutchless shifting on bmw k75
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2013, 11:25:08 AM »
Unless your clutch cable snaps and you need to make it home,  why?

I had to do that once. Gearing up is no problem with a tiny bit of practice, I do it occasionally even without a snapped cable. But gearing down I'd avoid if at all possible.

Happened to me, too. Glad that I knew how to do it when I really needed!
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