thank you very much for your awesome advices! i was off the dirt for like 10yrs and now im back on i am nearly starting from zero ! Best regards from Greece ,
Great tips, I noticed when I first started racing I would let off gas like a normal shift but once I kept the gas on my starts got alot better and near front or middle of pack.
Thanks for this. I suppose that if you ride a dual sport bike, and you're riding on the street, the power shift mode could be used sparingly when you must accelerate fast.
I think barely breathing the throttle at exact moment you shift achieves same thing and is replicating a quick shifter. Either way works, one keeps the revs up a little more, other easier on the clutch.
I've heard so many different trains of thought on this. I'm more like the first clip, my buddy doesnt use the clutch at all when shifting. This helps out alot, I'll be trying this next weekend. Thanks!
hi your tips are really helpfull but can you give more tips for loamy dirt because im from sweden and i could really use that sorry for the bad english
What's your thoughts on clutchless shifting and just letting off the throttle for a quick second? I've watched multiple videos on some reliable channels that say it's fine and won't hurt the bike
Do mean letting of the throttle then shifting sorry if i didn't read the comment right but yes it is perfectly fine as it is wet clutch and the transmission is made to handle extreme amount of load
All my bikes I can power shift but my husky te300 I can’t get my shift lever right it’s either too high or to low I even bought a couple different levers
Hey bro, just wanted to say thank you for keeping the language clean and never presenting yourself like a douche bag like so many people do in videos. Watching these videos where people are saying the F word in every other sentence gets so annoying, not to mention how unnecessary it is. Just wanted to say thanks for keeping it clean. You definitely earned a sub from me. Keep up the good vids
That’s really good info cause no one really talks about that . Let me ask you this . When starting at a race you would typically want to start in second gear . Am I correct on that ?
I know it has being called “speed shifting”. I am on Motocross Track’s for about three hours a week on the bike and I practically never hear anybody speed shift I do it constantly have for over 16 years. So don’t tell everybody it’s a big advantage if they can’t figure it out too bad. 😬
How soon will this destroy a clutch on a 125 2stroke vs not power shifting, is this only something to be used while racing because of the damage it does or can I use it trail riding
Mosey the bottom line is if your letting go of the gas it’s slowing you down my friend. I know the race bikes I used to race had the transmission dipped in a special coating that made the gears super smooth so you didn’t have to use the clutch just pin it and yank and you would magically be in a different gear. Man o man to I miss riding the race bikes ugh. Ooie vay.
With meshed gears a lot of woods guys don’t use the clutch either while shifting, they just let off the gas. But when u have a clutch just slightly engaging it to shift will keep all your power you already have.
Riley Ring are you letting off the throttle if so that’s fine. It’s faster to blip the clutch. And in my race bikes they have the gears tumbled in a special coating that’s enables you to yank the gears without using the clutch and being wide open.
Apparently not. Transmissions are constant mesh /synchro mesh, meaning that the gears/teeth are always engaged. Reality is that the primary purpose of the clutch is more to moderate the power. I.e. feathering the clutch to increase rpm such as when taking off from a standstill
I had a friend that would only use the clutch during starts and when slowing down or stopping.. when he was riding and switching gears up, he wouldn't use the clutch at all.. I felt bad for the brand new bikes that he bought because he was rebuilding them every couple months.. he rebuilt the same 2018 yz450 about 8 times in 2 years.. he shouldve just bought a rekluse clutch or something like that and the gearing probably wouldve lasted a little longer..
M Ke every race for me but that is excessive depends on how hard you are on the clutch. But now that I am not racing I’ll go 3-4 months before changing.
Johnny Hopper I have a vintage 2 stroke that I put together. After 2 seasons just put in a new clutch pack. I changed the oil every 2 rides using motorcycle oil (10w40) or belray gear saver. Any suggestions
You don’t need to use the Clutch at all in any type of Motorcycle. It’s called a symmetrical gearbox (constant Mesh) Only time a Clutch needs pulled in, starting and stopping. A power shift is when letting the bike eat you let off of the throttle and shift up, no clutch needed. They are designed to be shifted like this.
When I'm racing going fast I do the two-finger clutch.. when I'm relaxed riding around not racing I use four fingers to pull clutch. Save wear and tear on clutch
try yacking 3rd and 4th wide open good way to miss a shift and hurt the gears. the race bikes ive raced have had the gears specially tumbled to make them smooth for this. but again that was the only solution, stock bikes is a no no.
Johnny Hopper yes I race Supermoto and we do “grind the dog gears” to make the shifting without the clutch easier. By letting off the gas just a couple of hundreds of a second simultaneously you can make extremely fast shifting. Works even better than a speed shift device.
Thats how I just naturally started to change gear on my 450sm on the road. Nice to see I've been doing it right. Been using it for my short blast to work for 6 weeks and Gearbox is fine. The valves and clutch on the other hand are fucked so no more 450 🤦♂️😂
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thank you very much for your awesome advices! i was off the dirt for like 10yrs and now im back on i am nearly starting from zero !
Best regards from Greece ,
I’ve always heard that difference at the track but never new what it was most helpful video I’ve ever watched
So many can’t seem to just tell it like it is, you’ve nailed it, can’t wait till I get back on the bike now! Cheers
good tips and videos man, keep grinding!
Finally a helpful video on how to powershift
Great info! Finally the secret is revealed! Thank you!
Great tips, I noticed when I first started racing I would let off gas like a normal shift but once I kept the gas on my starts got alot better and near front or middle of pack.
Amazing video! You told it perfectly, a well deserved subscribe!
Best shift vid goin !
Thanks for this. I suppose that if you ride a dual sport bike, and you're riding on the street, the power shift mode could be used sparingly when you must accelerate fast.
I think barely breathing the throttle at exact moment you shift achieves same thing and is replicating a quick shifter. Either way works, one keeps the revs up a little more, other easier on the clutch.
This will wear out your clutch plates and fibres quicker... But will it wear the basket out also?
If my bike (2001 CR250R) up-shifts easily and smoothly without any clutch movement, is that OK? In other words, am I damaging anything?
LOVE IT
You can keep pulling the throttle while shifting?
By leaving the throttle on and power shifting , the front wheel wont jump into a wheelie ?
I've heard so many different trains of thought on this. I'm more like the first clip, my buddy doesnt use the clutch at all when shifting. This helps out alot, I'll be trying this next weekend. Thanks!
I dont use the clutch either
Does it apply to two strokes ?
Can you do this with a normal street bike ? Or only a dirt bike?
hi your tips are really helpfull but can you give more tips for loamy dirt because im from sweden and i could really use that sorry for the bad english
good stuff
What should people with automatic transmission do? What about situations where reverse is required!
What's your thoughts on clutchless shifting and just letting off the throttle for a quick second? I've watched multiple videos on some reliable channels that say it's fine and won't hurt the bike
Do mean letting of the throttle then shifting sorry if i didn't read the comment right but yes it is perfectly fine as it is wet clutch and the transmission is made to handle extreme amount of load
All my bikes I can power shift but my husky te300 I can’t get my shift lever right it’s either too high or to low I even bought a couple different levers
I knew It, that was the way to do it know Im 100% shure thanks
Can you do this also with a street motorcycle?
I read somewhere that it's not necessary to press the clutch to downshift. Is it okey?
How about a video of breaking and shifting. I keep stalling out when I try to stop
Thank you really help
Can you do one with a two-stroke
Hey bro, just wanted to say thank you for keeping the language clean and never presenting yourself like a douche bag like so many people do in videos. Watching these videos where people are saying the F word in every other sentence gets so annoying, not to mention how unnecessary it is. Just wanted to say thanks for keeping it clean. You definitely earned a sub from me. Keep up the good vids
TheCureThatKillz Agreed, the profanity in videos today is totally out of control.
seller559 yeah man. It’s just so unnecessary ya know.
Great channel Johnny, can you make a video on grip, and re-gripping. Thank you these tutorials the production on these are wonderful.
Is power shifting bad for your transmission
Honestly a great video well explained!
That’s really good info cause no one really talks about that . Let me ask you this . When starting at a race you would typically want to start in second gear . Am I correct on that ?
Michael Nesbitt correct.
Should you pivot your ankle or lift foot when shifting up?
its dont matter what feels best to you
I know it has being called “speed shifting”.
I am on Motocross Track’s for about three hours a week on the bike and I practically never hear anybody speed shift I do it constantly have for over 16 years. So don’t tell everybody it’s a big advantage if they can’t figure it out too bad. 😬
How soon will this destroy a clutch on a 125 2stroke vs not power shifting, is this only something to be used while racing because of the damage it does or can I use it trail riding
elijah F no damage.
Eddie Williams yes damage
thx but some times i miss a gear or something weird happend
Nice tips. Do you have one for beginner wheelies?
nzkiwibri not yet but I will. 😀
What if you just dont use the clutch and still let go of the gas? I do that and it works good
Mosey the bottom line is if your letting go of the gas it’s slowing you down my friend. I know the race bikes I used to race had the transmission dipped in a special coating that made the gears super smooth so you didn’t have to use the clutch just pin it and yank and you would magically be in a different gear. Man o man to I miss riding the race bikes ugh. Ooie vay.
With meshed gears a lot of woods guys don’t use the clutch either while shifting, they just let off the gas. But when u have a clutch just slightly engaging it to shift will keep all your power you already have.
does the same technique apply for 2 strokes?
Yes
I used to shift like clip two then I was like I’m going to let off the gas but now I’m just going to stay on the throttle now that I know it is faster
Would like to see a video on how to downshift properly and tapping rear brake. The same way this video showed. Thank you.
Is it ok to shift without utilizing the clutch. That is how I shift. Is that incorrect?
Riley Ring are you letting off the throttle if so that’s fine. It’s faster to blip the clutch. And in my race bikes they have the gears tumbled in a special coating that’s enables you to yank the gears without using the clutch and being wide open.
@@Johnny_Hopper I don't let off the throttle. Thanks for the coating tip. Love you videos they are very helpful!
Does this do any damage in the engine?
Apparently not. Transmissions are constant mesh /synchro mesh, meaning that the gears/teeth are always engaged.
Reality is that the primary purpose of the clutch is more to moderate the power. I.e. feathering the clutch to increase rpm such as when taking off from a standstill
I had a friend that would only use the clutch during starts and when slowing down or stopping.. when he was riding and switching gears up, he wouldn't use the clutch at all.. I felt bad for the brand new bikes that he bought because he was rebuilding them every couple months.. he rebuilt the same 2018 yz450 about 8 times in 2 years.. he shouldve just bought a rekluse clutch or something like that and the gearing probably wouldve lasted a little longer..
How many times will you have to change plates and fibers
M Ke every race for me but that is excessive depends on how hard you are on the clutch. But now that I am not racing I’ll go 3-4 months before changing.
Johnny Hopper I have a vintage 2 stroke that I put together. After 2 seasons just put in a new clutch pack. I changed the oil every 2 rides using motorcycle oil (10w40) or belray gear saver. Any suggestions
This video made me the guy I am now
✌🏻😊
You don’t need to use the Clutch at all in any type of Motorcycle. It’s called a symmetrical gearbox (constant Mesh) Only time a Clutch needs pulled in, starting and stopping. A power shift is when letting the bike eat you let off of the throttle and shift up, no clutch needed. They are designed to be shifted like this.
When I'm racing going fast I do the two-finger clutch.. when I'm relaxed riding around not racing I use four fingers to pull clutch. Save wear and tear on clutch
How the f does the amount of fingers used affect clutch wear. God damn
Ok cool..I'll try that on yz 250 2 stroke..braaap waaaaaa!
I thought the gears where designed so that you didn’t need to use clutch at all? I was told this way back in late 80s and often use that technique
Never let out at all when shifting.
Let out what ?
You can also speed shift without the clutch
try yacking 3rd and 4th wide open good way to miss a shift and hurt the gears. the race bikes ive raced have had the gears specially tumbled to make them smooth for this. but again that was the only solution, stock bikes is a no no.
Johnny Hopper yes I race Supermoto and we do “grind the dog gears” to make the shifting without the clutch easier. By letting off the gas just a couple of hundreds of a second simultaneously you can make extremely fast shifting.
Works even better than a speed shift device.
Thomas Söderberg fr and you dont miss gears idk what hes on about
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It's called feathering the clutch
would cluchless upshifting be the same
No
Thats how I just naturally started to change gear on my 450sm on the road. Nice to see I've been doing it right. Been using it for my short blast to work for 6 weeks and Gearbox is fine. The valves and clutch on the other hand are fucked so no more 450 🤦♂️😂
i just never developed the pull the clutch in idk why but gets me faster so i kept doing it no one taught me it lol
I just don’t use the clutch when I shift it’s way more better to just lay of the throttle and shift works every time
How hard is this on the transmission?
totally not hard its easy
Shit it dont matter when your winning
Can handle this, no problem.
Constant mesh transmission
Thanks how to shift like a pro thanks so much am the best Supercross ever
The best way is to not pull the clutch in at all just force the shift lever up
then you have to release the throttle
@@MachanBuenafe no you don't it's slam shifting.
@@MachanBuenafe no. You have to be in correct rpm. Range is all
No clutch, speed shift.
ya, is there anything against that, I was told let off gas and shift, and no clutch, only for power shifting though.
If you do this you could cause your dirtbike to lift if done incorrectly
Yo I gave the 1000th like but I ruined the 69 comments
My clutch is heavy , should i buy accossato? 🤣
looks good
That lever is set so far out people need up when it's right at your knuckles that's not a good set up you hafto reach across town to grab your clutch
Good tip but the real pro tip is shifting without the clutch
Moto Life unless your gears are tumbled yacking is a good way to miss a shift.
How to shift like an average privateer.