Is high rev shifting rougher for you?

[Michael March]

When I really wind her up (which is often it seems) my bike really shifts roughly into the next gear. When shifting at 8 or so gs it seems that I really have to jam it in there and feels like a bit of a grind when I do. If I shift at 3 or 4 grand, it's much quieter. Is this normal? I doubt I'll ever change my ways with this bike, it's just too much fun, but I don't want to have to start walking either!

[Dennyz]

do you chop power (quick twist of the wrist) when you shift?

[DeanR]

DZ, Probably a dumb question but could you elaborate a little on "chop power" and if it's good or bad?

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Michael,

Is this in 1st or 2nd, or all gears? After I did my Dremmel fix, it was a bit stiffer to shift OUT of 1st and into 2nd, and 2nd to 3rd, but no problems after a few weeks...must have slightly rounded off the sharp edges of the dremmel fix!? But like DennyZ said, are you cutting back on the power a touch, are you shifting without pulling the clutch? Both a slight dip in throttle, and pulsing the clutch should allow it to shift easier, backing off the throttle for an instant takes the pressure OFF of the spinning gears, so that they can merge easier, then apply the throttle ONCE you're in gear! I run mine to 8K many times, but if I don't pulse the throttle, it is harder to get it into the next gear!
T.C.

[skids]

Re: Re: Is high rev shifting rougher for you?

Sorry about my last post...(fixed! T.C.)

All of my xs11's seem a bit "notchier" at high rpm shifts, but they do engage OK.

[dntemp_ca]

Before I shift, I preload the shift lever with my boot toe during acceleration. Someone else on this forum pointed that out awhile ago and I do this all the time now. I get my toe under there and put firm upward pressure on the shifter...it doesn't pop out of gear when accelerating. Then to shift, I cut the throttle briefly and fully pulse the clutch at the same time. I don't usually run up into the 7 and 8k range, but with this technique shifts are usually smooth and quiet at most any rpms. A properly adjusted clutch helps, too.

[Michael March]

I'll fool around with the techniques mentioned here and see if they help. Now that's tough duty, now I've got to go out and wind my bike up tight through the gears...

[Czekus21]

On my SF, If I'm not gettin on it, it shiftes nice and smooth, without munch effort. When I'm gettin on it hard, I've got to shift DILIBERATLLY with intention. Basically, I've got to shift it hard, like I mean it. Otherwise 10000 come easy and you all know what happens with alot of that.