Blipping the throttle.

It's all to do with synchronising gears. Matching gear speeds before engaging.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by neio79

I have never found a problem with downchanging without blipping on either the ZX6R or my old SV, i dont see as it adds much purpose at all reall, as even if you change down two gears at high speed with a blip if you dont have a slipper clutch the rear will still lock up.

Well not only have you contradicted yourself there, but it is obvious that you were not blipping correctly. The whole point of the blip is to increase engine speed to match the gear speed when you change down. The result will be that rear tyre will not be over braked by the engine as it tries to speed the engine up to the speed to match the gear/wheel speed. If you down change two gears you need to give it more of a blip to get the engine speed higher to match the lower gear.

[chris8886]

Originally Posted by Steve_God

I do, same reasons.
Although because I to it so often, it's almost become habit and I even do it when going slowly and really don't need to

same for me! although i do find it can be a problem when the engine is really cold as it can cause it to cut out! i do have to admit also that i quite enjoy having there rear end snaking about a bit sometimes. as those who i went to lydden with will testify

Originally Posted by neio79

true, I still never found a problem with the smoothness of a change that blipping solved , as if you still cluch up to quick, blip or not the rear wil lock on the SV.

And try as i might the Kwaks rear wont lock

Ive never had the rear wheel lock on the SV (touches wood frantically!) - I must be so damn smooth seriously though - probably because I went through that big time on my Guzzi - what with the shaft drive as well the back end was forever flying out - until I got the hang of it!

The trick is to keep an open mind - try blipping out, even if you think it won't help. You might find that since you last tried it your experience and knowledge of your machine has increased enough to make it worthwhile.

I tend to blip in low gears cos ive locked skidded the wheel before. But when the revs are high 6K+ just change down and let the slipper clutch cope with it.

Originally Posted by lukemillar

What about jokes about owning a Harley?

My other bike at the time was a Ducati. Feel free to make jokes about that too

Originally Posted by BigApe

It's all to do with synchronising gears. Matching gear speeds before engaging.

LOL! have a mental image of myself riding along with a calculator and a ruler !

[Stu]

Originally Posted by wyrdness

Blipping also helps enormously with slow speed control (ie. when riding at walking pace). .

Originally Posted by wyrdness

I've no idea why it works, just that it does. It might be something to do with the gyroscopic effect of the flywheel.

Yes, that's why. Don't try it on a boxer engine like a BMW, as it will push you over
For the avoidance of doubt - The blip is done with the clutch fully pulled in

Originally Posted by neio79

if you dont have a slipper clutch the rear will still lock up.
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Originally Posted by neio79

blip or not the rear wil lock on the SV.

Well if you're not good enough at it then true I could change down to 1st at about 30 without losing traction (it doesn't actually lock in the first place ) if I match the revs right

[Stu]

Originally Posted by plowsie

People, a word of advice, it can come with a bit of practice, don't do what I have seen someone do, blip the throttle but either forget to apply the clutch or let the clutch out to early, it can give you the fright of your life apparently lol. I can blip my throttle for clutchless downchanges now but I have been known to get it wrong also.

That's the only time it catches me out when I try to change down to 1st, but I'm already in 1st & then I can sometimes get a lurch forward as I let out the clutch scary when you are expecting engine braking Anyone got a gear indicator!