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24-05-10, 07:50 PM | #1 |
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Blipping the throttle on downchanges?
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I have mates that tell me that i should blip the throttle when going down the gears and that it's better so i don't lock(slow it so muc that it slides) the rear wheel. i find that i can use the clutch to do this and it seems more effective as blipping just seems to add more time to the process and gives me another thing to think about. As i see it if the engine is idling and i drop a gear i will slow the bike down faster. I have to admit that when i first got the SV650 i did lock up the rear but i was going a wee bit to quick, was not used to the bike (had it one day) and it was icey. i do believe that my Clutch controll in both the car and the bike is at a level where i can controll the rate of deceleration. am i really missing somthing by not blipping the throttle prior to a gear change? Cheers David |
24-05-10, 07:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: blipping
Yes, you using up a lot of attention using clutch like that, wearing clutch more and making it more likely you'll c*ck it up.
Once you have learnt blipping method you will not go back to feeding clutch out slowly as it is much smoother and easier.
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24-05-10, 07:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: blipping
Im sure some guys just do it to show off the sound of the engine - cant see why you need to really. Just slow down normal way then change down when at the right speed! shheeeemples!!
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When you can actually use that method and do it smoothly you can criticise it
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Quick blip, downshift is immediate, you are connected to bike... throttle actually does something, you are making best of the 2 wheels you have. If engine is idling all you do letting clutch out is dump the inertia of the bike into the engines rotating mass which WILL lock the wheel before it slows you down. It's a one-off braking effect. Blipping to bring the revs up will slow you down effortlessly.
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24-05-10, 08:01 PM | #6 |
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Re: blipping
I hated blipping at first, mainly cause i couldnt do it, but ive pretty much got it sussed now, and it certainly makes things easier, and downshiffting better, and more enjoyable, everythings just that bit smoother.
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24-05-10, 08:07 PM | #7 |
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hhhmmmm so you blip as you bring clutch in?? Is that right??
Cant say ive ever noticed the bike 'coasting' as when changing down I try to get speed right first by braking then quick change down with revs off, back on again once changed (depending on what ive slowed down for obviously lol) explain to the uninitiated lol Last edited by muddi; 24-05-10 at 08:08 PM. |
24-05-10, 08:09 PM | #8 | |
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You don't HAVE to do it, but once you get good at it you will find yourself doing it nearly all the time, and not just for the cool noise. Have you tried it yet, or just don't see that it would be worthwhile? |
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24-05-10, 08:10 PM | #9 |
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One smooth action
Bring clutch in, blip, change down, dump clutch out. If you slowing down from speed it will sound like a big dog barking with a long echo
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24-05-10, 08:10 PM | #10 |
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Re: blipping
The disadvantage of blipping is that you use your right hand for it,which is very busy with the front brake at the time.The real skill is to maintain maximum front brake and have throttle control for blipping.Slipper clutch anyone?
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