Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

Thanks everyone, I think I will try both ways and see what suits her best.

Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

On the v-twin being careful with your gearing (i.e not the gear change aspect) and particularly throttling off helps, try to smooth the jerkyness or you'll be constantly getting nutted/punched in the kidneys.

Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

That's exactly why I use the clutch when I have a pillion. I tend to ride a LOT faster when I'm not using the clutch. It depends on the pillion as to if they'd be scared of that, but there's also implications in the bikes handling.

So long as you're smooth & comfortable, then do whatever you want.

Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

I find the speed of a clutchless shift keeps everything a bit more planted, less time off the power means practically no time for the rear suspension to unload itself.

+1 Most important thing.

Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

Iv surprised someone on a Aprilia Tuono before on the SV650 by shifting clutchless as he was changing using his clutch.

Best thing is to stick to the clutch with a pillion just makes it easier.

Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

Use the clutch with a pillion if you need to ask this question. Personally I always use the clutch with a pillion, but the SV 'box was a blinder for smooth clutchless up or down changes.

Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

I tend to use the clutch around town but when out on it dont bother it seems smoother without using it, its quicker plus it makes me feel a lot better.
This is on my own or 2up

Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

I didnt realise some people find riding two up such a mystery.
If you know your bike then you should not have any problems.

Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

If you've never taken a pillion, sometimes its hard to find a willing volunteer :smt029

Re: Qucik shifting gears with or without a pillion???
 

Spose its possible.
I ride mostly two up and have been fortunate to have good passengers.
I think it is key to explain to them what to do and what is going to happen during the ride.
I remember many years ago (too many) i had a mate on the back of my RD250LC and i pulled away fast from the lights when he wasnt ready - his legs came up and kicked my hands away from the bars!
I grabed them quickly enough though.