Clutchless upshifting

I was taught

Up pressure on the lever while still on the throttle

Then a deliberate roll off on the throttle (just as you would if using the clutch)

Gears shift

Roll throttle back on

Shazam next gear selected

Originally Posted by Tris

I was taught

Up pressure on the lever while still on the throttle

Then a deliberate roll off on the throttle (just as you would if using the clutch)

Gears shift

Roll throttle back on

Shazam next gear selected

Exactly on the money!

I don't go for the pre-loading the gear lever lark when you're looking to change gear, it places quite an amount of wear on the selector and those little things are not the easiest to change.

For clutchless up changing, it's best just to come off the throttle and as you come off the throttle simultanesously give the lever a good prod into the next gear then back on the throttle. This does need a solid shove into gear though, otherwise that nasty grinding of gears may result.

As may have already been said, you need to be motoring a bit to use the clutchless shifting technique, attempting this while tottling will result in an extremely jerky and poor change.

I never really managed this on the SV, when it did work it was clunky and unpleasant (maybe down to it being brand new). Got it to work on the 2 year old Hornet nice and smooth but to be honest I find it much easier and quicker using the tried and tested cluth method. I can change just as quick with the clutch. I did find it handy for when carrying a pillion though and laughed as he got off and was asking if I had an auto!