Do you need to use the clutch when up shifting? How do you up shift when you're in the forward body position? Learn these techniques and more with this free Riding Tip from Gary Semics.
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I have watched videos of Gary Semics ever since I was a kid in the 50cc class! Thanks for the great content and helping me become a much better rider my entire life!
@RadAdventureDude4 жыл бұрын
i use my cluctch if i shift up or down, not taking a chance with my transmission
@jaredsword26838 жыл бұрын
Amen
@thatguywhoridesyzs96278 жыл бұрын
+jared sword look you 1. you hold the clutch when you start 2. put yo feet under the shift shit n pull it up 1 time 3. when you start puling yo gas let go of the clutch slowly 4. the when you hear the moto start getting louder you pull clutch let go gas shift up 1 tme n gas
@Latyii8 жыл бұрын
+jared sword unless you mean you not going to go fast n go down gear without clutch i agree with you on that
@Latyii8 жыл бұрын
+Tyrone Romain Wut
@yourface31548 жыл бұрын
once you get faster and more experienced on a motocross track you won't use the clutch for downshifting.
@nuttysnpdg7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Rode for the first time with boots and realized my new bike's clutch pedal was too low! Thanks for the experienced advice on that.
@Ebone933 жыл бұрын
Clutch pedal? Lol
@josephdignam1232 жыл бұрын
I have YZ250 2 stroke. Its fully ported, high compression ratio, fatty pipe, bored carb, well tuned, race tech suspension valving and springs...all the best stuff. Clutch shifting is just wrong, for so many reasons, including the bike balance and traction. I also spoke to 2 former Pro Supercross racers whom I ride with, and they have never heard of using the clutch for shifting. Dirt bike transmissions are built to not use the clutch - thats how they are designed. Use the clutch for traction control, but not shifting. To shift without the clutch, just "twitch" the throttle off for a micro second. This unloads the transmission and the bike will smoothly and effortlessly click into the next gear. Downshifting is done under braking thus the transmission is already unloaded. This "use the clutch for shifting rhetoric is just bad advice.
@truthbetold84256 жыл бұрын
Coming from street to dirt I always used the clutch to shift. Recently stopped using it and it is much easier and faster without using it. And as a technician you are correct it will not harm the transmission at all.
@jcaashby34 жыл бұрын
When I try to downshift on my DRZ400SM without the clutch, there's a ton of force keeping me from pressing the shift lever. I could blip the throttle to get rid of that force, but that means adding throttle while trying to stop AKA it's slower. I use my brakes to stop the bike, not the engine. There's literally no advantage to downshifting without the clutch. When I was a beginner on quads, I wouldn't use the clutch to shift. People act like clutchless shifting is an advanced technique but it's natural for newbies. In reality you have no control over the rear tire speed when you just dump gears without the clutch. Slipping the clutch on downshifts to control rear wheel speed, is the advanced technique.
@atypical_moto3 жыл бұрын
@@atypical_moto perhaps for stopping or slowing down fast it best to use all 3. Pull in clutch n bang down a gear, now all at same time u slowly release clutch for engine braking AND u apply both brakes smoothly
@DaGenius862 жыл бұрын
Yeah Mate, I'm Stickin' to No Clutch Upshift with Throttle Blip! & Clutch Downshift with Rev Matching! What he's Saying is Backwards to me! Racing or on the Road, if you Downshift without the Clutch you'll be Smashing Gears & Causing a Rear Wheel Lockup! I'm Not Changing, even if he's the Expert! 👍🍺
@purebloodheretic46822 жыл бұрын
the shifter goes up into the next gear allot easier when you clutch......you should try it..... have to put 2x the force on the shifter.....no clutch. shift slower if you want.
@yami4g63 Жыл бұрын
I really loved your clip
@DroneVideosnatur7 жыл бұрын
Thx for the tips
@dimitrybrandon15394 жыл бұрын
I'm about to buy my first bike,and I found this really helpful
@chrisrozhdestvensky10348 жыл бұрын
Did you get it yet?!
@idk6838 жыл бұрын
Noice, wich one?
@sennthemanwin983 жыл бұрын
this video helped me allot thanks man i Learned me new stuff i didnt knew ill show my friends this video :)
@thehappyduckling22018 жыл бұрын
I saw some video of gary at 63 he said he is...an he still gets thru the middle of a turn an out of a corner faste than the majority of the planet...very impressive set up mid corner an drive out the exit wow....i know he was the 1970 supercross champion...did u win an out door title too...i go google that...
@kelliebrooks9094 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I found its good to use the clutch even a little bit its insurance of solid shift I have raced and not used it,but if the clutch is brand new,and your budget unlimited,ok,its good to always use a little just be safe,your fingers should be there anyway,I learned eventually when I got serious about racing.Believe I could go out and ride without it but you'll be smoother with it and smoother useally means faster.track conditions will vary too making clutch use more important than when traction and the track is just perfect...but those days are not all the time,thanks Gary...
@kellienicolebrooksschettin65985 жыл бұрын
Great video. So if down shift without clutch no damage at all ?
@zoody10002 жыл бұрын
It's really opinion and preference. I always use the clutch shifting up and down. What I feel, it's good for the bike but so inefficient as your trying to go fast and so in engrained in your mind. I need to start experimenting shifting up clutch less or hydraulic clutch.
@eric6rock5 жыл бұрын
for upshifting, can you use a combination of bending your ankle up and using your leg?
@DaisyHead6666 жыл бұрын
road bikes you can up shirt without a clutch. always downshift with. as you go down the gears your increasing the revs.. smooth transition in. i still cut the throttle on an upshift but with decent timing wont cause problems. same principle as a quick shifter but it does the throttle for you
@hujimwa7 жыл бұрын
i think downshifting without clutch and blip throttle can blocking your rear will and cause slide
@Aabbcczzxxcc8 жыл бұрын
+Ale Sau i .think so too
@ethanhatley9108 жыл бұрын
when you're on a slippery, hard-pack surface if you downshift too early or downshift twice then yes, but otherwise it's not a problem, your weight should be over the rear when you're decelerating anyway which should help prevent the rear wheel skidding.
@nuttysnpdg7 жыл бұрын
For SM that's how I back it into the corner
@rvtssrvtss36302 жыл бұрын
only downshift or upshift on a jump without clutch, never when rear is on the ground.
@floralutsch22732 жыл бұрын
I can't downshift without the clutch on my DRZ. There's a ton of force holding the bike in gear. I can up shift without the clutch if I blip the throttle and neutralize the tension. I still use the clutch up or down though.
@atypical_moto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for this video
@209smokeboxfttheflooringgu4 Жыл бұрын
i'v ride 10 years never used clutch when shifting expet now some times whit the 350 sx-f bechose it makes it some times litle bit easier when in the low gears
@c25fin327 жыл бұрын
I watched this videos and I went dirt biking and my shifting was a lot bette.
@nickter38307 жыл бұрын
MX riders are the masters of multi tasking!
@gravey072 жыл бұрын
i have never had an issue with my transmission or anything and i never have used the clutch to shift. He is correct in what he says but idk i never have missed gears or had issues with it, i suppose its personal preference.
@zPrideful7 жыл бұрын
very helpful 👍👍👍
@alialnasri69723 жыл бұрын
when i shift on my cr80 do i have to be super quick to shift or can i shift slowly because im starting out on shifting
@sethhinkle80327 жыл бұрын
I watch Mx tips all the time and I can't seem to find any videos that aren't this guy
@Snell67 жыл бұрын
Try ...”the MX factory” channel
@momos27903 жыл бұрын
And maybe “Rocky Mountain ATV” channel
@momos27903 жыл бұрын
thansk for this content master
@boritgaming1012 жыл бұрын
what is a DVD ? nice video here, thanks for the tips
@JuanPabloGallego19692 жыл бұрын
I dont use the clutch going up but ALWAYS use it going down... thinking of how much stress your put on the selector and gears themselves but crunching down the gears
@lewisrook94619 жыл бұрын
Me too. I've always found that a slight blip of the throttle on upshifts to work as well as the clutch. Then flick the clutch on downshifts.
@HillbillyonaYZ9 жыл бұрын
Ive never used the clutch to downshift on my banshee tbh and I ride it pretty hard I only use it to upshift
@christian586235 жыл бұрын
Cool Thanks!
@Smash_Gravy9 жыл бұрын
It depends what situation im in because pulling in the clutch actually makes a huge difference to speed so if you are riding next to someone else and u need to go fast dont use the clutch, motocross bikes are for speed therefore using no clutch makes no difference
@emmapringle19455 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had a problem shifting until I bought a 2018 husqvarna te300, it’s either too high or too low I can’t get it just right, I changed my shift lever a few times and even changed my boots to a thinner toe boot but for some reason can’t get it fight
@jamespolucha69113 жыл бұрын
For all racers out there, You always pull the clutch in when shifting down! Never let the bike its self slow down through shifting, besides the fact its bad for the engine it takes away time. When shifting up? I personal don't pull in the clutch just bc it takes away the power from the bike
@shnitzybudgetfilms7 жыл бұрын
Engine braking won't hurt the bike.
@keithsada1380 Жыл бұрын
Fresh!
@JustinIsJustout7 жыл бұрын
Wish I had watched this 8 years ago haha. Just now realising my shifter was set up way too low since I bought my husky new, thought I must just be a sook and the factory surely knows better. Better late than never
@And3rs88 Жыл бұрын
How practical are the MX boots for touring on highways with 10-15% riding on trails/off -roading? I ride a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and thinking on purchasing Gaerne Fastback boots than a adv/touring boot like a Dakar or Sidi Adv 2. Your thoughts?
@dudefromcbee2 жыл бұрын
You’d have to easily adjust shifter
@mrdouglasbaker2 жыл бұрын
i only use the clutch when i need to i dont sue it when i shift usualy but im always slipping it im on a 85
@shadycreekfarms94857 жыл бұрын
What's the power band and what is shifting for power?!
@beaubrackney24387 жыл бұрын
Cool video
@jakobbratcher93958 жыл бұрын
Can someone explain me how downshifting without clutch works? I'm riding Honda CB600 Hornet (I don't have any experience with dirt bikes but I'm planning to change it in the future) and i can't even imagine to downshift like that. Please I'm curious ;)
@wildfox19947 жыл бұрын
from my past experience. You NEED tons of clutch work to make a 2 stroke go fast. If your not banging on the clutch, your not running it right on a 2 stroke. =)
@soulsedg39 жыл бұрын
That's wright :)
@gertiwachsmann70068 жыл бұрын
Zombie Dead Girl that's true. If your skilled enough. US mere mortals and avg peeps need that clutch Hella bad...til we improve. Definitely spot on though...once ya get good enough.
@soulsedg37 жыл бұрын
That's BS! I ride a two-stroke and you can shift faster without the clutch. I can haul ass on my 2-stroke without using the clutch. Have you ever ridden one?
@keithsada1380 Жыл бұрын
Just got some new boots and I can't feel my shifter at all. Going to have to try to break them in if that doesn't work get rid of them.
@williampollock12742 жыл бұрын
I’m a new rider, just got mx style boots for my drz400 and have a really tough time shifting up into 3rd. If I dig my boot in deep enough to make sure I hit third every time, my boot gets wedged in between the peg and shifter. Any tips? Thanks
@SteelersSenators1994 Жыл бұрын
You can move your shift lever up by rotating it one notch on the shaft. Just make sure it doesn't run into the chain at the front sprocket when you do upshift. It won't be long and you'll want to move it back down. And practice practice practice.
@keithsada1380 Жыл бұрын
You put gear on to stand in the garage ??
@FirstGendodgegarage2 жыл бұрын
my biggest issue is keeping a finger on the clutch it is very hard to break that habbit. the other thing is when I try and keep a finger on the lever always contact my other fingers when I pull it in and can't stand that
@kawasaki0000000000007 жыл бұрын
The dirt bike Channel says not to use the clutch. It's a constant mesh transmission. Shifting without the clutch will not hurt it at all. Downshifting without the clutch might be a little hard on them. I only use the clutch to start off and to downshift. I almost always rev-match when I downshift.
@keithsada1380 Жыл бұрын
Pardon my English I'm from Sweden.... ;-) in Sweden we in have a word called cross växling . I use clutch going down in gear , and just release throttle going up . .. but that's just me ;-)
@susse807 жыл бұрын
that's fine when you are not racing-like on the gas... not the full 40-50 hp on the transmision
@lobosgustavodaniel3 жыл бұрын
Do you guys know who this is? If he says do it you should do it, he was one of the best I think he knows what he’s talking about, and when your racing you tend to ride different then just out riding
@jamespolucha87905 жыл бұрын
I love stuff like this. I recently started getting back into riding. I just missed it so much. One of the things i noticed is there are just certain scenarios i upshift with out the clutch but i always make sure i let off the throttle entirely. But for the most part i used the clutch. Do you have any videos of arm pump ?
@CarsnStuff7 жыл бұрын
Videos on arm pump? 😂
@FirstGendodgegarage2 жыл бұрын
@@FirstGendodgegarage yeah lol when you're riding for awhile especially over woops and you start feeling you forearms get weak/puffed up. its just called arm pump cuz it feels like you forearms are pumped up and stiff and you loose a bit of strength in your fingers as a result.
@CarsnStuff2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsnStuff I know what it is I’m laughing at your comment asking for them , eat your veggies and do some chin-ups you’ll be alright pal , your arms are just tired and need strength
@FirstGendodgegarage2 жыл бұрын
You have Been very helpful man keep up the good vids
@BGC72699 жыл бұрын
I keep the throttle wide open when up shifting and just flick clutch. is this cool like
@manofknowledge10007 жыл бұрын
I prefer upshift with the clutch so you can get an extra little pop of speed
@bliizzy28284 жыл бұрын
Shifting with a 4 gear electric moto is similar. EBeast and Efox is a electic dirt bike with 4 gears and a manual clutch
@yessur47532 жыл бұрын
#newrider question, sorry in advance.. On the upshift, is it clutch and shifter at the same time, then throttle ? or is it clutch, wait a beat, shift, wait a beat, then throttle ?!
@TopshelfJunior3 жыл бұрын
You probably figured it out now but if not. You have to pull in your clutch shift up (clutch in) then while letting the clutch out slowly work the throttle the more you do you it you will get it.
@aljksen43153 жыл бұрын
Im pretty sure that im using theclutch on down shift road race habit..also dirt since the beginning...but star yamaha was working with haiden deagen an get him to practice doing clutch free motos....is that new theory...i know full throttle upshifts are no problem since my 1986 CR 250R two smoke....i just time my shifts an later just having a fresh clutch installed it shifts pinned wide open...back in the70s older guyswith not as good a trans as we have now used to hit the kill button as they shifted wide open....thats kinda like using ignition but japanese bikes dont need the clutch on upshifts just to keep the front wheel down...2 strokes i had holeshots down to leaning my head forward or my helmut back to maintain the front wheel at 4 inches off the ground i found the right place to sit an used only my head to break the back tireloose if the front came up....four strokes have 2 much traction i see them clamping the front down too far the rear suspension not loading at all its just a pretty rooster tail...
@kelliebrooks9094 Жыл бұрын
from one motovlogger to another... keep em comin
@GoodGuyBiker8 жыл бұрын
Gday..Mate i got a 2007 kxf 250..went on a 4 hr enduro ..im sorry to say your wrong ..my standing up position with booots on pegs needs shifter bout 50 mm (2 imch) higher than foot peg ..with shifter level with peg i did nothing but hit down shift when landing after jump and changing up gears with side sole of boot hiting shifter....riding in the aussie outback bush ..not a graded motocross track....you wont have a foot for long poking your toe down that low ..hence the modified shifter... .just saying ..this was discussed with ALOT of riders ..and they all had their shifter above foot peg level..some custom modifyimg ( which im planning to do ..) others bought after market longer shifters ..my boots are oneals ..very thick on toe ..bout 60 mm soul to top ..much thicker than your alpine 8's..just saying ..cheers
@bryancallaghan17695 жыл бұрын
Goodonya cob
@waynekerr80033 жыл бұрын
I have alpinestars and the two box is almost the same as your o'neals such a drag
@markreiber44572 жыл бұрын
I think you are riding flat-footed (hence the accidental shifting down after jumps) and that's your problem. Try riding at the balls of your feet, predict which gear you are going to be in for the next stretch and try to slip the clutch when you are slightly off the optimum gearing. Go over to Ryan Hughes channel for proper tips on MX riding.
@C_R_O_M________2 жыл бұрын
God bless u
@mariusvolkovskiy73482 жыл бұрын
I always use the clutch
@micahwaller8806 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same fox red racing shirt
@adammoss49118 жыл бұрын
Wife: oh you’ve got your gear on have a nice ride Dipshit: I’m going to stand in the garage
@FirstGendodgegarage2 жыл бұрын
I have a size 14 or 15 shoe and i find it extremely hard to shift. Is it possible that i may need a longer shift lever if possible because even my friends bikes are easier to shift with longer levers
@davidbicking26266 жыл бұрын
David Bicking whatever is easier for you
@r.jjetskivids58106 жыл бұрын
I have size 15 boots and all you got to do is ride at the balls of your feet and adjust the gear lever a bit over the height of the peg to be able to slide the boot underneath it. I ride a 500 EXC for dirt riding.
@C_R_O_M________2 жыл бұрын
FIRST OFF!! Experienced upshifting can be done clutchless. Downshifting can be done clutchless too (as long as the rpm matches the speed.. If either shifting preference if not done the right way YES!! you can mess something up.. I only use the clutch when taking off from a complete stop or making a complete stop without going to neutral.. Experience dictates how or when you use it & since everyone & their mom rides diffent you'll get all kinds of answers as to when, how or IF you use it.
@runit57724 жыл бұрын
Of course it can be done, but there’s minimal if any time/speed benefit, and while clutchless shifting doesn’t immediately trash a transmission it does cause more wear than shifting with a clutch. I’ve only ever used clutchless shifting when I’ve had a mechanical breakdown
@ronanrogers41274 жыл бұрын
Learn control of your riding means knowing how to use your clutch,with brand new clutch plates yes u can shift with out using clutch but that's more if an advance technique working your way up to the pro level control means u can stop the bike as fast as u make it go and that means mastering the use of the clutch,I can tell u this the top pros are on their clutches,especially on a supercross tracks out doors u could probably get away with out it,loose soil,hard pack ....or wet muddy condition,don't use the clutch hope u enjoy laying on the ground..
@kellienicolebrooksschettin65985 жыл бұрын
Do you pull the clutch in all the way or just slightly?
@charlie_59186 жыл бұрын
Charlie Lano slightly
@nolanbennett24436 жыл бұрын
Charlie Lano test when it ingages and disengages then that's how far you gotta pull it in
@jonthelamb45496 жыл бұрын
totally disagree about using clutch for upshift. A very slight release "twitch" of the throttle unloads gearbox and enables a smooth effortless upshift & its a quicker shift then pulling and releasing clutch lever. It also gives more consistant power to rear wheel thus keeping bike balanced. Clutch should be used as a traction control device on corner exit and off starts.
@truthbetold84256 жыл бұрын
Truth BeTold exactly its so much faster than using cluth
@emmapringle19455 жыл бұрын
@@emmapringle1945 I find it faster to not let off the gas and just use clutch.
@jamesdecker41662 жыл бұрын
When should you shift up as in with the RPMs should they get close to reaching over RPM or during when it's going over the RPMs or what
@nicknemeth65207 жыл бұрын
When you feel like you should just shift better to be higher in gear then lower
@dabraapman52577 жыл бұрын
I think thats true i may not pull it in all the way but i do pretend like im using the clutch u need to be on its in case...u needed it
@kelliebrooks9094 Жыл бұрын
How do you know ay what time to shift
@Vic-iz5no3 жыл бұрын
So on a kx85, is it 1 down for 1st, when it’s in neutral?
@jayy91884 жыл бұрын
qAmmo yes
@fasttings66354 жыл бұрын
Hi is there anyone that can show or tell me HOW do I adjust my gear shifter to be a bit lower because it's to high I wear a size us10 and the owner before me had size us12 so I need to adjust it BUT HOW PLEASE HELP!!!!
@gamtamix8362 жыл бұрын
Idiots. Idiots everywhere learn how the sequential gearbox works and how to torque is transmitted through the gearbox and come tell me that i can't shift without clutch. Sequential gearbox was created in the 19th century and is still being used, designed to be used without clutch. I have rebuilt many gearboxes and i can safely say that shifting without clutch is not gonna wear it off.
@HANDLERofKNIFE7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but neglecting to use the clutch on downshifts is going to lose you lap time. Clutchless shifting issues in mx arent about wear, theyre about what conveys power to the dirt best
@ianloughney95706 жыл бұрын
What’s up with the engine and swing arm when he moves his foot, it like warps. 0:40
@estaban.81534 жыл бұрын
Probably digital stabilisation on the video dk
@habdman3 жыл бұрын
He broke the simulation 😳
@aljksen43153 жыл бұрын
When changing up gears snap the throttle off each time and when changing down blip the throttle.
@robsterronson42226 жыл бұрын
haha thats because youare riding enduro and not motocross men
@lobosgustavodaniel3 жыл бұрын
I just Stay in 4 gear or if i need to accelerate I go down then go up again
@pito_1o1956 жыл бұрын
same I use my clutch no matter what.
@kevinsimpson90107 жыл бұрын
tell me if im right, to put in first gear you hold the clutch an down shift once. then to change gear you up shift holding clutch. correct or incorrect?
@charlottejewell5468 жыл бұрын
+Charlotte Jewell Correct, you have to make sure you go far enough upwards that you go back through Neutral into 2nd
@codenamenel8 жыл бұрын
+codenamenel thanks great advice
@charlottejewell5468 жыл бұрын
Make sure when you downshift that you slow down because it locks the back wheel some times
@jimbojones54728 жыл бұрын
+Jimbo Jones that just depends on the bike. mx bikes are made for that
@breezyy7778 жыл бұрын
This guy has forgotten more than most of us will ever know so what he says try it can’t be wrong
@jamespolucha69115 жыл бұрын
LMFAO
@zudeck2 жыл бұрын
Clutches are so light nowadays that there’s really no reason not to always clutch shift...as someone who grew up riding big 70s Laverda triples and Ducati desmos with non-hydraulic clutch mechanisms I cannot understand why people don’t always use the lever. My DRZ400E clutch is a feather weight compared to old superbike clutches.
@ronanrogers41274 жыл бұрын
Because not using the clutch is faster on the track. And it doesn't hurt the bike at all.
@keithsada1380 Жыл бұрын
This made me laugh 😂 thanks
@tedtonkin55266 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, very informative. Free Motocross Goggles #Islandridersatvmc
@MotoMarvmtb7 жыл бұрын
Has anyone here consulted the manufacturer on clutch use and whether using it or not using it causes damage ?
@rkwjunior22985 жыл бұрын
I bought brand new o neal boots n it has steel toe but i cant shift up just down and i have tried breaking them in can anyone help
@playboyyy_erick50224 жыл бұрын
Outside of more seat time, possibly look at moving your shift lever up one spline. This will give you a tad more room to get your toe under it.
@thumpertalk4 жыл бұрын
to avoid any problems.. USE CLUTCH every shift wheter its up or down. that way you wont stall or miss any gear... thats all i thank you
@jonesesente76467 жыл бұрын
these are sequential gearboxes, how come all of the shifter kart riders and racecar drivers, who also have sequential transmissions never really bother with the clutch unless they're starting from a stop?
@PR0bro6 жыл бұрын
I use it if I have time for it lol sometimes you just have to shift
@cuetesalinas6 жыл бұрын
I've been riding for 5 years and have always used the clutch while shifting down??????? Can someone explain to me a bit further why you don't need the clutch while down shifting? I ride a 125 2 stroke if that even matters.
@makyahkreis9657 жыл бұрын
i use it to i guess you should because of the ratio of the gears change when downshift and acts a a natural brake and puts alot of stress on the tranny
@anthonyacosta2857 жыл бұрын
I have a 4-stroke 125, I have been riding since I was 10, I'm currently 15, I always use the clutch otherwise you can end up blowing the transmission/gear box,
@bo007duke47 жыл бұрын
Sure sure.. IN the old days, i had a 91' CR250. I don't used the clutch for shift. Never blowed up. Never! Never had a problem.. This thing is depend on manufacturing quality. For example Honda make better quality than other manuf. in the 90's. My friend had Suzuki, TM, Yamaha, etc.. but none was so good like Honda's.. I believe today the other companies make better quality. At least i hope..
@clothsloth7 жыл бұрын
1000 th like
@tudorionescu12927 жыл бұрын
I do the Opposite! No Clutch Throttle Blip Upshift, Clutch Down Shift With Rev Matching Blip, It Seemed to Work, I Raced 2 Strokes Mainly! If you Downshift on a Road bike without Clutch it can Cause Compression Lockup & Skid the Rear! Or in the Wet you'll Probably Crash! I'll Stick to what works for me! But he's the Expert, Don't listen to me! 👍🍺
@purebloodheretic46822 жыл бұрын
We all went to school but we all do what's tested and proven and make us happy lol
@this-is-not-a-channel-4 жыл бұрын
When Gary talks recommends using the clutch while upshifting is he just offering this recommendation to four stroke riders or is this something he's recommending across the board for both two stroke and four stroke racers?
@mwwalsh1339 жыл бұрын
I would have to think he is backwards on his shifting idea... clutchless upshifts are perfectly fine on these bikes because of the kind of transmission they have but you can get damage from clutchless downshifting...
@Tj10569 жыл бұрын
It's across the board for both 2 and 4 strokes, especially 2 strokes. It takes more clutch, throttle and braking finesse to go fast on a 2 stroke.
@Semics59 жыл бұрын
Tj1056 Thats what I was thinking because way back when I was on a 65, clutchless downshifts (now that i think about it) felt horrible because the bike was slowing down by just stomping the shifter and not smoothly feathering the clutch.
@CraneFBProductions9 жыл бұрын
What up all 👍😀
@coloradodirtbike59306 жыл бұрын
Could someone tell me what boots those are?!
@colinsorenson34834 жыл бұрын
Alpinestars Tech 8 (I believe)
@loopfxr3 жыл бұрын
Leyenda
@powermetalmanfred5 жыл бұрын
i just started any tips
@connermyers15117 жыл бұрын
Don't crash.
@44Magnum66 жыл бұрын
0:18 More difficult
@lukerhodes67226 жыл бұрын
His help me on my dirt bike
@ivybenfield28604 жыл бұрын
So you should use the clutch when you shift up...I don't. I let off the throttle, should I still pull the clutch?
@guesswhat37458 жыл бұрын
I guess its just because you wanna accelerate as fast as possible and that way you have to let off gas
@mikkomakinen57548 жыл бұрын
+mikko mäkinen. I'm not a pro so I don't think it matters as much. XD😂
@guesswhat37458 жыл бұрын
exactly my thoughts
@mikkomakinen57548 жыл бұрын
I never used the clutch too, when i tried it, it felt much better i'd say try it
@hoodinistoaster61538 жыл бұрын
I never did when I first started ridding but I figured it out with the clutch and feels much better. Learn how to use it slowly and then it just gets easier and easier
@xXShooKxKnightXx7 жыл бұрын
Its hard for me because i slow down when i turn
@user-db3iq6wt6h6 жыл бұрын
by Robbie Krieger
@frankied97237 жыл бұрын
I would never downshift without using my clutch. You can upshift without the clutch tho... This guy had it backwards imo
@oherroprease2078 жыл бұрын
+XxKtm49xX i always use clutch because thats how i learned its a habbit
@alfredo42o8 жыл бұрын
+XxKtm49xX sorry i'm new to dirt biking and not using the clutch when shifting up wouldn't it cause you to wheelie? or does only the clutch cause that to happen or how much gas you give it?
@sutton1234548 жыл бұрын
+oHerroPrease Exactly, you have to use clutch when downshifting otherwise you force it in, upshift doesnt need clutch, some bikes like my ktm 525 dont want clutch with upshifts at all.
@NukaMoto8 жыл бұрын
+King Slayer dude it wont i pretty much only use my clutch on starts
I have watched videos of Gary Semics ever since I was a kid in the 50cc class! Thanks for the great content and helping me become a much better rider my entire life!
i use my cluctch if i shift up or down, not taking a chance with my transmission
Amen
+jared sword look you 1. you hold the clutch when you start 2. put yo feet under the shift shit n pull it up 1 time 3. when you start puling yo gas let go of the clutch slowly 4. the when you hear the moto start getting louder you pull clutch let go gas shift up 1 tme n gas
+jared sword unless you mean you not going to go fast n go down gear without clutch i agree with you on that
+Tyrone Romain Wut
once you get faster and more experienced on a motocross track you won't use the clutch for downshifting.
Thank you. Rode for the first time with boots and realized my new bike's clutch pedal was too low! Thanks for the experienced advice on that.
Clutch pedal? Lol
I have YZ250 2 stroke. Its fully ported, high compression ratio, fatty pipe, bored carb, well tuned, race tech suspension valving and springs...all the best stuff. Clutch shifting is just wrong, for so many reasons, including the bike balance and traction. I also spoke to 2 former Pro Supercross racers whom I ride with, and they have never heard of using the clutch for shifting. Dirt bike transmissions are built to not use the clutch - thats how they are designed. Use the clutch for traction control, but not shifting. To shift without the clutch, just "twitch" the throttle off for a micro second. This unloads the transmission and the bike will smoothly and effortlessly click into the next gear. Downshifting is done under braking thus the transmission is already unloaded. This "use the clutch for shifting rhetoric is just bad advice.
Coming from street to dirt I always used the clutch to shift. Recently stopped using it and it is much easier and faster without using it. And as a technician you are correct it will not harm the transmission at all.
When I try to downshift on my DRZ400SM without the clutch, there's a ton of force keeping me from pressing the shift lever. I could blip the throttle to get rid of that force, but that means adding throttle while trying to stop AKA it's slower. I use my brakes to stop the bike, not the engine. There's literally no advantage to downshifting without the clutch. When I was a beginner on quads, I wouldn't use the clutch to shift. People act like clutchless shifting is an advanced technique but it's natural for newbies. In reality you have no control over the rear tire speed when you just dump gears without the clutch. Slipping the clutch on downshifts to control rear wheel speed, is the advanced technique.
@@atypical_moto perhaps for stopping or slowing down fast it best to use all 3. Pull in clutch n bang down a gear, now all at same time u slowly release clutch for engine braking AND u apply both brakes smoothly
Yeah Mate, I'm Stickin' to No Clutch Upshift with Throttle Blip! & Clutch Downshift with Rev Matching! What he's Saying is Backwards to me! Racing or on the Road, if you Downshift without the Clutch you'll be Smashing Gears & Causing a Rear Wheel Lockup! I'm Not Changing, even if he's the Expert! 👍🍺
the shifter goes up into the next gear allot easier when you clutch......you should try it..... have to put 2x the force on the shifter.....no clutch. shift slower if you want.
I really loved your clip
Thx for the tips
I'm about to buy my first bike,and I found this really helpful
Did you get it yet?!
Noice, wich one?
this video helped me allot thanks man i Learned me new stuff i didnt knew ill show my friends this video :)
I saw some video of gary at 63 he said he is...an he still gets thru the middle of a turn an out of a corner faste than the majority of the planet...very impressive set up mid corner an drive out the exit wow....i know he was the 1970 supercross champion...did u win an out door title too...i go google that...
Yeah I found its good to use the clutch even a little bit its insurance of solid shift I have raced and not used it,but if the clutch is brand new,and your budget unlimited,ok,its good to always use a little just be safe,your fingers should be there anyway,I learned eventually when I got serious about racing.Believe I could go out and ride without it but you'll be smoother with it and smoother useally means faster.track conditions will vary too making clutch use more important than when traction and the track is just perfect...but those days are not all the time,thanks Gary...
Great video. So if down shift without clutch no damage at all ?
It's really opinion and preference. I always use the clutch shifting up and down. What I feel, it's good for the bike but so inefficient as your trying to go fast and so in engrained in your mind. I need to start experimenting shifting up clutch less or hydraulic clutch.
for upshifting, can you use a combination of bending your ankle up and using your leg?
road bikes you can up shirt without a clutch. always downshift with. as you go down the gears your increasing the revs.. smooth transition in. i still cut the throttle on an upshift but with decent timing wont cause problems. same principle as a quick shifter but it does the throttle for you
i think downshifting without clutch and blip throttle can blocking your rear will and cause slide
+Ale Sau i .think so too
when you're on a slippery, hard-pack surface if you downshift too early or downshift twice then yes, but otherwise it's not a problem, your weight should be over the rear when you're decelerating anyway which should help prevent the rear wheel skidding.
For SM that's how I back it into the corner
only downshift or upshift on a jump without clutch, never when rear is on the ground.
I can't downshift without the clutch on my DRZ. There's a ton of force holding the bike in gear. I can up shift without the clutch if I blip the throttle and neutralize the tension. I still use the clutch up or down though.
Thanks alot for this video
i'v ride 10 years never used clutch when shifting expet now some times whit the 350 sx-f bechose it makes it some times litle bit easier when in the low gears
I watched this videos and I went dirt biking and my shifting was a lot bette.
MX riders are the masters of multi tasking!
i have never had an issue with my transmission or anything and i never have used the clutch to shift. He is correct in what he says but idk i never have missed gears or had issues with it, i suppose its personal preference.
very helpful 👍👍👍
when i shift on my cr80 do i have to be super quick to shift or can i shift slowly because im starting out on shifting
I watch Mx tips all the time and I can't seem to find any videos that aren't this guy
Try ...”the MX factory” channel
And maybe “Rocky Mountain ATV” channel
thansk for this content master
what is a DVD ? nice video here, thanks for the tips
I dont use the clutch going up but ALWAYS use it going down... thinking of how much stress your put on the selector and gears themselves but crunching down the gears
Me too. I've always found that a slight blip of the throttle on upshifts to work as well as the clutch. Then flick the clutch on downshifts.
Ive never used the clutch to downshift on my banshee tbh and I ride it pretty hard I only use it to upshift
Cool Thanks!
It depends what situation im in because pulling in the clutch actually makes a huge difference to speed so if you are riding next to someone else and u need to go fast dont use the clutch, motocross bikes are for speed therefore using no clutch makes no difference
I’ve never had a problem shifting until I bought a 2018 husqvarna te300, it’s either too high or too low I can’t get it just right, I changed my shift lever a few times and even changed my boots to a thinner toe boot but for some reason can’t get it fight
For all racers out there, You always pull the clutch in when shifting down! Never let the bike its self slow down through shifting, besides the fact its bad for the engine it takes away time. When shifting up? I personal don't pull in the clutch just bc it takes away the power from the bike
Engine braking won't hurt the bike.
Fresh!
Wish I had watched this 8 years ago haha. Just now realising my shifter was set up way too low since I bought my husky new, thought I must just be a sook and the factory surely knows better. Better late than never
How practical are the MX boots for touring on highways with 10-15% riding on trails/off -roading? I ride a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and thinking on purchasing Gaerne Fastback boots than a adv/touring boot like a Dakar or Sidi Adv 2. Your thoughts?
You’d have to easily adjust shifter
i only use the clutch when i need to i dont sue it when i shift usualy but im always slipping it im on a 85
What's the power band and what is shifting for power?!
Cool video
Can someone explain me how downshifting without clutch works? I'm riding Honda CB600 Hornet (I don't have any experience with dirt bikes but I'm planning to change it in the future) and i can't even imagine to downshift like that. Please I'm curious ;)
from my past experience. You NEED tons of clutch work to make a 2 stroke go fast. If your not banging on the clutch, your not running it right on a 2 stroke. =)
That's wright :)
Zombie Dead Girl that's true. If your skilled enough. US mere mortals and avg peeps need that clutch Hella bad...til we improve. Definitely spot on though...once ya get good enough.
That's BS! I ride a two-stroke and you can shift faster without the clutch. I can haul ass on my 2-stroke without using the clutch. Have you ever ridden one?
Just got some new boots and I can't feel my shifter at all. Going to have to try to break them in if that doesn't work get rid of them.
I’m a new rider, just got mx style boots for my drz400 and have a really tough time shifting up into 3rd. If I dig my boot in deep enough to make sure I hit third every time, my boot gets wedged in between the peg and shifter. Any tips? Thanks
You can move your shift lever up by rotating it one notch on the shaft. Just make sure it doesn't run into the chain at the front sprocket when you do upshift. It won't be long and you'll want to move it back down. And practice practice practice.
You put gear on to stand in the garage ??
my biggest issue is keeping a finger on the clutch it is very hard to break that habbit. the other thing is when I try and keep a finger on the lever always contact my other fingers when I pull it in and can't stand that
The dirt bike Channel says not to use the clutch. It's a constant mesh transmission. Shifting without the clutch will not hurt it at all. Downshifting without the clutch might be a little hard on them. I only use the clutch to start off and to downshift. I almost always rev-match when I downshift.
Pardon my English I'm from Sweden.... ;-) in Sweden we in have a word called cross växling . I use clutch going down in gear , and just release throttle going up . .. but that's just me ;-)
that's fine when you are not racing-like on the gas... not the full 40-50 hp on the transmision
Do you guys know who this is? If he says do it you should do it, he was one of the best I think he knows what he’s talking about, and when your racing you tend to ride different then just out riding
I love stuff like this. I recently started getting back into riding. I just missed it so much. One of the things i noticed is there are just certain scenarios i upshift with out the clutch but i always make sure i let off the throttle entirely. But for the most part i used the clutch. Do you have any videos of arm pump ?
Videos on arm pump? 😂
@@FirstGendodgegarage yeah lol when you're riding for awhile especially over woops and you start feeling you forearms get weak/puffed up. its just called arm pump cuz it feels like you forearms are pumped up and stiff and you loose a bit of strength in your fingers as a result.
@@CarsnStuff I know what it is I’m laughing at your comment asking for them , eat your veggies and do some chin-ups you’ll be alright pal , your arms are just tired and need strength
You have Been very helpful man keep up the good vids
I keep the throttle wide open when up shifting and just flick clutch. is this cool like
I prefer upshift with the clutch so you can get an extra little pop of speed
Shifting with a 4 gear electric moto is similar. EBeast and Efox is a electic dirt bike with 4 gears and a manual clutch
#newrider question, sorry in advance.. On the upshift, is it clutch and shifter at the same time, then throttle ? or is it clutch, wait a beat, shift, wait a beat, then throttle ?!
You probably figured it out now but if not. You have to pull in your clutch shift up (clutch in) then while letting the clutch out slowly work the throttle the more you do you it you will get it.
Im pretty sure that im using theclutch on down shift road race habit..also dirt since the beginning...but star yamaha was working with haiden deagen an get him to practice doing clutch free motos....is that new theory...i know full throttle upshifts are no problem since my 1986 CR 250R two smoke....i just time my shifts an later just having a fresh clutch installed it shifts pinned wide open...back in the70s older guyswith not as good a trans as we have now used to hit the kill button as they shifted wide open....thats kinda like using ignition but japanese bikes dont need the clutch on upshifts just to keep the front wheel down...2 strokes i had holeshots down to leaning my head forward or my helmut back to maintain the front wheel at 4 inches off the ground i found the right place to sit an used only my head to break the back tireloose if the front came up....four strokes have 2 much traction i see them clamping the front down too far the rear suspension not loading at all its just a pretty rooster tail...
from one motovlogger to another... keep em comin
Gday..Mate i got a 2007 kxf 250..went on a 4 hr enduro ..im sorry to say your wrong ..my standing up position with booots on pegs needs shifter bout 50 mm (2 imch) higher than foot peg ..with shifter level with peg i did nothing but hit down shift when landing after jump and changing up gears with side sole of boot hiting shifter....riding in the aussie outback bush ..not a graded motocross track....you wont have a foot for long poking your toe down that low ..hence the modified shifter... .just saying ..this was discussed with ALOT of riders ..and they all had their shifter above foot peg level..some custom modifyimg ( which im planning to do ..) others bought after market longer shifters ..my boots are oneals ..very thick on toe ..bout 60 mm soul to top ..much thicker than your alpine 8's..just saying ..cheers
Goodonya cob
I have alpinestars and the two box is almost the same as your o'neals such a drag
I think you are riding flat-footed (hence the accidental shifting down after jumps) and that's your problem. Try riding at the balls of your feet, predict which gear you are going to be in for the next stretch and try to slip the clutch when you are slightly off the optimum gearing. Go over to Ryan Hughes channel for proper tips on MX riding.
God bless u
I always use the clutch
I have the exact same fox red racing shirt
Wife: oh you’ve got your gear on have a nice ride Dipshit: I’m going to stand in the garage
I have a size 14 or 15 shoe and i find it extremely hard to shift. Is it possible that i may need a longer shift lever if possible because even my friends bikes are easier to shift with longer levers
David Bicking whatever is easier for you
I have size 15 boots and all you got to do is ride at the balls of your feet and adjust the gear lever a bit over the height of the peg to be able to slide the boot underneath it. I ride a 500 EXC for dirt riding.
FIRST OFF!! Experienced upshifting can be done clutchless. Downshifting can be done clutchless too (as long as the rpm matches the speed.. If either shifting preference if not done the right way YES!! you can mess something up.. I only use the clutch when taking off from a complete stop or making a complete stop without going to neutral.. Experience dictates how or when you use it & since everyone & their mom rides diffent you'll get all kinds of answers as to when, how or IF you use it.
Of course it can be done, but there’s minimal if any time/speed benefit, and while clutchless shifting doesn’t immediately trash a transmission it does cause more wear than shifting with a clutch. I’ve only ever used clutchless shifting when I’ve had a mechanical breakdown
Learn control of your riding means knowing how to use your clutch,with brand new clutch plates yes u can shift with out using clutch but that's more if an advance technique working your way up to the pro level control means u can stop the bike as fast as u make it go and that means mastering the use of the clutch,I can tell u this the top pros are on their clutches,especially on a supercross tracks out doors u could probably get away with out it,loose soil,hard pack ....or wet muddy condition,don't use the clutch hope u enjoy laying on the ground..
Do you pull the clutch in all the way or just slightly?
Charlie Lano slightly
Charlie Lano test when it ingages and disengages then that's how far you gotta pull it in
totally disagree about using clutch for upshift. A very slight release "twitch" of the throttle unloads gearbox and enables a smooth effortless upshift & its a quicker shift then pulling and releasing clutch lever. It also gives more consistant power to rear wheel thus keeping bike balanced. Clutch should be used as a traction control device on corner exit and off starts.
Truth BeTold exactly its so much faster than using cluth
@@emmapringle1945 I find it faster to not let off the gas and just use clutch.
When should you shift up as in with the RPMs should they get close to reaching over RPM or during when it's going over the RPMs or what
When you feel like you should just shift better to be higher in gear then lower
I think thats true i may not pull it in all the way but i do pretend like im using the clutch u need to be on its in case...u needed it
How do you know ay what time to shift
So on a kx85, is it 1 down for 1st, when it’s in neutral?
qAmmo yes
Hi is there anyone that can show or tell me HOW do I adjust my gear shifter to be a bit lower because it's to high I wear a size us10 and the owner before me had size us12 so I need to adjust it BUT HOW PLEASE HELP!!!!
Idiots. Idiots everywhere learn how the sequential gearbox works and how to torque is transmitted through the gearbox and come tell me that i can't shift without clutch. Sequential gearbox was created in the 19th century and is still being used, designed to be used without clutch. I have rebuilt many gearboxes and i can safely say that shifting without clutch is not gonna wear it off.
Yeah, but neglecting to use the clutch on downshifts is going to lose you lap time. Clutchless shifting issues in mx arent about wear, theyre about what conveys power to the dirt best
What’s up with the engine and swing arm when he moves his foot, it like warps. 0:40
Probably digital stabilisation on the video dk
He broke the simulation 😳
When changing up gears snap the throttle off each time and when changing down blip the throttle.
haha thats because youare riding enduro and not motocross men
I just Stay in 4 gear or if i need to accelerate I go down then go up again
same I use my clutch no matter what.
tell me if im right, to put in first gear you hold the clutch an down shift once. then to change gear you up shift holding clutch. correct or incorrect?
+Charlotte Jewell Correct, you have to make sure you go far enough upwards that you go back through Neutral into 2nd
+codenamenel thanks great advice
Make sure when you downshift that you slow down because it locks the back wheel some times
+Jimbo Jones that just depends on the bike. mx bikes are made for that
This guy has forgotten more than most of us will ever know so what he says try it can’t be wrong
LMFAO
Clutches are so light nowadays that there’s really no reason not to always clutch shift...as someone who grew up riding big 70s Laverda triples and Ducati desmos with non-hydraulic clutch mechanisms I cannot understand why people don’t always use the lever. My DRZ400E clutch is a feather weight compared to old superbike clutches.
Because not using the clutch is faster on the track. And it doesn't hurt the bike at all.
This made me laugh 😂 thanks
Thanks for the video, very informative. Free Motocross Goggles #Islandridersatvmc
Has anyone here consulted the manufacturer on clutch use and whether using it or not using it causes damage ?
I bought brand new o neal boots n it has steel toe but i cant shift up just down and i have tried breaking them in can anyone help
Outside of more seat time, possibly look at moving your shift lever up one spline. This will give you a tad more room to get your toe under it.
to avoid any problems.. USE CLUTCH every shift wheter its up or down. that way you wont stall or miss any gear... thats all i thank you
these are sequential gearboxes, how come all of the shifter kart riders and racecar drivers, who also have sequential transmissions never really bother with the clutch unless they're starting from a stop?
I use it if I have time for it lol sometimes you just have to shift
I've been riding for 5 years and have always used the clutch while shifting down??????? Can someone explain to me a bit further why you don't need the clutch while down shifting? I ride a 125 2 stroke if that even matters.
i use it to i guess you should because of the ratio of the gears change when downshift and acts a a natural brake and puts alot of stress on the tranny
I have a 4-stroke 125, I have been riding since I was 10, I'm currently 15, I always use the clutch otherwise you can end up blowing the transmission/gear box,
Sure sure.. IN the old days, i had a 91' CR250. I don't used the clutch for shift. Never blowed up. Never! Never had a problem.. This thing is depend on manufacturing quality. For example Honda make better quality than other manuf. in the 90's. My friend had Suzuki, TM, Yamaha, etc.. but none was so good like Honda's.. I believe today the other companies make better quality. At least i hope..
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I do the Opposite! No Clutch Throttle Blip Upshift, Clutch Down Shift With Rev Matching Blip, It Seemed to Work, I Raced 2 Strokes Mainly! If you Downshift on a Road bike without Clutch it can Cause Compression Lockup & Skid the Rear! Or in the Wet you'll Probably Crash! I'll Stick to what works for me! But he's the Expert, Don't listen to me! 👍🍺
We all went to school but we all do what's tested and proven and make us happy lol
When Gary talks recommends using the clutch while upshifting is he just offering this recommendation to four stroke riders or is this something he's recommending across the board for both two stroke and four stroke racers?
I would have to think he is backwards on his shifting idea... clutchless upshifts are perfectly fine on these bikes because of the kind of transmission they have but you can get damage from clutchless downshifting...
It's across the board for both 2 and 4 strokes, especially 2 strokes. It takes more clutch, throttle and braking finesse to go fast on a 2 stroke.
Tj1056 Thats what I was thinking because way back when I was on a 65, clutchless downshifts (now that i think about it) felt horrible because the bike was slowing down by just stomping the shifter and not smoothly feathering the clutch.
What up all 👍😀
Could someone tell me what boots those are?!
Alpinestars Tech 8 (I believe)
Leyenda
i just started any tips
Don't crash.
0:18 More difficult
His help me on my dirt bike
So you should use the clutch when you shift up...I don't. I let off the throttle, should I still pull the clutch?
I guess its just because you wanna accelerate as fast as possible and that way you have to let off gas
+mikko mäkinen. I'm not a pro so I don't think it matters as much. XD😂
exactly my thoughts
I never used the clutch too, when i tried it, it felt much better i'd say try it
I never did when I first started ridding but I figured it out with the clutch and feels much better. Learn how to use it slowly and then it just gets easier and easier
Its hard for me because i slow down when i turn
by Robbie Krieger
I would never downshift without using my clutch. You can upshift without the clutch tho... This guy had it backwards imo
+XxKtm49xX i always use clutch because thats how i learned its a habbit
+XxKtm49xX sorry i'm new to dirt biking and not using the clutch when shifting up wouldn't it cause you to wheelie? or does only the clutch cause that to happen or how much gas you give it?
+oHerroPrease Exactly, you have to use clutch when downshifting otherwise you force it in, upshift doesnt need clutch, some bikes like my ktm 525 dont want clutch with upshifts at all.
+King Slayer dude it wont i pretty much only use my clutch on starts
+oHerroPrease no he isn't..he is right...