For You Clutchless Shifting Guys

[zed9]

Originally Posted by Axl

Also, if you just started and it's in the high idle mode roll the throttle forward and it'll lower the rpms to help shift into first with less clunk.

I set my cold idle around 1400 rpm.

[Smithy404]

Am I the only who likes that neutral to first clunk.
Maybe I rode 125ccs too long because it’s barely noticeable, always had to kick down again just to make sure it was in 1st.

The positive feedback of neutral to first on 600s and now the Z9 is actually one of my favourite things about riding a bigger bike aside from the other sensations a motorbike has to offer.

[Zaniac948]

I have to admit loving that visceral clunk  The first time I heard my Z running, after I took delivery, brought me some fond memories as the clutch rattle reminded me of my 71 500 triple.

[Smithy404]

Interesting you say this and do correct me if I’m mistaken, didn’t the 71 500 triple have a dry clutch? I’ve only ever ridden slippers and I’m Not so fond of dry clutches, especially those on Ducatis which tend to make £20K+ machines sound like a bag of spanners.

The Z certainly has some distinct sounds but I’ve never heard a rattle from mine.

[zed9]

 The Ducatistas love the sound of their dry clutch rattle. I find it highly annoying.

[Smithy404]

Way to spoil the sound of a mighty sounding thunderous V4, throw a dry clutch on it and make it sound broken straight from the factory.


I love all motorbike engines but the inline 4 cylinder is the one I’d pick every time.

[MZ900]

while some are being scared by watching all these videos, im still enjoying my quickshifter rides 

[Zaniac948]

Originally Posted by Smithy404

Interesting you say this and do correct me if I’m mistaken, didn’t the 71 500 triple have a dry clutch? I’ve only ever ridden slippers and I’m Not so fond of dry clutches, especially those on Ducatis which tend to make £20K+ machines sound like a bag of spanners.

The Z certainly has some distinct sounds but I’ve never heard a rattle from mine.

It had a wet clutch/transmission unit. Did any of the bikes from that era have dry clutches other than Harley?

[Zed62]

That first gear clunk means that I am beginning a ride!  I love working on making shifts as smooth as possible.  Very satisfying .

[zed9]

Originally Posted by Zed62

That first gear clunk means that I am beginning a ride!  I love working on making shifts as smooth as possible.  Very satisfying .

If your bike clunks going from neutral to first, that’s the dogs engaging the next gear. To eliminate this or to reduce this, you can  pedal your bike forward slightly then tap first. The clunk will be gone.