What’s your smooth shift technique

[Mallardmission]

It seems that I’m not that smooth shifting my 2012. I’d like to know if you have figured out how and have tips to share. Thanks in advance.

 

[Sierra1]

Practice, practice, and a little more practice. Remember you can adjust the clutch lever engagement point. May try "T" and/or "S". Also make sure your shifter linkage is clean and lubed.

 

[Mallardmission]

Seems that if I barely back off the throttle and slight pull on the clutch, it’s seems to help. 4000 revs is a sweet spot too

does the shaft drive contribute? Backlash perhaps

 

[Sierra1]

The number one reason is the fuel injection programing that Yamaha uses. "I", and some others, love it. It comes along with some pretty substantial engine braking which I also love. Most of the time, I don't even use the clutch for up-shifts. click the shifter as I back off the throttle. Back on the throttle smooth as silk. I usually do that between 3 & 4K rpm. Any higher rpms and I use the clutch.

Many on here do not like the throttle response. Some have had their ECUs reprogramed for a slower throttle response.

Rough shifting will produce the shaft backlash, but the backlash doesn't affect the shifting.

 

[yen_powell]

If you are changing up and want a totally smooth change:-

Put your toe under the gear lever and apply slight upward pressure
Shut the throttle
Only pull the clutch in about a quarter
The gear lever will go up and then you let the clutch lever back out

 

[fac191]

I only do it if riding quickly. No clutch, back off gear up.

 

[bimota]

fit a slipper clutch

 

[Sierra1]

I only do it if riding quickly. No clutch, back off gear up.

I'm the opposite. If I'm in a hurry, I use my clutch. I have to concentrate on shifting unless I use the clutch. In traffic, I just let my left and right hands do their thing while the brain watches out for the brainless.

 

[swakop_toe]

If you are changing up and want a totally smooth change:-

Put your toe under the gear lever and apply slight upward pressure
Shut the throttle
Only pull the clutch in about a quarter
The gear lever will go up and then you let the clutch lever back out

This.
It is like slipping it in, slowly.
It does not require practice, only commitment.
I must confess, I love the STen's finesse it requires.
And how she just soak it up when you thrash her.

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[Campion]

I keep my bike in the Tour setting, gives smoother shifting

 

[robp]

I do what Yen said. Make sure the shift pivot is lubricated.

 

[Sierra1]

Actually, the clutch pull isn't even needed doing it that way.

 

[~TABASCO~]

fit a slipper clutch

They have a real one for this bike ?