I keep hearing about folks "blipping the throttle" on downshifts....how exactly do you do this and Y? if I'm down shifting I give some clutch, downshift, then roll the throttle (if accelerating) or just give no throttle (if deccelerating).:confused:

when you blip the throttle you release pressure on the internal parts in the engine.. hence less worn parts.

it's like when you wheelie and shift while wheeling.. clutchless shifting should be done with a quick blip of the throttle.

So....swedie.....is all "blipping" clutchless????

or is downshifting and blipping done with clutch (quickly)

I would recommend you shift while blipping on the UPSHIFT only. I have been doing it for years & years, & have never had any sort of problems to any of my bikes. Watch going from 1st to 2nd tho. Give it a good whack when you blip bcuz you'll hit neutral & rev it out if you aren't careful. I wouldn't really recommend blip shifting (or "speed shifting" as I like to call it) on the downshift. Just too hard on all the parts & there is no real reason to downshift that fast.

blipping the throttle is when you open the throttle very quickly, just a enough to bump up the RPM's 1k or so. then you down shift. It makes a smoother transition from a higher gear to a lower one, Since going to a lower gear will increase the RPM's when downshifting anyway. this way, you already have the RPM's up when the lower gear is engaged.

this make it smoother,

this technique is highly recommend on the track too.........:boobies

Originally posted by Dank
blipping the throttle is when you open the throttle very quickly, just a enough to bump up the RPM's 1k or so. then you down shift. It makes a smoother transition from a higher gear to a lower one, Since going to a lower gear will increase the RPM's when downshifting anyway. this way, you already have the RPM's up when the lower gear is engaged.

this make it smoother,

this technique is highly recommend on the track too.........:boobies

Well said Dank, and blipping the throttle while downshifting also keeps the rear tire from locking up and sliding.............Blip Away:thumbup

Well put, couldnt have said it better myself. nicely done. Dont like that rear tire hop.

Or just buy a slipper clutch and ignore all the above posts :)

Originally posted by DriZay
I keep hearing about folks "blipping the throttle" on downshifts....how exactly do you do this and Y? if I'm down shifting I give some clutch, downshift, then roll the throttle (if accelerating) or just give no throttle (if deccelerating).:confused:

You can try practicing on your bike with the engine off. It will probable take some practice to get used to. Adjust your brake level span so that it's not too far (or it'll become sensitive and jerk the bike when you blip) or not too near (or you won't be able to brake enough).

You gotta try and blip the throttle while applying constant preassure to the brake. Thats when the practice comes in, coz you need some practice before you can do it smoothly.

Hope this helps, have fun!!!:jump

I have been practising this soley to stop the rear locking up at high rpm and slow the bike down whilst trying to apply constantly even pressure to the front brake i.e. slowing down safely going into corners in control of the bike,

P.S. I'm not finding it too easy either,

wot is opinion on using rear brake to control rear wheel action ?:eek:

Originally posted by nicky


wot is opinion on using rear brake to control rear wheel action ?:eek:

There are plenty of reasons to use the rear brake. Modulation is KEY!!!:

1. Drag the rear brake before appyling the front brake so the bike won't stoppie as fast and allows you to brake harder. The front brake, being stronger will eventually float the rear tire, so let go of the rear brake, unless you plan to back it in :)

2. Use it midcorner to tighten up your line. Easier to do on left hand corners. You might get your foot caught in right hand corners if you have a lot of lean angle.

3. When accelerating hard over a rise/crest, drag the rear brake slightly while giving it throttle. This will keep the bike from wheeling and loosing exit speed/drive due to the wheelie.

4. Coming to a stop light, with the rear locked up and the bike sideways is a sure way to leave an impression on the cagers around you :)