i've read many a thread on many a board on cluchless shifting.  there is a lot discussion. i only use the clutch when trying to shift smoothly.   

I think I'll get a Rekluse clutch and solve all my problems.

Quote from: Codger on April 07, 2006, 04:52:57 PM
I think I'll get a Rekluse clutch and solve all my problems.

What is this?  I'm too lazy to search the net right now

The sell it as and "automatic" clutch.  It is a high end centrifugal clutch.
I remember it on some off road racers, I didn't know that they had it for street bikes till now.
Centrifugals are typical on top fuel dragsters.

http://www.rekluse.com/

It would be tough to wheelie with one.

Quote from: MarkusN on April 07, 2006, 12:27:19 AM
Another hint: Riding in slow traffic in 2nd is usually much smoother. 1st is way too jerky. It's geared to accelerate fast, not to ride smooth.

2nd is tough to get going from a stop, though.  Like the engine is trying too hard.  I end up shifting down to 1st for a stoplight, then switching to 2nd when the traffic moves a little, then back to 1st again in a second or two when the traffic inevitably stops again.  Is it ok to leave in second at a dead stop?

My stock hates taking of from 2nd and if you don't give it a bagfull of revs will bog down and even stall on takeoff.

I meant riding in slow traffic. When you come to a full stop, yeah, it's 1st to take off again.

From the other bike I have riden in slow traffic (78 Honda CB750) 2nd is fine as long as you keep moving.

As for riding the cluch, sure its ment to ware but why help it along.