Re: Shifter Kit Installed By different technique I think he means starting it but he will have to elaborate. Because of the front freewheel you actually have to pedal to start it. You cannot bump start it by just getting the bike moving and dropping the clutch.
No clutch action is required to up-shift or down-shift. It actually won't work if you do. Just like when you are riding a bike normally you have to have the chain moving to shift. The only time I ever use the clutch is starting or stopping. If you are coming to a stop just shift in to first and then just before you stop pull in the clutch. Because of the rear freewheel you pretty much can up-shift or down-shift at anytime.
Rolling off and back on the throttle will make your shifts smooth. You don't have to but you will put a lot of stress on the drive, freewheels, cassettes and axles if you don't.
Last edited by Ghost0 : 08-11-2008 at 12:30 PM.
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