How To Shift On A Dirt Bike The Right Way

Do you use a clutch to shift a dirt bike? Ever wondered how to shift on a dirt bike the right way? Shifting with a Clutch or without a clutch, here you will find 4 different ways to shift your dirt bike so you can chose which one suits you better.
1. Let off the throttle, clutch in, change gear
2. Stay on the throttle, don't let off, clutch in, change gear.
3. Let off the throttle, change gear (without using clutch)
4. Full throttle, near the limiter change gear (without clutch)
These are the 4 different ways you can change gear on your dirt bike. None of which will damage your transmission / gears.
Leave a comment below and let me know if you use a clutch to shift on your dirt bike or not.
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[@MidWestMX]

*SPIT YOUR DUMMY OUT HERE* 👇👇👇👇

[@rhys9191]

Hey im getting a crf140 honda and im sure using the 3 step can break your bike so many people said it will

[@MidWestMX]

Rhys Frauenfelder just do whatever suits you. Using the clutch is safer for sure, you can’t go wrong 👍

[@adamhepworth6366]

I've never had any problem changing gears the same way you do @midwest mx

[@The_IT_Dude_]

You can shift a car without using the clutch, but you'll have to match the revs during the shift perfectly. I've done it but do not recommend it.

[@adamhepworth6366]

@@The_IT_Dude_ i wouldn't recommend doing it on a car either to be fair

[@rtmotovlogs7235]

I personally like to take off my transmission cover and manually change gears

[@thecuhwiththefastertroka4582]

Well tbh have y’all ever use your finger as the gear?

[@calebmartin2457]

I use my fingers as shifting forks

[@liamfisketjon7365]

Ryan9124 I just get a cable and pull on it

[@ashwilliams4121]

😹

[@Ventshots]

use a ziptie

[@Mainborain1039]

I use the kill switch to change gears for fun sometimes

[@billybull7419]

what

[@haydenwilliams2771]

I never thought of that I'm deffenitly gonna try it

[@triggahhappygaming1644]

How exactly, I want to try it

[@oliverkeeley4125]

Elijah Borain please explain how you do that

[@danielbjors8460]

@@oliverkeeley4125 press the killswitch just before u shift up while not letting of the throttle . Works the same way a quickshifter on a sportsbike does

[@BradyTara7]

2:04 Things you can say about your Dirtbike but not your girlfriend

[@andrewmasullo2978]

BradyTara7 😭😭😂😂😂

[@griffdon8679]

I could say the same about my exes face lol

[@proussos1]

Hahahahaha

[@minecrafttime-lapse3851]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Harryliky56]

😂😂

[@iiraiyen]

i dont shift at all, makes it easier to shift tbh

[@Neophobical]

lmao man hahahah

[@excelicvizion8903]

STEEZDA 1 hahaha

[@ethanh1268]

no one: alta riders:

[@Jerrr-iu6jh]

My man with the 50cc😂

[@MrFadinox]

Damn you scooter drivers ;)

[@jasonricketts1009]

I use the kick start to shift my bike. It reverses the polarity on the dogs in the transition causing it to switch gears depending on the direction you move the kick start. After figuring out this method I deleted the handlebars and the carburetor which caused my bike to loose 69lbs. Planning on deleting the front wheel because no one uses that anyways. Also a monster energy sticker helps the tranny shift .0420 milliseconds faster when using the kick method.

[@cj2619]

Don’t go telling people the pros tips

[@dirtbikewrecker4475]

🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆 it’s probably 69% faster. You must have a 98cr250. Do you drink PBR!!!!!lol

[@cj2619]

Shixty niiine POINT nine

[@dirtbikewrecker4475]

After you delete the front tire make sure you trim the fenders and I always put a weep hole in the gas tank(so it doesn’t fill up with water)

[@jasonricketts1009]

@Jon Eagle That’s a good idea never thought of the weep hole. I’m going to cut a hole in the gas tank to hold my beer when I’m riding so I’ll need a weep hole to drain the spilled beer.

[@TheExergamer]

I took my chain off to smooth out changes, works a treat and buttery smooth

[@deathrodamus9608]

No more jerk after shifting.

[@187onyamomma]

Sometimes i reach down and grab my shifter with my hand and shift

[@187onyamomma]

No joke i literally broke my foot lever on my harley and had to shift with my hand. It happens if you lay it down on the left side.

[@chrissuggs8521]

😂😂😂 goon style

[@andymma6286]

😂😂

[@excelicvizion8903]

187onyamomma the fuück

[@Ralleballe71]

Haha wtf

[@axume9427]

Him: *pulls clutch in while throttling, goes normally* Me on a 450: *pulls clutch in while throttling, bike flips*

[@blacktikitaka]

Axume either this went over my head because if u Kent this seriously it’s probably Bc your going like 2 miles an hour when u try it.

[@yallknowd6415]

Facts

[@alexbozanich6477]

It's how you do wheelies that's why

[@ryt2331]

😂😂😂😂

[@sixty9oz1]

666 likes

[@PhilTheThrill]

I always use the clutch when down shifting. I use the clutch on mondays and tuesdays. And on fridays I only shift up at 7,000rpm or whenever it gets maxed out.

[@MidWestMX]

Haha love it

[@mtbridingog9083]

Why Phil 🤦

[@babisyou]

whats the point of using clutch when down shifting? bike has no power going when you braking and lowering gear. lol are all those comments troll? damn

[@moorshound3243]

your a Ducati rider then!

[@huntercoons9555]

Sending it are ya?

[@taytin4715]

I shift with front brake going full speed downhill😎

[@lntegrate]

I shift out of my seat to face palm after reading this comment

[@evandavis1297]

Wow. So funny.

[@taytin4715]

@@evandavis1297 ik. Fucking hilarious m8

[@lntegrate]

@@evandavis1297 yes

[@ltopikl969]

Sounds VERY safe.

[@pineapplepissant]

I don’t use clutch, throttle, brakes ect ect... I just stand up on the seat and go

[@schoorinna3320]

Works perfectly with your profile picture

[@TiboSG]

Lowkey this is the best comment bruv

[@loudpackshawty5849]

Yeah stand up on the seat and go...🤣NOWHERE

[@TiboSG]

Loudpack Shawty its funny cos of his picture bruv you fucked the whole thing

[@flyintacosnake2079]

I haven’t gotten that good yet

[@Chris-mt6dz]

This was patched in version 1.02

[@tonyiy7223]

Underrated comment

[@Ninfreddo]

Tony Iy true

[@kmewborn360]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@mattdo9618]

fuck bro is there a new way to shift

[@killergreek55]

Stop comparing everything to video games its pathetic

[@dodsss]

the whole comment section are shifting experts

[@jonikyro1168]

Dods the comment above you is about shifting with your mind

[@peterdavis9837]

Whenever I take off I put my bike in neutral and bang on the rev limiter for about 5 seconds then just put it in gear with no clutch

[@burrellloren]

And Peter just proved the point that you now NEVER need a clutch at all! Bravo.

[@slabdaddy4209]

Peter Davis,this Technique Works best on pavement!!😂

[@jordan6622]

No you can't do that there's only a small window . That's what he said!!🤪

[@friedhippo20]

@@jordan6622 but he said when he starts in neutral

[@NewStatements]

LOL I don’t know why, but I’m laughing so hard 😂😂😂

[@lakeshow8102]

I run transmission fluid in my gas tank with no clutch! Never had a problem shifting!

[@1SparkyBoy]

Instructions unclear I got my foot caught on the front brake lever

[@gjftwplays6232]

Sometimes I will just pour some water into my intake to downshift easier.

[@greigmckechniesmith4958]

Helps the rear shock too

[@CrazyWhiteVanDriver]

water has highly velocity than air anyways (y)

[@SD-ir1vf]

I use beer the bike likes it better

[@xxtrapzyouxx72]

GJFTW PLAYS Why Dont You Uplaod Any More Videos I Subbed To You

[@REM44MAG]

real men use sand

[@pinussylvestris]

I have no clutch or gearbox at all, saves plenty of Weight. I have welded a bunch of rear sprockets together like shimano bike gears on my rear wheel. Allways full throttle, just an on/off kill switch.

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

Pinus Sylvestris nailed it

[@xxjamaldagoatxx8731]

I have no bike at all all I have is a throttle tube, kick starter, and seat. It really saves weight.

[@narkomaracc]

@@xxjamaldagoatxx8731 i just have a wheel, i balance on it and roll around it saves weight

[@marylouricard3364]

@@narkomaracc you won lol

[@user-tp3vw6uz7s]

@@narkomaracc pfft I use the bearings

[@samuelclark2434]

You can clutchless shift a car, you just have to know the right rpm it's different for every vehicle

[@calumkz]

Samuel Clark you can but without a dog box it would damage it slightly if you do it all the time in a normal car. whereas on a bike it causes no damage at all so you can do it all the time

[@anty5134]

Samuel Clark actually you can’t do it with every car. It has nothing to do with the rpm. If you have a car with a synchronized transmission than you don’t have to have a clutch

[@sethaustin6965]

Yea you can and it's called floating gears in the USA and over here most of your big rigs drivers do it

[@ethanweader270]

Yea I drive a Nissan Frontier manual transmission and I float gears sometimes

[@aaronlocke6294]

Can be done with any manual transmission if you have half a clue...

[@Iceaxehikes]

England has such tiny roads. It is very cool. I expect to see hobbits farming the fields.

[@DevinJuularValentine]

Not fun at night with locals going 60 in their 4x4s! These roads you have to think "tractor or bus could be around the corner" the amount of times I've been a bit cautious and exactly what I expected was around the corner. They're fun roads but you keep your wits about you or it's over

[@Iceaxehikes]

@@DevinJuularValentine seeing your roads is inteteresting. Over here in Wyoming, our ATV trails are the same size. It is just a completely different approach. But even the smallest country road for street vehicle traffic is 2 lanes. It is scary as shit watching your videos barreling down those tiny single lane roads where something could pull out of a gap in the hedgerow at any second. Nerves of steel.

[@bandit3030]

You will get stabbed by chavs while looking for them

[@ieuank87]

That's Wales mate. Where I'm from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Iceaxehikes]

@@ieuank87 your Welch then. Y'all make great grape juice! Thanks!

[@DaftDucktool]

I’m going to attempt to clean up the comment section a bit, wish me luck. Okay so everyone is entitled to their own opinions but let’s think about a few things for a minute. First, automotive transmissions and motorcycle transmissions are completely different. Automotive manual transmissions use a synchromesh transmission. What this means is that between each gear, there are synchros. Their job is to match gear speeds on the input and output shafts. After the invention of synchromesh transmissions, “double clutching” became a thing of the past, however I will mention this later as it is an important footnote. Also, we have to remember that automotive transmissions use helical cut gear whereas motorcycles use spur cut gears. This is because helical cut gears are much, MUCH quieter than spur gears. Grandma wouldn’t be too pleased to drive her Honda to church while the gearbox is whining like opera singer. So how are motorcycle transmissions different? Well I mentioned the gears already but first off, and most importantly, they are NOT synchromesh transmissions. They are dog cut transmissions. This is means when you shift a motorcycle, the gears on the input and output shaft mesh together with interference, NOT friction. This in itself eliminates the need for a clutch while shifting. The whole point of using a clutch while shifting a synchromesh transmission is allow the input shaft to slow down briefly enough to allow the synchro to match the speed of the input shaft gear to the selected output shaft gear since the ratios are different and thus, the speeds are different. Dog cut transmissions use interference so they are not dependent on friction matching the rotational speed but most importantly, the clutch in motorcycle is NOT USED TO CONTROL TORQUE. Last but not least, a motorcycle transmission is a true sequential transmission. Yes, the same sequential transmission that your favorite F1 racers and rally drivers have in their cars. What does this mean? It means you cannot skip gears. You must shift in sequential order. 1 2 3 4 5. You can’t ever skip a gear and go directly from 2nd to 4th for example. You must shift into 3rd before getting to 4th. This is for the sake of compactness and simplicity. Your typical h-pattern shifter would be a nightmare on a bike, I think we can all agree on that. So let me ask you this: Do F1 drivers or rally drivers push in the clutch to shift? No. What happens when they shift? The engine’s computer momentarily cuts fuel so there is no load on the pistons. No load on the pistons, no load on the crankshaft. No load on the crankshaft, no load on the input shaft. No load on the input shaft, no load on the transmission. Ergo?? NO NEED FOR THE CLUTCH BECAUSE THE CLUTCH DOES NOT NEED TO CONTROL THE TORQUE OF THE ENGINE. NO LOAD ON THE ENGINE, NO TORQUE OUTPUT. Just as you stated, letting off the throttle and shifting does the same exact thing as pulling in the clutch. You are not loading the transmission when you do so! So how are automotive and motorcycle transmissions similar? Well they are both constant mesh actually but that’s where the similarities stop. Remember the double clutching I mentioned earlier? Well when synchros came along, people were still double clutching even though they didn’t need to be. They were just used to it. When people transitioned to manual cars to motorcycles, they were used to using the clutch so it sticks in their head that the use of the clutch is necessary. That’s it! That’s where the whole concept comes from! There is no evidence suggesting that not using the clutch to shift a motorcycle is worse for the bike and that you should always use the clutch. Any wear to the transmission or gears is because they are big bits of metal always rubbing against each other, not because a rider doesn’t use the clutch. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Engineers designed these transmissions to be shifted without the clutch. Period. If you think you know better than engineers, by all means, tell me why you should use the clutch while shifting and why you think clutchless shifting is bad for a transmission that was designed for it. That wraps up my lecture and I hope enough of you had the patience to read through this and gain some knowledge in the meantime. Now go out there and shift without the clutch! I promise you won’t ever look back.

[@MidWestMX]

Can we all get a round of applause for this man ☝️ I suggest everyone give this a read. Thanks buddy 🤟

[@DaftDucktool]

MidWest MX No problem man! Here to help! And you gained my sub as well 🤟

[@kevinsullivan2912]

So you're saying that cutting the throttle or ignition completely removes the torque from the transmission when you shift?? You're as oblivious as the rest of em... even if you cut the ignition, you still need to slow the speed of the engine to match the speed of the output shaft and wheel, cutting the ignition does not cause the engine to magically slow down or speed up to match the new gear, the only way to truly reduce the torque on the transmission is to separate the transmission from the engine.....THE CLUTCH!

[@101IplayWOW]

@@kevinsullivan2912 think of it as if you're lifting weights. When you lift you're applying force(torque) against the weight, but as you lowered the weight to set it down you no longer apply force. These transmissions use a wet clutch as well, which allows it to slip. So one could argue that the transmissions were built to drop the clutch, so even if the clutch wasn't used it would take a lot of force to damage the trans.

[@DaftDucktool]

kevin sullivan Nope. Wrong. Synchros in an automotive transmission do the job of matching the speeds of the input and output shaft. Since there are no synchros in a motorcycle transmission, guess what does that job? Nothing! The dog gears use INTERFERENCE to match the speed, not FRICTION. There is no need to “disconnect” the engine from the transmission for the dog gears because of this. Try this for me. In a car, let off the throttle and try to shift without the clutch. It’s damn near impossible. Now do it in a bike and tell me what happens? Why can’t you shift without the clutch in a car but in a bike? One word. Friction. The clutch is redundant while shifting on a sequential dog box transmission because it doesn’t rely on a clutch to transfer torque to the transmission. I think it’s you who is oblivious man.

[@joshclements4869]

You must be a pro ? At ordering ring sets and gaskets 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ryan-fy3ww]

I paraphrased your comment

[@Bertoo723]

Fr

[@r.i.petika9109]

Underrated comment

[@lordofthesuperchargedgiraffes]

I never use my clutch to shift up but have always used it to shift down. Now i will give it a try downshifting without it. Never ever broke a gearbox in doing so either! Cheers buddy

[@MidWestMX]

Neil Ellis I forgot to mention back then that you should blip the throttle when downshifting to take the pressure off. Rev matching is what it’s called. Watch part 2 I explain it better

[@PazLeBon]

hes right, theres a little window. I peeked inside and was tiny little sofa and a t.v. im bit annoyed if they are not offering me a donation towards their power consumption

[@plague1313]

I've used method number 3 for the past 15 years on the same bike, no clutch shifting. Still runs like a champ.

[@yz2508]

" I dont always use the clutch.... But when I do, I prefer the left hand..."

[@ollysfishing4231]

I prefer to use my cock

[@FuZe.]

Olly's Family Adventures that’s not so family friendly

[@arrinichols4664]

I rebuild the top end on my bike when I wanna shift, very efficient.

[@TheJoint90]

Usually when I want to shift gears I watch this video first

[@mxice3174]

3 stroke gang ✊💨💨✊💨💨

[@Jouke02]

I have a 6 stroke dirt bike

[@anonymousranter2583]

@@Jouke02 so, intake, compression, intake, compression, combustion, exhaust?

[@Jouke02]

@@anonymousranter2583 yup

[@nun6996]

nah its all about that 1 stroke... nothing revs higher

[@TheBmxracer24]

My 0 stroke is superior.

[@bradenkuehl2033]

I like switching it up, I use the clutch sometimes and sometimes I don’t it’s just kinda whatever mood I’m in😂. Your channel is getting pretty popular man good luck with it!!!

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah a lot of people do it randomly. Whatever works for you buddy. Just letting people know it won’t damage your gearbox when you don’t use the clutch if you do it correctly. Thanks man. Appreciate it

[@MurderVetteZ]

Braden Kuehl I do all 4 of these for certain applications lol, or when I’m in the mood

[@konnerobe3112]

This whole ass comments section is funny asf 😂

[@DonGH297]

Thanks for the informative video mate. I think i'm gonna do clutchless up shifts when it's hard to use the clutch..for example on a very bumpy section... I want to use the clutch with downshifts for sure just to be safe. Can't wait to get back to Mx after 13 years!

[@DonGH297]

@Judge Greg Mathis All good here man, and still riding. Shifting is going way better now. How about you, do you ride?

[@MrHotstepper89]

Half the time I don’t even use the clutch haha Helpful video for people starting off

[@MidWestMX]

Ye no need for clutch unless you’re hitting those bad boy hill climbs

[@noahp9143]

I don’t care what you say about using the clutch or not but no clutch is a nice way to fuck up you gearbox

[@thibo2107]

No its not rhey have straigt kut gears

[@noahp9143]

FIB do you understand what I DON’T CARE means???

[@thibo2107]

Yeah but you stupid and fucking up your clutch

[@116fletch]

I keep trying the clutch on my sick powerbanded PW50 but it just skids

[@jonthelamb4549]

116fletch it took to long for me to get this one lol

[@jakubczelusniak1494]

Got it in the end. Good one😂

[@ryansydedoran5842]

Best coment I seen in a bloody long time nice one hahaha

[@116fletch]

Your welcome fellow clutch jockeys 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@outlaw3440]

😭😂👌

[@R.C.E.MutationsUK]

This video is very educational. I’ve been riding 18months and was told to always use my clutch going up in gears but I don’t have to coming down. I will be trying a few of these to see if it improves my lap times. Thanks.

[@jeremycandoit9400]

I was just riding today and realized you dont need the clutch to shift gears but i didnt know if it was bad for the bike. Thanks for the clear-up!!👍

[@jbleezy-lx3fr]

It is terrible for the bike

[@carloswhitehead9678]

Front wheel is faster than the rear wheel also I take my wheels off when I ride makes it more aerodynamic

[@Thesaint2k13]

i use the 3rd method also , only use the clutch when setting off in 1st then just release throttle and change gear. thats how i was taught , good video :) never knew about 4th method

[@MF-yw7vl]

Finally I find a video that agrees with my method of riding my motorcycle everyone always told me that it was going to mess up my bike here I run into your video and you're confirming what I've been doing all the time thank you very much sir 😎👍🏁🏍️

[@gordonstewart5210]

Actually shifting techniques 3 and 4 are how I was taught to shift a dump truck! And the guy I bought my bike from actually started to seize the plates from clutch shifting, Fixed it by riding the right way! Thanks for the video, cheers!

[@MrDob2009]

I stay in neutral so i don't have to use my clutch !!!

[@mxrider2strokebraaap54]

Great video! 🤙I’m glad you know that it’s not bad for the transmission to shift without a clutch(without load), because it’s so annoying when people say it’s bad when they don’t know where they’re talking about. I still like to used the clutch on the pit bike, just because I’m used to that I guess😆

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah people have been arguing about it for years but its a fact that it does not damage your gearbox. These transmissions were specially created for that reason.

[@liamdanard4393]

@@MidWestMX 75% of the time its does

[@seanperks2702]

It does wear the dogs in the gearbox faster. It's a simple fact. Ever taken a gearbox apart from a road bike with thousands of miles on? A mate of mine had a gearbox fail after 5,000 miles because he used to clutch less shift all the time...

[@aarondowers325]

Thank-you for putting videos like this together. I bought by first dirt bike weeks ago and this is a great help!!! Really appreciate it

[@godboa3340]

I Been riding dirt bikes my hole life and I sometime don’t use the clutch when I change down a gear but now that I know all of this it helped me learn more thank u man

[@ethanpeele1621]

Wow you sound like a dumbass

[@bruhbruh3829]

@@ethanpeele1621 wow you sound like an asshole

[@stevebussard]

LMAO! This comment section is great! The debate will never end. But the information in this video is accurate. 2 stroke or 4 stroke, dirt bike or sport bike, there is no difference in transmission design. Clutchless shifting is how these transmissions were designed to be run. The engine is the key concern between 2 and 4 strokes, as engine breaking is about the worst thing you can do with a 2 stroke. Also, a 2 stroke offers basically no engine breaking during deceleration anyway. So for sure, when decelerating on a 2 stroke, pull the clutch in! I've had sport bikes, dirt bikes (2t and 4t), and shifter karts. Other than taking off from a dead start (which is what the clutch is intended for), I basically never use the clutch. 21,000 miles of clutchless, redline shifting on my R6, I had to replace a shift fork, with no damage to the gears. I've ridden for 28 years, and have only had to replace a $7 shift fork, and that was because I forced it into 2nd, without bliping the throttle. For the guys saying shifting without a clutch is hard on your clutch disks, you need to change your transmission fluid more regularly. It's contaminants that are tearing up your clutch, not the fact that you aren't using it.

[@MidWestMX]

So nice to see someone on here talking sense! Although checking these crazy comments daily is a favourite thing of mine to do :)

[@jonelleman7150]

People already know everything so it's hard to teach someone that already knows everything anything lol

[@jukas8085]

Sorry your wrong a two stroke has enginebreaking i mean Not Bad enginbraking but ive never ridden a Four stroke

[@stevebussard]

@@jukas8085 if you've never ridden a 4 stroke, then you have no idea what you're talking about. Comparatively, a 2 stroke has almost no engine brakeing capability. But again, the reason you don't want to engine brake a 2 stroke, has nothing to do with its ability to slow you down. It's because when you're not on the throttle, the oil getting to the engine is greatly reduced, and you risk blowing your engine. Before you tell people they're wrong, you should educate yourself on all sides of the topic, or you end up looking like a fool.

[@Martin-ij9md]

Can i change gears on 2 stroke moped without cluch? (Tomos apn6)

[@hybridamericandude3575]

Been shifting without a clutch for many many years without any problems on several types of bikes and ATV's. I can tell you that when milliseconds count, when properly done the clutch is not necessary. Once that bike is rolling all you need to do is manipulate the transmission load with the throttle and shift. The clutch is not useless. It is especially useful for specific needs that are too many to list. Shifting is a very basic principle and if someone doesn't get it, then you need more riding experience. Great explanations of the various techniques in this video! There is way too much controversy around this subject because of the various riding styles. Pick the techniques that work for you and your style and shut up already.

[@connor3288]

I have a sport quad and clutchless upshift. Have tried clutchless downshifts but i find with a thumb throttle its hard to blip when braking and when on bumpy terrain, so i will pull in clutch when braking or downshifting. Planning on getting a twist throttle. Thoughts on clutch vs clutchless downshift on atv? How about atv twist throttle? Desert guys run em. Its a predator 500 TLD. For controls already changed front and rear masters for better ergos and power, front trx450r and rear 300ex.

[@ahmedmoustafa6424]

I really want more videos like, just you riding on a road or on a non-bumpy surface. It's so enjoyable to watch!

[@jonikyro1168]

My dad once put the throttle to the rear brake so when he pressed down on his leg it would accelerate

[@emerykosin9845]

MINI_GAMES YT what?

[@jonikyro1168]

Emery Kosin throttle on the rear brake

[@emerykosin9845]

MINI_GAMES YT that’s crazy how did he do it?

[@jonikyro1168]

Emery Kosin not sure how but his bike was so old that brake had a wire

[@chrissavage9349]

What lmfao that's like the smartest dumbest thing I have heard ima try it

[@TicoTimeCR]

"These bikes, they're made to take abuse." Five seconds later: "You don't want to be fully loaded, because it's not good for the transmission." @4:30 Seriously though it seems like you're implying that shifting this way is abuse.

[@chancemarquez7524]

It's really hard to shift when you are putting power on. The shift lever will not shift when under power it is locked in unless the clutch is pulled in...

[@trentpiersall.668]

He's saying there's a small window to shift without the clutch at a high RPM safely, I do it all the time. But he's also saying that if you try to shift to early without the clutch while giving it gas it's not the best thing to do...

[@lenny0347]

🤣🤣🤣

[@crimsonMX]

1. proper way to shift 2. will eat up your clutch discs 3. will also eat up your clutch but 2x faster 4. will destroy your piston, the reason pros use it on pro motocross races is because after a race, everything is checked on the bike. that's why there are 2 races (example MXGP) 2. and 3. do bigger damage on 2 strokes but with 4 strokes its a bit less effective but it will destroy it, but slower

[@connorallen5150]

How is 3 going to eat your clutch when you're not even using it

[@MidWestMX]

☝️ What he said

[@crimsonMX]

@@connorallen5150 there are two discs with teeth on them. If you pull the clutch in you're separating the two discs. One of the discs are spinning based on how much throttle you pull. And if you suddenly let go of the clutch when youre starting then you'll stall the bike. Thats the sudden touch of the two discs. Same thing happens when youre going at higher speeds. With time those teeth on the discs will probably break off,erode or just completely destroy the discs.

[@MidWestMX]

@@crimsonMX It would take hundreds and hundreds of hours for that to even happen. The big word in your last comment was probably! I've done my research, spoken to the actual manufacturers on this issue and it's a fact! These bikes will not break due to not using the clutch. Just informing you. The only reason I stand by this issue is I have like I said spoken to real people building these transmissions.

[@crimsonMX]

I accept that. When i bought my yz 125 i did the whole "no clutch" thing and in just a month it destroyed it for me. What was interesting that the bike was fac-new.

[@kennyhallmark4171]

I always chang it up depending on what I'm doing but it's nice to know that I'm doing it right every way you showed how too. Thank you.

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

be interesting doing a gearbox teardown of a clutchless shifted box vs one that's been treated nicely with clutch use

[@kinglouis6974]

Mountain Bear outdoors Lol your definitely a yank using the word....tear down, even though you guys speak English you talk American 😂

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

@@kinglouis6974 guess again mate I'm british

[@frankw8315]

@@mountainbearoutdoors u told him so he don’t need to “geuss again”

[@epavakaa]

How To shift a dirtbike the right way? : *use clutch*

[@frankw8315]

Correct !

[@cheetahgaming3642]

I swear so many people know literally nothing about transmissions... it is a SEQUENTIAL TRANSMISSION if you don't know what that is, look it up its the same style of transmission used in racecars, not using the clutch will not damage any components at all as long as theres no load on the transmission (by letting of the accelerator) it is completely down to personal preference, i use the clutch on 4 strokes and I rev match downshift but on 2 strokes i just click up and click down. Too hard with there powerband it is what the transmission is DESIGNED to do, it will not hurt the engines, gaskets, rings, clutch, zip, nope, nada, nothing at all even powershifting will not hurt a bike 99% of the time like a car, in race conditions on a dirt bike it will almost all the time wheelspin with a powershift, not causing any harm to the clutch, using the built in limiter will bring the revs down perfectly if you time it correctly, and most the time with as quick a shift you should be shifting the revs will not even go up too much as to where it should be with such short gearing thats on bikes Motorbikes are in no way similar to cars especially the transmissions. please just stop talking about stuff you have no clue about, maybe you belong in the quadbike community instead??

[@mondobananas1832]

Well make a video about it then if you’re so dedicated to your knowledge of shifting and transmissions. Already subscribed so I’m waiting.

[@sodastunts2820]

To be fair, the 2011 KX250f does NOT have a sequential gearbox, similar to some other bikes that are made.

[@TiboSG]

First time i heard about this was from JaketheGardenSnake... years n years ago he made a vid on it, on his 450... i know what sequential box is n that so it made sense to me... these ppl laughin at the guy i think theyre dumb really.... theyre about savin the ting when all they do is swap a new engine every month or so... all them probably get every single bike, part, gear, anythin from their parents bruv.... peak

[@tylerhubbell6410]

If you have the money like those racers do of course it doesn't matter if you use the clutch or not they replace everything quite often to keep up with the competition.Imagine driving or riding the bike with the most wear and tear while everyone else has new stuff every race do you think you will have the most odds of winning.....no most likely not.I guarantee every 10 to 20 year old bike that gets raced and still has everything from the past 5 races you can find alot of shavings in crankcase fluid.

[@Jope1899]

Wait, quadbike community? Isn't it the same but with 2 wheels more and the possibility to navigate through 2 feet of mud? Quads can also shift without clutch bro, maybe you belong to kart community

[@dirtbikedude-cb6ji]

Its weird looking back on this old video when i was trying to get an idea of how to ride a bike i am now the proud owner of a ktm 200xcw dont stop pumping out videos they really do influence people in amazing ways just like it did me 🙌

[@curtisslasserre921]

Newer rider with about 2 months experience. Yamaha r6 and some dirt bikes my little bro and I recently bought. We use the clutch every time when shifting up and down. Going to try out method 3 soon! Also, beautiful scenery! Keep the vlogs coming 👍🏼

[@oscar_bru8455]

a tip. ik its late now, but apply a little pressure on the gearlever when the transmission is loaded and it should automatically pop into gear when it gets unloaded.

[@tyson5037]

I was riding a race when suddenly my clutch broke, So i just improvised and rode the race out with just letting the gas go and shift. And since then I’m using this techniek.

[@JustAnOrdinarySimmer]

Been doing MX for 14 years and I always use the clutch just because it's a habit. It doesn't exactly take a million seconds longer to flick the clutch during a gear change whether it's up or down. To be honest there are people I know that are throwned upon in disgust because they don't use the clutch and from my experience, those that don't use the clutch do go through more transmissions than those that do. Believe me or call me a liar it's up to you but 14 years mx experience with an extra 5 years riding on road experience not one credible person has advised me to not use the clutch.

[@wyattbozarth54]

Exactlyyy, I feel like only the experienced people know how to short shift with the clutch properly. I do it out of habit as well. I’ve been riding for 16 years myself...

[@SOLDOZER]

Why do shifter karts (they use CR125 engines) NOT use the clutch? Nobody does. None, zero, nada.......

[@wyattbozarth54]

@@SOLDOZER I’ve rode/raced motocross for 16 years. I race 450B and 250B at 265lbs. I 90% of the time use the clutch and never have had an issue. I short shift so I don’t let off and I’ll quickly grab the clutch and shift up but I ALWAYS use the clutch to downshift. If you want to see me ride, I have a video posted on my channel (just skip to 0:50 if you watch it) or you can see my IG @wyattbozarth17 It’s the way I’ve rode my entire life and I have never once had a tranny issue or had to replace my clutch plates. And for the record, I would rather take the risk of burning my clutch plates than destroying my tranny.

[@talvinderjit1]

Hot Pockets maybe different transmission 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@SOLDOZER]

@@talvinderjit1 Nope. They use 1999 and 2001 Honda CR125 engines. All the internals are standard Honda CR125 parts. Only thing different is the power valve ports on the cylinder are plugged and the engine has no power valve assembly.

[@motomedic546]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is the greatest video ever! People think I am crazy because I use number 4 when shifting. Like you said in the video I to have never had any transmission problems! People don’t realize it’s not like a car transmission. Man I’m just happy I found this video. Thanks again!

[@Isaiahstetson]

Mate your not wasting 5 minutes and 58 seconds on my day. You are actually making more exciting because I like to here what you have to say and how to properly do something.

[@nick3718]

Am I the only one who’s always been taught to pull the clutch when shifting down?

[@bradpaterson193]

yeah when shifting down you should let off throttle and use clutch

[@AlexSEnduroItalia]

Like bro ! I use almost always use the clutch to change gears 💪✊️😃

[@michaelkelley1113]

I still use my clutch but thank you for telling me different ways to shift gear

[@fullyrc8555]

Awesome thanks for the info! I normally change gears by putting my finger in the end of the exhaust and swerl it around while at full revs.

[@a.dudeman7715]

Cool way to describe everything, my friend! But, for your information, you *can* shift a manual car without using the clutch, so long as your synchros are good and you know what you're doing. I've owned two manual vehicles (a 1999 Chevrolet S10, and a 1993 Honda Accord, both 4-cylinder engines), and the idea is the same as it is on the bike, basically: Get up to the speed where you'd shift, let off the throttle to take load off of the transmission, and (at least in the case of my Accord) pull the gear stick from whatever gear you're in, and pull it to the gear you're going to, but don't try to force it in. Put a little pressure on it, and it'll be like the transmission grabs and pulls it in on it's own. Of course, it takes a load of practice, but the thing to note is with a passenger car, you really wanna do it as your revs start to fall. If you do it too soon or too late, you'll grind the gears. With anything involving motor vehicles, be careful, be smart.

[@jannik7715]

All 2 Stroke riders be like:😲

[@RelentlessCo]

Jannik ikr

[@evancantrell8652]

Fr

[@gocowboys51411]

Well we're good when our bikes blow up we pay 450$ when theirs does they're screwed.

[@EarthWasHere]

Gooo Cowboys!!! Tell me about it...i had to pay $1600 just to get it fixed😓

[@jaseball4387]

Facts

[@rickromann]

I never use the clutch in a car. Rev up to the special spot and it will slide right in to the next gear shifting down a little more technical but still can be done. Rolling stops to get back in to first. Like the videos keep it up.

[@epic_computer_builds936]

What I’ve found easiest to me, is I like to get off the bike, shift up to 5th, and then shift down to second, then I shift down to first, and go up to third, you don’t need 4th

[@adriantompson]

just bought a enduro bike never use clutch changing up gears on the road do use it changing down. mt10 got a flat shifter on it but not a down blipper. it a wonder the mx and enduro bikes dont have these. i ride up the road where you ride on the road bike. love it up there ive taken the name off my vids try to stop two many going there.

[@MidWestMX]

adrian tompson hello fellow local 👋🏻 yeah I know what you mean. That’s why I don’t put the names in my videos. Best to keep it private and enjoy our backyard. Might see you on the journey sometime 🤟

[@bxckwoodsonly2816]

U do it so backwards lol ur not rlly supposed to use the clutch when downshifting bc the engine slows u down as well as ur brakes

[@treysongz3495]

clutches are for wheelies only 😂

[@FlamingRadar]

What about revving at chicks???

[@mirror9762]

True

[@brodycaruso5394]

And launching

[@kylejohnson9510]

I dont even use a clutch doing wheelies

[@treysongz3495]

i ride a stock 600 i prefer clutch for more control over the wheelie. a dirtbike it really isn't needed but a sportbike it's best to use clutch

[@calebmoore3456]

I ride a 1999 KDX200 and my personal preference is number 2.✊🏻✊🏻👍🏻 Works great

[@JohnSmith.1]

Cheers im buying a bike tomorrow for this coming summer and i wouldnt even of known about the way you do it i only watched videos where they showed the first method by the sounds of it i prefer ur method and thats what im going to be trying thanks for the video

[@6.7heaven92]

The way I learned to not use the clutch is the first time I rode I forgot to use the clutch put my foot up and went right in lol I hardly ever use the clutch. Except starting off(ofcourse)

[@Luke-sw5gz]

I find it depends on the type of riding your doing as well. I've never road street bikes but I have rode mx and trail bikes. Both Yamaha 450s. I find on the mx track I never use clutch. But in the woods it's a little different. Either way to each their own and whatever works best for the rider is what they should go with. All that being said I agree, you will not hurt the trans shifting without clutch.

[@Nightshade-oj3vy]

I broke the clutch in my Suzuki 100, and I have been shifting without a clutch. I assumed it would brake the gear box but obviously not, thank you so much

[@masonisfishingrn1394]

I'm thinking about getting a yz125x and I feel like this helped me out because there's really not much to do and you really said it in a simple way so this will help me later on if I get the dirt bike. Thank you

[@soundterrorist256]

I use the clutch to up shift but never to down shift I rev match instead

[@nikkokas9028]

Same

[@justingattone5157]

I once changed gears without letting off the throttle and no clutch somehow I was just riding around and I thought I pulled in the clutch but I didn’t and then it just changed gears and I’m like htf

[@johnt.saylor5280]

I use all those methods depending on the circumstances. You left out that you should preload pressure on the shifter before reducing power to the transmission. This makes the actual shift much faster and reduces the possibility of a missed shot or false neutral.

[@johnhartley5071]

Not all automotive transmissions are unlike a motorcycle transmission. But in general you're correct. I still feel like it's abusive to downshift without using the clutch. I use the clutch most of the time when riding, upshifting and downshifting. It's definitely not going to hurt anything using it, and I don't race, other than some vintage/historic motocross events on 1970's to early 1980's era machines, and I care more about keeping the bikes nice and running well than I do about winning, so I don't push hard. It's not like you get anything for winning those events anyways, except maybe a plastic trophy, and I don't care about getting a trophy, I just do it for fun.

[@lhmotorsports4032]

I use my starter for high performance shift

[@HyperRidemx]

My Kawasaki Transmission got killed, but it was not from my shifting patterns or methods, it was from all that water that kept getting in! Slow speed I just reduce throttle and change gears, when I am up riding it a bit harder, I use the traditional method, of throttle off, clutch in, change gears, back on throttle! Good tips!

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah I never use the clutch for gears. I use the clutch for hill climbs and some enduro hard bits but never for gears. Riders preference really but it amazes me that people think it damages the gearbox

[@keithpruett7971]

Thats the way i like to shift, im quick and used to it

[@Tgilbert03]

Never had a clue that you didn't need to clutch to shift.....Always thought it was required. Great video

[@thinsmoke7679]

I gear with throttle off, clutch in gear up, clutch out, power back on. But my Dad uses your method, and a tried it one time just to test it out - without changing my riding style at all i improved my lap time by 2 seconds consistently, on a fairly small track aswell. Edit: grammer.

[@hmstriggered1143]

I’m 13 and I’ve had my Honda CRF110 since I was 6 and it has an automatic clutch with 4 gears. I just let the throttle of and shift.

[@jessesights9528]

I do this all the time when I race I press the front brake all the way when going full throttle and shift up but I usually win these races

[@badgamer7310]

you help me so so much thank u bro And Hi from Bulgaria

[@mikew.inversegravitycraft]

Great video I never knew I could change gears without using clutch

[@jordanheft61]

Dirt bike transmission s are pretty tough no doubt but on the gear shaft there are things called dogs that will fit into holes called dog houses on the next gear when you shift. Over time clutchless shifting can mash down the dogs and dog houses and mess up the transmission. Never happened to me but have seen it on a lot of Harleys and a VFR and a yz80. I don't clutchless shift but did it you do just thought I'd give my 2 cents.

[@DaftDucktool]

jordan heft What you said is true, yes, but even when you use the clutch to shift, you are still engaging the dog gears. They will wear the same whether or not you use the clutch while shifting. Since dog gears are not reliant on friction but interference, it makes no difference whether the clutch is used as they will always mesh together in the same fashion. You’ve gotta keep in mind that these things are always rubbing against each other. Even if you are religious about maintenance, it’s still a bunch of metal spinning really fast, rubbing against each other. Anything has the potential to fail in those conditions.

[@richb.4374]

It's your bike, ride it as you wish. Bang shifting is hard on the transmission no matter how you try to convince yourself it's okay. The clutch is there for a reason, not just decoration.

[@kylelamont8827]

Rich B. Yeah it’s there for a reason, it’s to start and stop you don’t have to change gear with ur clutch

[@tassiedingo]

starting, stopping, wheelies, and revving at people. thats about it lol

[@etaunknown4024]

@@tassiedingo yeah, it would definitely be hard to rev bomb ppl without a clutch. Buuuut, that's about it.

[@rob3518]

I must be the only one who uses the horn between each shift ..... sounds great and your mates know where you are at all times.... safety first.

[@Dylan-zj1lz]

I use clutch while shifting up only. Shifting down with clutch removes engine breaking, as you said. So I shift up with clutch, down with no clutch

[@freesh5689]

"Itll sound like ur over reving".. yeah thatd be cuz u r lmao

[@scootaongo5464]

Every time I shift I have to fart🤷‍♂️ weird feature my bike has.

[@emburgess7186]

I have been using clutch but I like your number 3 version...especially it your racing. Its hard for me to break the habit of using the clutch because it's like instinct now.

[@nicjgoss7069]

Great video man, all my friends ask why i don't use the clutch when shifting and i say cuz you dont need it

[@vladimirvladimirovichputin1352]

I actually spit on the gear shifter to push it down

[@Chris_Cayn]

I melt a hole in the transmission and force a stick into it. Then I randomly move it around.

[@beesafesweetheart8738]

Most helpful video. I just got my first bike.