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Blipping the Throttle?

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#1 ·
Alright guys, sorry for the newbie moment but I have to ask...

I have searched up and down google and I am not able to find out HOW to blip the throttle, only WHY you are suppose to. I know that it involves doing a quick rev of the engine to get the RPMs to match the gear that you are going into, but not really sure about the time frame of when this is taking place. So if you guys wouldn't mind could you post kind of a step by step on how to do this? Something like...

1)begin breaking
2)pull clutch in
3)?
4)?
..and so forth.

Thank you and again, sorry about the newbie question.
 
#2 ·
3. blip throttle
4. release clutch

like everything in life, it takes practice to be smooth.
 
#3 ·
I personally only blip the throttle when riding at the track because I don't push it on the street.
When coming down from a high gear at the end of the straight I usually:
1. start braking with two fingers
2. pulling the clutch
3. down shift
4. feather out the clutch while doing a quick blip and releasing pressure from the brake lever but keeping it covered with the two fingers.
5. clutch
6. down shift
7. blip
8. repeat as needed
9. trail break into the corner

The blip is being done as the clutch lever is feathered out. You will have to feel and listen to what the bike is doing and adjust based on your bike and your riding style. This also changes based on whether or not you have a slipper clutch.
I hope this helps.
 
#8 ·
Guess I just need to find myself a nice straight away to practice on. The times that I have tried it, I think i revved it just a little too much because the bike tried to accelerate as I released the clutch. Does that sound like I gave it a little too much?
 
#13 ·
Yea, sounds like you're giving too much.

Shouldn't be that dramatic....just a little bit. Practice makes perfect.

It isn't exactly necessary....our clutches can take it. But rev matching/blipping the throttle makes a smoother transition and definitely helps decrease lap times on the track.
 
#12 ·
I do it in everything I drive, the wifes jetta, my wrangler, especially the zx6, it feels smoother and keeps the rear tire from locking when banging hard downshifts
 
#17 ·
It's opening the throttle a bit and immediately closing it again so that the revs rise then drop back. It's good to do it repeatedly while you're waiting at a red light. Think of it as entertainment for the local LEOs.

While actually riding, it's done to match engine revs to road speed after a downshift.

If you really need to ask, you shouldn't be riding a 6R.

Rob
 
#24 ·
Never really thought about this, I just do it naturally anymore, but it's not as complicated as some are making it out to be. You're gonna be downshifting when you want to slow down, so first let off the throttle (and depending on how soon you want to stop, apply the brake). You don't need to pull the clutch lever unless you're stopping. All you need to do is preload the shifter with your foot (push down if you have standard shifting, pull up if you use GP shifting), and give a quick, short twist to the throttle (just a "blip"...open then closed). You don't have to match revs to switch gears, all you have to do is unload the dogs. When you let off the throttle (with clutch engaged), your back wheel will be turning the engine (and you'll be engine braking)...a quick blip of the throttle will unload the pressure on the dogs and if you have the shifter preloaded you'll float right into the next gear.

This works both ways...upshift and down...difference is, when you upshift you momentarily close the throttle and when you downshift, you momentarily open the throttle.

The only time I use my clutch is when shifting from N to 1 and when starting/stopping. This is generally considered an aggressive riding technique, but that's simply not true. It will work at any speed/rpm, and will not damage your transmission. Some may argue this...others will back me up...it's not what they teach in the MSF course, but I've been riding for more than 20 years, this is how I learned, and I've never had a problem.

Disclaimer: 05-06 6R's have transmission problems...specifically, shift forks...so they could be considered an exception. I believe though...if they're gonna go, they're gonna go regardless of how you shift. Just remember...when preloading the shift lever, you don't have to give it any more force than you normally would for a clutched shift...don't stand on the lever...just a little pressure and you'll be fine.
 
#25 ·
Wow, I learned something new, did not know you could clutchless downshift, I can clutchless upshift almost perfect. A problem I had when first started trying to brake while blipping the throttle, was squeezing the brakes harder as I blipped the throttle, but a little bit of practice eliminated that. Now I find rev matching when im braking on the bike much easier, than heel toe shifting in the cage, which really is not that hard when you practice a bit either.
 
#27 ·
i like so hold it wide open and bounce off the rev limiter as i downshift as fast as i can.. once i get to about 10mph, i throw it in reverse and dump the clutch.. does a nice burnout.

make sure theres no one behind you tho.
 
#35 ·
aww.. i thought i was gonna see some E-bickering. ( about friction zones and slip at that!)


:(

damn you white people for not being my entertainment.
 
#38 ·
i've actually found this easier to do on the track than on the street. not sure if it's because the engine speed is a little higher or if everything's happening so fast that i don't really think about it...


s3aturnr
 
#47 ·
Well for starters Id say it would be something like power shifting. Now its not likely to break any thing, but sure as hell gonna wear parts out faster. Brake pads are a lot cheaper and easier to replace.
 
#50 ·
a bike transmission is designed to handle this sorta thing.. thus why the engagement dogs are shaped and cut the way they are and why alot of thought went into the design of it.
 
#52 ·
People have some incredibly....interesting...opinions on tranny wear.

These bikes are designed for extremely high performance on the track and can handle significant engine braking.

I don't think failure to rev match on the streets is gonna do shit to your tranny. I do it purely for comfort but people need to stop acting like your shit is gonna explode if you don't perfectly rev match. It's a good habit to get into but not necessary.
 
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