Changing down

[spanner]

nope.

And in all honesty 99% of the time I cant see the reason. I go in hard and leave hard but I feel the engine braking works well with the speed of my entry/exit to tight corners etc.

[Biggles]

I still don't rev to downshift, and I never have clashed or grinding gears.  Sometimes I click down through 2 gears and still no dramas.
I think it's all about finding an excuse to rev noisy engines which has moved from a fad to a claimed mechanical necessity.  Next thing they'll be double-declutching through neutral.   

[Brian]

I witnessed something similar on a recent rte (farmers Arm) commodore driver reving the engine prior to switching of his V8......... In an effort to fit in with the locals I followed suit unfortunately lacked the same impact ..... n that..

[Biggles]

I witnessed something similar on a recent rte (farmers Arm) commodore driver reving the engine prior to switching of his V8......... In an effort to fit in with the locals I followed suit unfortunately lacked the same impact ..... n that..

Once upon a long time ago folk used to do that to ensure the carbie float bowl was full for the next start.
Not a lot of carbies been fitted to vehicles lately...

[johnnyYTED]

I'm a bit like others and will have to observe how I do.. coz its automatic...

[STroppy]

Next thing they'll be double-declutching through neutral.   

Strange that you should mention that . . . .

[Nigel]

Have to say that I would normally give her a bit of a blip when changing down, to overtake at higher speeds. Like at 100 down to 4th to get all into sync for open throttle to make for safe overtaking. In normal riding the burbs not particularity though.

[spanner]

Have to say that I would normally give her a bit of a blip when changing down, to overtake at higher speeds. Like at 100 down to 4th to get all into sync for open throttle to make for safe overtaking. In normal riding the burbs not particularity though.

i think that is a different kettle of fish. When changing down for more power in an over taking or cornering mode I will give a little blip but for general changing down when approaching a corner I want to take at relative safe speed or coming to a stop or generally slowing down in traffic I see no need to blip.

[Diesel]

I mainly blip at slower speeds (suburban residential type roads) to try and match the engine and drive speeds when re-enagaging the clutch, for a smoother slow-down for traffic lights or to take a corner.

I am under the impression that this also extends tyre life (as compared to letting the rubber do that job).

Blipping when out on the highway or gearing down for sharper turns on mountain roads also helps the tyre keep its maximum traction when the clutch is re-engaged.

[alans1100]

I am under the impression that this also extends tyre life (as compared to letting the rubber do that job).

I did read somewhere that with braking systems being what they are on bikes now that just using brakes alone when slowing or stopping prolongs your tyre life. Just hold the clutch in and down change as you slow down so you're in the right gear if you don't need to stop.