12-07-2015, 02:33 AM
After 1-2 on the upshift only for me. There are, of course, caveats:
1. Pre-loading the shifter in preparation for the shift can bend the shifter forks; don't do that. I know a lot of places on the Internet prescribe this method as how to do it (and some transmissions, like that on the BMW K1600 require it or else it won't work), however, it's still bad. Don't touch the shift linkage until you're read to actually shift.
2. Shifting without the clutch WILL eventually wear out the dogs on the mating gears because you're putting much more pressure on them than would be otherwise. If your bike starts to pop out of gear after a while, this is why. Each transmission is different and how long it takes to wear the dogs down to the point that they no longer positively engage the next gear is a variable. On my CBR, I have 19k miles and have been shifting like this since new and that transmission is rock solid. The transmission on the CB1100 isn't nearly as precise, however, and I'm guessing not nearly has heavy duty as the CBR has tons more power to deal with. Which brings me to my next point:
On the CB1100, I have noticed that, on occasion, a clutchless upshift will leave the shift lever in the raised position, rendering it inoperable until negative pressure is applied via deceleration (e.g. negatively loading the transmission) to fully engage the gear, nudging the shifter fork and fully rotating the shifter drum). Because of this, I can't, in good conscience, recommend that anyone do this with their CB1100. It is my opinion that the transmission isn't built for that kind of abuse and an owner will eventually see a failure. As always, do what you will as it's your machine and pocketbook. :-)
1. Pre-loading the shifter in preparation for the shift can bend the shifter forks; don't do that. I know a lot of places on the Internet prescribe this method as how to do it (and some transmissions, like that on the BMW K1600 require it or else it won't work), however, it's still bad. Don't touch the shift linkage until you're read to actually shift.
2. Shifting without the clutch WILL eventually wear out the dogs on the mating gears because you're putting much more pressure on them than would be otherwise. If your bike starts to pop out of gear after a while, this is why. Each transmission is different and how long it takes to wear the dogs down to the point that they no longer positively engage the next gear is a variable. On my CBR, I have 19k miles and have been shifting like this since new and that transmission is rock solid. The transmission on the CB1100 isn't nearly as precise, however, and I'm guessing not nearly has heavy duty as the CBR has tons more power to deal with. Which brings me to my next point:
On the CB1100, I have noticed that, on occasion, a clutchless upshift will leave the shift lever in the raised position, rendering it inoperable until negative pressure is applied via deceleration (e.g. negatively loading the transmission) to fully engage the gear, nudging the shifter fork and fully rotating the shifter drum). Because of this, I can't, in good conscience, recommend that anyone do this with their CB1100. It is my opinion that the transmission isn't built for that kind of abuse and an owner will eventually see a failure. As always, do what you will as it's your machine and pocketbook. :-)