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Ah I see.
I missed my footing after a junction yesterday and as I accelerated and went to get my foot to shift up, I clutchlessed down. Gotta say that was an incredibly unpleasant experience as the bike dived and revs went through the roof. Do not want.
I think I have shifted up without realising it on occasion. Even the instructor guy had remarked on it. Glad to learn it’s not a bad habit.
pdlouche
Nah motorbike gearboxes are different from cars. If you can unload them for a fraction of a second while you change you don't need a clutch at all. Much easier (on the road at least) to try it changing up. Just chop the throttle a fraction to unload and quickly bang it up - with a bit of practice you can make it almost seamless. Start with the higher gears, not the 1-2 shift. Doesn't hurt the box at all.
You can do the same going down but it's very tricky to unload the box the same - you'd need to have the back wheel almost off the ground on the brakes really. Big difference to off road - MX you just stamp down on the shifter, no clutch at all as there's less impact through the transmission from loose surfaces.