I've heard several guys talk about how they speed shift and i have no idea what it is. Is it bad for your quad or just not using the clutch. Just help me out.

 

It's basically where you don't let off the gas when you clutch...and you clutch mighty fast. You will gain time by doing it if you do it correctly.

 

speed shifting is shifting without using the clutch lever and yes its bad in the long run for your transmission.

 

Never speed or power shift with a 2-stroke. You shouldn't do it with a 4-stroke but you can. When you let off on the throttle there is a slight pause before the compression takes over. It's during that pause when you shift without using the clutch. If you do it wrong you will know it because your gears will slam together. Also, if your going to do it, only do it when you are up-shifting.

 

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I speed shift all the time. Been doing it for years on every 2-stroke I have ever had. I slightly let off the throttle while slightly pulling in the clutch and shifting. IMO, done correctly it wears the clutch more than the tranny.

 

I totally agree. I only ever really do it dragging, or Wheelie shifting.

 

If you're gonna speed shift get an override tranny, it makes it where 3rd through 5th gear are shaved and all it takes is a slight tap on the shifter to get it into gear. Very good for those draggin Shees out there that don't wanna use the clutch and don't wanna lose speed shifting.