Short shift

[Chris Terry]

Can you only "short shift" on the race track?

 

[terayon]

You can short shift where you like, all it is is just not opening the throttle all the way and changing up before the revs get to anywhere more than half way

 

[alimey4u2]

Can you only "short shift" on the race track?

No....

 

[Dahoum]

Can you only "short shift" on the race track?

Dunno - how tall are you?

 

[its all poo]

How does your foot know its on the track or road ! ? this site just gets better every night !

 

[Chris Terry]

So in that case then term "short shifting" is normal road gear changing ?. As it's not possible to ride any other way on any thing bigger than a moped if your not on the track.
(daft thread just provoking comments to settle an argument)

 

[alimey4u2]

Short shifting is changing gear before peak power is delivered (for that RPM/gear.) Often used on the track to prevent rear wheel spin & front end lightness. Power shifting/short shifting are the complete repertoire for a experienced motorcyclist on any track, road or race.....

 

[NLS]

you also do it anyway during running in