For what its worth.....
I had a 02 FZ1...and now have a 07 FZ1....
I have owned an 05 FJR and now have an 07...
Obviously they are individuals and dont serve the same purpose....My 02 FZ1 was a good hybred and served me well...only mod was tires and Yosh pipe...it ran and handled well(still...
For what it's worth...I am on my second FJR (new 07)....previously had an 05...
I frequently shifted w/o the clutch, up only and not hard hammer shifts....they have been smooth and not problematic...I cannot see how it could hurt the trans...but I would give Yam :rolleyes: :rolleyes...