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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JimLor" data-source="post: 47082" data-attributes="member: 442">I can't say I've had years of experience, got my bike this past May and only have 7k miles of it!  I had a hard time w/smooth shifting until I tried this:Preload the shift lever, either stop accelerating or ease of a little, pull the clutch in a quick 1/4 to 1/2 inch and she shifts like a dream.  I found preloading the lever and using minimal clutch quickly gives me "sweet" shifts!  I think it's mostly time in the saddle and trying different techniques until you find what works for you.</blockquote>