Georgiaboy71
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Why did Yamaha discontinue the Y.C.C.S. clutch system?
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I tend to upshift with the finger and downshift with the foot....not sure why or how I got into that habit, but it works for me! And I will echo the suggestion of getting it into 2nd sooner rather than later!I also shift both up and down with my index finger. I like to leave my thumb free for the horn.
I do the same thing...shift with my finger. Ive found shifting with the paddle shifter provides MUCH smooher shifts. Maybe its just the blipping of the throttle on shifts its easier to coordinate with your other hand than with your foot. But I can say after about 2500 miles on the AE, I really, really enjoy the system. It is sooooo much smoother and faster shifting, even at WOT.I think mine took all of about five minutes for me to get it. One tip though...get out of 1st gear early. Shifting is much easier 2nd - 5th. I also shift both up and down with my index finger. I like to leave my thumb free for the horn. Over time you will have a tendency to brake by downshifting much more so than you did with a standard clutch. All well and good, but you have to tap the brakes once in a while to let traffic behind you know when you are braking. Good luck!
Only MamaYama (Cypress) knows -- but, they weren't discontinued in all markets ("Automatics" are still offered in more 'aware' markets).Why did Yamaha discontinue the Y.C.C.S. clutch system?
I think it was, probably?, "Shovelling against the tide" -- the most popular bikes in America are, like, 50 year-old designs. :huh:As far as why its not continued? As previously mentioned probably lack of units sold. I will say though, almost everyone who hasnt tried it is sceptical, and I have yet to read of anyone who doesnt like it once theyve gotten it.
Can't say for certain, but I believe their continued availability in some markets is due to Yamaha's selling off left-over inventory, not continued YCCS production. I hope I'm wrong.Only MamaYama (Cypress) knows -- but, they weren't discontinued in all markets ("Automatics" are still offered in more 'aware' markets).
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