Ok when u UP shifting without using the clutch i understand why it dsnt cause damage. . .when the tranny is underpower, the dogs on the gears are mating on one side. If u leave the throttle and slowdown with the motors back pressure the dogs will just mate on the other side. So as u let go of the throttle the dogs actualy dont mate on eather side alowing u to shift. Now when DOWN shifting its basicaly the same thing. . . If ur going around a bend and ur rpm is to low, u slack the throttle thus swoping the mating sides and as the dogs leave the one side and go towards the other side, the downshift is then alowd. .ive noticed the tranny wont shift if its under power. What i do is while im riding and i wana change up, i apply slight pressure to the gear lever, then as soon as i slack the throtle it goes up. .just as smooth as with the clutch. . .same thing with the downshift. . .but the downshift is very smooth . And so much easier. . . While raceing when uve done like 10laps ur prity screwd and when ur in a bend with low revs its dificult to sortof open ur hand and grip the clutch. Especialy when the turns burs has whoops on. . So its easier just slacking throtle and softly applying down pressure on the lever. . .i would like to hear ur guys take on this?