Dealer performed a shifter angle recall as well on my bike. My experience with the Trophy when up shifting id higher revs are certainly better, and the less clutch disengagement is better. Pull the lever in just 1/4" or so and the shift is much smoother, not notchy, and little resistance. We are experiencing this probably because the clutch works so well at disengaging the engine and drive, the gears have a chance to slow down and the dogs but against each other. The slight disengagement keeps the gears spinning at closer synchronized speeds so they can engage easier.