Agree, mines got plenty of life left after 11,000 miles.
On a side note, google chain monkey, great little tool that makes adjusting and checking tension really easy!
I guess you mean 'without' using your clutch! - this is a good skill to learn, fast seamless changes. When you want to change up apply a little pressure to the gear lever and then with the pressure applied, snap off the throttle and the lever will move up selecting the next gear, finally apply...
Has anyone used one of these before? I want to get a replacement for my stock pipe but don't want the hassle of buying from abroad. MTC do some for the MT 07 but they look awful. SP have recently bought some to market and they look pretty good. Don't really want to get one without hearing it...