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This is prob a stupid question and Im sorry but, is it okay to clutch in while the throttle is still open(or on its way to being closed/partially open)>???? I find shifting this way is smoother.
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Houston Texas
RE: expert advice needed
The idea is to pull in the clutch, shift quickly, and let the clutch back out quickly.
You don't want to be slipping the clutch (riding with the throttle on and the clutch pulled in part way) because this will cause it to wear out before it's time........pg
You don't want to be slipping the clutch (riding with the throttle on and the clutch pulled in part way) because this will cause it to wear out before it's time........pg
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RE: expert advice needed
ORIGINAL: piniongear
The idea is to pull in the clutch, shift quickly, and let the clutch back out quickly.
You don't want to be slipping the clutch (riding with the throttle on and the clutch pulled in part way) because this will cause it to wear out before it's time........pg
The idea is to pull in the clutch, shift quickly, and let the clutch back out quickly.
You don't want to be slipping the clutch (riding with the throttle on and the clutch pulled in part way) because this will cause it to wear out before it's time........pg
Road Master
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RE: expert advice needed
piniongear and biggol are correct.
No reason to have throttle in that equation.
With practice you'll get it....
Throttle on...
Throttle off...clutch in/shift...clutch out
Throttle on...
One fluid motion.....
No reason to have throttle in that equation.
With practice you'll get it....
Throttle on...
Throttle off...clutch in/shift...clutch out
Throttle on...
One fluid motion.....
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: USA
RE: expert advice needed
No question here is stupid......don't drag the clutch....if you are new to the bike then quit thinking about it too much...just ride...take it easy.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Houston, Texas
RE: expert advice needed
I'man MSF instructor here in Texas and in the beginning stages of the class, we workon clutch control and easing the clutch into thefriction zone when starting out. Once the bike is rolling, it is just like the previous posters have said.If the bike is revving up to high RPM's durin upshifting, youneed to roll off the throttle sooner. On downshifts, it is a good idea to blip the throttle slightly to match engine speed with road speed.If you think about it, whenwe firstdrive astandard shift car,we eventually learn how to shift up and shift down smoothly. It just takes practice. Keep it simple and don't think about it too much. You'll be fine.
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