Suicide Clutch???
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Road Warrior
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Suicide Clutch???
Ok what the hell is a suicide clutch? from what I can gather it is a clutch in the form of a shifter. My friend is talkin about adding this customization to his fat boy. And I asked him basically what the hell is the point of that mod. I guess every mod can be questioned as preference.
So can anyone tell me what a suicide shifter can offer? other than what the name implies.
So can anyone tell me what a suicide shifter can offer? other than what the name implies.
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Ok what the hell is a suicide clutch? from what I can gather it is a clutch in the form of a shifter. My friend is talkin about adding this customization to his fat boy. And I asked him basically what the hell is the point of that mod. I guess every mod can be questioned as preference.
So can anyone tell me what a suicide shifter can offer? other than what the name implies.
So can anyone tell me what a suicide shifter can offer? other than what the name implies.
It can offer a new and improved way (considering shifting can be done these days without removing your hand from the bars and all...) to have an accident imo. I suppose there may some "novelty" in it, but I'd ask him why as well. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
His bike i suppose. Would not interest me in the least.
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Although some will refer to them that way, not all foot-clutch, hand-shift set-ups are a "suicide" rig. The term suicide clutch was used to modifying a rocker style clutch (toe-to-go) to an automotive pedal arrangement (if you ain't pushing it down the clutch ain't engaged). A race track innovation adapted (like so many others) for the street. On the track where quick shifts are critical, there aren't any hill stops, or other challenges. A "suicide" clutch and no front brake makes for some really entertaining moments on non-level stops. 
A regular hand-shift set-up has a lot of advantages over a foot shift, expecially in heavy traffic. IMHO, a rocker clutch and a ratchet lid (the factory never put the two together) are like chocolate and peanut butter.
A regular hand-shift set-up has a lot of advantages over a foot shift, expecially in heavy traffic. IMHO, a rocker clutch and a ratchet lid (the factory never put the two together) are like chocolate and peanut butter.
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I just put a tank shifter and foot clutch on mine. It was getting a little boring, riding the old way(40+ years). Ain't boring anymore, it's a brand new bag of sh*ts and giggles.
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Buddy of mine has one on his old pan. Looks interesting but after following him, and watching all the extra work required, dont think I have the coordination for it.
I applaud the skill required, just too much effort for me...
I applaud the skill required, just too much effort for me...
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