gave clutchless shiftng another shot.

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#11 Post by **Jamers!** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:11 pm

ninja79 wrote:
VermilionX wrote:oh, i wasn't practicing it to be quick.

i was just practicing it for the sake of learning how to shift w/o the clutch.
uhhh.... riiight. And the point of that is....?

+1, whats the point, just use the clutch, its there for a reason and just because it will shift without it, doesnt mean you should.

XM23 wrote:
VermilionX wrote:what if my clutch lever broke? knowledge of clutchless shifting will help, yes?
Maybe you should practice wheelies in case your front wheel falls off.

i practiced standing my bike up without the kick stand just in-case that broke

JWF

Kal · #12 Post by **Kal** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:32 pm

I had the opportuity to ride without a clutch lever after my second drop. It sucks, every stop means stalling.

Get recovery cover and if the worst happens get them to pick the bike up.

Shorts wrote:Or in my case, you don't have a left hand to clutch with.

I'm curious how do you manage neutral, have you had your bike modified?

Mag7C · #13 Post by **Mag7C** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:35 pm

It is a good thing to be able to know how to do. I don't know what your system is, but my friend once had a cable break on his bike and he had to get home without the clutch. Don't make a habit of it though if you like your bike, clutch is there for a reason.

Sev · #14 Post by **Sev** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:14 pm

VermilionX wrote:
ninja79 wrote:
uhhh.... riiight. And the point of that is....?
what if my clutch lever broke? knowledge of clutchless shifting will help, yes?

Your bike does 89mph in first.... why do you need to shift?

#15 Post by **Jamers!** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:17 pm

Sevulturus wrote:
VermilionX wrote:
ninja79 wrote:
uhhh.... riiight. And the point of that is....?
what if my clutch lever broke? knowledge of clutchless shifting will help, yes?
Your bike does 89mph in first.... why do you need to shift?

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how would he start? not stall, etc etc

JWF

Sev · #16 Post by **Sev** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:20 pm

Well, most bikes need to have the clutch in to start. So I assume by broke clutch he means most of the lever got snapped off. In which case you just pull in what you have start it, and get going. Though it would take a lot of work to actually shift while moving.

Kal · #17 Post by **Kal** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:22 pm

I can't remember the details but I bump started the CG when I rode without a lever.

Every stop, every traffic light...

niterider · #18 Post by **niterider** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:27 pm

You have to start the engine in first gear and go as soon as it starts.

By the way I know what parts the mechanic has on order (transmission parts).

Sev · #19 Post by **Sev** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:29 pm

niterider wrote:You have to start the engine in first gear and go as soon as it starts.

By the way I know what parts the mechanic has on order (transmission parts).

Never gonna need a new clutch though! HAHA

Shorts · #20 Post by **Shorts** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:16 pm

Kal wrote:

I'm curious how do you manage neutral, have you had your bike modified?

No bike until around July (just bought DHs in May) , but you move the clutch to the other side. Anyone interested, here's a good site to check out various options disabled riders have: http://www.nabd.org.uk/

- click on 'Adaptations' title on the top left list

You'd be amazed how a bike can be modified to fit the rider, arms, legs, heck, there's even options for paraplegics. Anyway, I was impressed and excited when I found that site.

There's also the Disabled Rider of America forum that I go to. But there's hardly any traffic, which is unfortunate, it's a good resource.