Friction Zone?

[acritzer]

The Basic Rider Course clearly stresses this as a method of control and starting up. Is this hard on the clutch? Are certain bikes "okay" doing it and others not? Do riders continue to use it after they've gained experience?

[bclinton]

The Basic Rider Course clearly stresses this as a method of control and starting up. Is this hard on the clutch? Are certain bikes "okay" doing it and others not? Do riders continue to use it after they've gained experience?

I was thinking the same thing. I know riding a clutch on a car pretty much guarantees you a new one pretty soon. Maybe being a wet clutch makes a difference on how that affects it.....

[Septimus]

I was told that it is not the same as a car, that you won't burn out the clutch on a bike, though I'm also curious to hear this from a more reliable source as well.

[Kibagari]

My MSF instructor told me the same thing. You can ride the clutch allllll you want, because they make them sturdier for motorcycles. So there you have it. Straight from a reputable source.

[RideYourRide]

You can and will wear out clutches in bikes, and you'll do it faster then you think if you ride like a meathead. It will take more abuse then a car type dry clutch, but it will still die.

On my street bike, unless I'm launching it like I was at the drags I'm off the clutch as quickly as possible. No need to put additional wear on it unless it is necessary.