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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:25 am
by dr_bar
Am I the only one that can't keep the terminology that's used in some of these posts straight??? Gee is the "clutch in", engaged or disengaged, same goes for the clutch out???? If the clutch is in(engaged) how can you sit still at a light, unless of course you're in neutral? But then of course, "in" must mean disengaged, then how are the clutch plates being worn??? Dang, "in" must then mean that you're riding the clutch....
HELP!!!!!
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:44 am
by jonnythan
dr_bar wrote:Am I the only one that can't keep the terminology that's used in some of these posts straight??? Gee is the "clutch in", engaged or disengaged, same goes for the clutch out???? If the clutch is in(engaged) how can you sit still at a light, unless of course you're in neutral? But then of course, "in" must mean disengaged, then how are the clutch plates being worn??? Dang, "in" must then mean that you're riding the clutch....
HELP!!!!!
Clutch in = clutch lever pulled.
Think more "lever" and less "plate"
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:04 am
by dr_bar
Clutch in = clutch lever pulled.
Think more "lever" and less "plate"
Think more tongue in cheek...
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:06 am
by jonnythan
dr_bar wrote:Clutch in = clutch lever pulled.
Think more "lever" and less "plate"
Think more tongue in cheek...
I'm not allowed to have a sense of humor.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:02 am
by Sev
It shows
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:02 pm
by ofblong
jonnythan wrote:dr_bar wrote:Am I the only one that can't keep the terminology that's used in some of these posts straight??? Gee is the "clutch in", engaged or disengaged, same goes for the clutch out???? If the clutch is in(engaged) how can you sit still at a light, unless of course you're in neutral? But then of course, "in" must mean disengaged, then how are the clutch plates being worn??? Dang, "in" must then mean that you're riding the clutch....
HELP!!!!!
Clutch in = clutch lever pulled.
Think more "lever" and less "plate"
from my understanding its not the plate getting worn but the bearing used to pull out the plate?????
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:02 am
by Sev
There's a little bearing on the end that spins with the clutch when the clutch peddle is depressed (in the car) if you let it spin for too long in a dry clutch it superheats and you need to replace it.
Re: Neutral at Stoplights?
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:34 am
by Nibblet99
Flipper wrote:Longcat wrote:On a side note, today at a stoplight I couldn't seem to shift from neutral to 1st. I did the normal motion but it seemed stuck or something and took me several tries. Normally I just flick it with my toe, but I eventually tried using more force which didn't work either. Was the shifter jammed or something?
This is exactly why I never shift into neutral at a light. Too much of a chance that you won't be able to get into gear quickly.
After you put the bike in neutral you may have moved the bike slightly forward or backward making it hard to shift into 1st gear.
Whenever this happens you should move the bike slightly until the transmission can slip into gear. Don't try to use force.
Side question.
I like to ride my clutch sometimes when I'm sitting at a light.
Rev forward a little, roll back, rev forward, roll back...(because it's cool and feels good).
Is this bad for my clutch?
I always thought that bikes were designed for lots of clutch action.
If your bike has a wet clutch, I really wouldn't worry about it. although a few (some ducati's?) have dry clutches, which will build wear and heat up.
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:21 pm
by aw58
Neutral,
I don't know about clutch wear, just its a pain the wrist to hold the lever in for any length of time, and if you want to stop the bike moving try gentle pressure on the right hand lever and on the big pedal on the right (so long as you are not riding an old brit).
Ade
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:33 pm
by badinfluence63
longcat,
for the most part it almost looks like a matter of choice/preference. I actually do both based upon how long does it look I'll be stopped. If the light just turned red I'll probably have it in neutral. If its a stale red I might leave it in gear as the anticipated hope is we'll all be moving real soon!