The clutch. Who uses it?

[iranana]

I've had my zxr250 for like 3 weeks now

enough said... clutchless shifting might work, but think about the long term effects on the gearbox and engine.

[F5 Dave]

All that pulling the lever in must have been very hard for you. maybe you should have a lie down for a while.

actually that will doubtlessly happen as you're flicking it down in the wet. Just learn to use the clutch, for downshifts at least.

[5150]

All that pulling the lever in must have been very hard for you. maybe you should have a lie down for a while.

She is only asking as she can't multi task...

[nodrog:Me]

Clutchless upshifts (with a quick throttle blip)
Clutch on the downshifts
Clutch to start and stop

Hey Corky, why would you blip the throttle on an upshift? An how the fuck do you do it without using the clutch.

[F5 Dave]

Badly worded, he means preload the lever & 'blip' the throttle OFF to unload the drive chain

[Akzle]

enough said... clutchless shifting might work, but think about the long term effects on the gearbox and engine.

done properly its fuken easy on the zixa. Done by n00b.... Watch this space.

[nodrog:Me]

Badly worded, he means preload the lever & 'blip' the throttle OFF to unload the drive chain

Thank fuck you have espn

[eelracing]

Clutchless upshifts (with a quick throttle dip)
Clutch on the downshifts (with a quick throttle blip)
Clutch to start and stop

Fixed it for ya...hey it's worth getting this shit straight,otherwise people get confused.

[mstriumph]

I've had my zxr250 for like 3 weeks now, and I find I don't bother using the clutch most the time.... I don't see the point, It seems when I do use it sometimes that it doesn't go into gear properly on upshifts. Downshifting into corners and rev matching kinda does feel more natural with the clutch...

Do you guys use it? Bikes have dog synchros right, so it shouldn't really matter whether i use it or not?

Of course use the bloody clutch ... to make a habit of NOT using it is to deny yourself one of those instinctive moves that can assist in tight situations.

Not to be too hard on you, it's useful to be comfortable with riding without the clutch just in case the wretched thing breaks and you have to get home without it (can happen to most, sooner or later)- it's just not too clever to make a habit of it is all. OK?

[TheDemonLord]

Fixed it for ya...hey it's worth getting this shit straight,otherwise people get confused.

^^^^

Oops, - Yep what he said, Dip, not Blip

[Thaeos]

worst advice ive seen in a long time.


Certain situations only.

Don't really see how it's bad advice? Can't always predict 'certain situations'.

[Akzle]

Don't really see how it's bad advice? Can't always predict 'certain situations'.

well yes. You usually can if youre paying attention.

It was the:" pull it in
instantly if ANYTHING starts to go wrong."
i object to
engine seizure is about the only thing i can think of.

[Drew]

Of course use the bloody clutch ... to make a habit of NOT using it is to deny yourself one of those instinctive moves that can assist in tight situations.

Not to be too hard on you, it's useful to be comfortable with riding without the clutch just in case the wretched thing breaks and you have to get home without it (can happen to most, sooner or later)- it's just not too clever to make a habit of it is all. OK?

Rubbish. Clutch on the down shift, don't worry about the up.

Clutch cables snap, but I doubt most bikers could manage the run and jump starts required to get out of a busy city these days.

[SMOKEU]

well yes. You usually can if youre paying attention.

It was the:" pull it in
instantly if ANYTHING starts to go wrong."
i object to
engine seizure is about the only thing i can think of.

Stuck throttle too. I've had that happen more than once.

[skippa1]

Google search motorcycle gearbox,"dogs" and replacement because you'll need to learn soon enough

^^^^^wot he says