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How to Use a Clutch


How to Use a Clutch 300x200 How to Use a ClutchHave a motorcycle, but still struggling with the clutch? Well you surely will learn how to use it since you have a bike. A few dedicated efforts and regular riding will give you a fair sense of judgement about using a bike.

However you need help for learning how to use a clutch and you sure can go step by step reading the instructions and master the art of using a motorcycle clutch.

  1. The clutch the lever sticking out next to the handle grips. Hold down this lever when you start the bike or shift gears.
  2. While you are holding the clutch shift the bike into neutral. Keep holdin it and toe down the shifting lever until you can no longer go any lower. Toe it up one step and you will get back into neutral.
  3. Now start the bike there will either be an automated push button of you have top kick and start the bike. Most bikes start with a kick.
  4. Now shift the bike down to first.
  5. You will feel a jolt as the bike falls into gearHow to Use a Clutch How to Use a Clutch
  6. Now release the clutch slowly. This will give the power to your bike to start off. Releasign the clutch at this step is very important. You cannot release it too slow or too fast. You have to maintain the momentum.
  7. When the bike has started and is in the first gear you need te release the clutch fast.
  8. If you release it very fast the bike might jolt and stop completely. If you release it very slow then the engine might simply stop. This means going through the entire process again.
  9. Keep your ears open and listen to your bike. The motors will be making a noise. You will hear a high buzzing sound.
  10. Hold the clutch, let go off the throttle and shift the bike up.
  11. Let off the clutch and give the bike some throttle
  12. While you are shifting gears now, you will slip from neutral to directly the second gear.

Using your motorcycle clutch is more of a judgement than learning instructions. Start off your bike and it will give you a new lesson each day. Keep trying until you completely reign your bike and each step is second nature to you.

Watch a video instruction on how to use a clutch

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