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06-26-2011, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Atlanta
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clutch question. Holding it in
I hold my clutch in when I come to a stop for lights, traffic ...etc. I just don't like the clunk when I drop it in gear. Is this a bad idea and should I bite the bullet and put it in neutral.
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06-26-2011, 12:03 PM
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Location: Marion, IA
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Hold the clutch in. You never know when you are going to need to get out of the way in a hurry and you don't want to fumble with trying to put the bike in gear when a car is about to rear end you.
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06-26-2011, 12:28 PM
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I generally stay in first gear at stop lights until I'm sure the car behind me is going to/has already stop/stopped, then I go to neutral. Hold the clutch lever in or don't. Your motorcycle doesn't care one way or the other.
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06-26-2011, 02:51 PM
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I hold the clutch in for the reason of being mobile in an emergency situation. From my short time riding I've noticed about a 50/50 split on people who drop to neutral. Basically the only time I'm in neutral is shifting from 1st to second, or if I need to idle in the garage for some reason.
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06-26-2011, 04:13 PM
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When I bought my CBR, the "mechanic" who gave me the rundown on the bike told me to never hold the clutch in at a stop light, because it wears out the clutch.
So, yeah. Go honda dealership.
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06-27-2011, 01:16 AM
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about four days ago or so a woman on her phone would have hit me if i was not watching her in my mirror ready in 1st i only had to move about 5 ft but that was a long five feet you know : lessoned learned hold the clutch and stay in first just incase you need it you never know.
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06-27-2011, 08:51 AM
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I`ve been riding since 1972, I`ve never had to replace a Clutch on any of my bikes...
Clutch Cables, YES!!! I ride and use the clutch as needed to disengage the drivetrain from the motor... I ain`t heard of holding in the clutch will wear it out... MAYBE SO???? Waiting fer traffic I "hold in the clutch", unless there is a funeral or parade in the way...
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06-27-2011, 09:56 AM
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My understanding of the clutch, and I could be totally wrong on this, is that you are not "wearing it out" when fully engaged, or disengaged. It's the in between when it's engaging or disengaging that there is friction. Not sure where I heard that from, heck, I could have dreamed it for all i know and could be totally off the mark.
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