Hi all,
New rider, having a blast on my 08 YZ85. This may be totally normal for new riders but I seem to be having undue trouble getting the clutch throttle co-ordination down smooth on start offs. Some of this is never being completely sure of what gear I've stopped in... but even when I know I'm in 1st I get a lot of "jump/die" syndrome.
I slowly let the clutch out until I feel the pull, give a bit of gas then try to ease into motion. As time goes by I've gotten better at it on level ground - my biggest problem is when going up hills.
This weekend while trial riding I found myself stalling out on uphills (due to inexperience in down shifting at the right time!) and faced with the issue of having to start out on an incline. I did so badly I generally had to turn around and go back down the hill to get a running start.
As the clutch get to the catch point (sorry - don't know all the lingo) even with a health throttle twist it justs dies.
Is this something that will come with time and experience or does it sound mechanical?
Thanks!
Daf
New rider, having a blast on my 08 YZ85. This may be totally normal for new riders but I seem to be having undue trouble getting the clutch throttle co-ordination down smooth on start offs. Some of this is never being completely sure of what gear I've stopped in... but even when I know I'm in 1st I get a lot of "jump/die" syndrome.
I slowly let the clutch out until I feel the pull, give a bit of gas then try to ease into motion. As time goes by I've gotten better at it on level ground - my biggest problem is when going up hills.
This weekend while trial riding I found myself stalling out on uphills (due to inexperience in down shifting at the right time!) and faced with the issue of having to start out on an incline. I did so badly I generally had to turn around and go back down the hill to get a running start.
As the clutch get to the catch point (sorry - don't know all the lingo) even with a health throttle twist it justs dies.
Is this something that will come with time and experience or does it sound mechanical?
Thanks!
Daf