Cutch Basket "cush" springs function ?

[TR]

Clutch Basket "cush" springs function ?

Can someone explain the purpose of the springs which are inside the clutch basket ? ...not the spring clamping the plates together.

Thanks in Advance
TR

 

[elf]

They make for smoother clutch engagement and reduce the strain on the trans gears. Also some bikes have rubber cushins and not springs.

 

[TR]

Elf , how do the springs works if they do not contact anything ? Physics question ?

 

[elf]

To be honest I have never had a bike with the springs. So I dont really know. Geez I am not a physicist I am just one of santas little helpers. :)