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Do you use the clutch when shifting?
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[QUOTE="motormichael, post: 197473, member: 25021"] [b]Clutch or no clutch?[/b] I have always used the clutch for all shifting up and down. The only time I did not use the clutch was on up shifts on a drag bike. The method that was used then was to apply firm upward pressure to the shift lever and as soon as the throttle was slightly closed the transmission would shift positively into the next gear up.This was done to save thousandths of a second. I feel using the clutch is especially important on big bore bikes and four strokes because a miscue will be costly. I had a CR500 that shifted just fine until I shared the bike with a friend for the day. He did not up shift with the clutch and I think he may have reapplied the throttle while he was trying to engage the shift lever. No more 3rd gear. If this happens in most four stroke motors, except the new CRF 450, the shrapnal goes thru not only the tranny but the entire motor. Get out your wallet.Think about how much torque is constantly going thru these big 4 stroke transmissions. Also to note, I do not go thru many clutchs. I try to keep the shifts precise and smooth with minimal clutch slipage. I agree with Adam about some of the RMs. The transmission components are made of softer materials than say a Honda. I have heard of entire trannys smoked because of a piece breaking off. I would think that anything you could do to lighten the load on these transmissions would be beneficial.One other thing. If you get used to using the clutch all the time, stalling the four stroke becomes less likely because you are probably already covering the clutch. [/QUOTE]
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