Originally posted by Zig-Zag
I would also like to save my clutch from unneccesary use and abuse.
I dont think using the clutch makes you any slower, if anything it would make you faster. Yes if your shifting in corners or something use the clutch but if your going straight or what not like most situations not using the clutch will get the power there faster while still hooking up good.but if you want to be fast then you need to learn how to apply the acceleration smoothly to the ground. The only way to do that is with the clutch
Originally posted by Zig-Zag
[BI mean, can you honestly expect me to listen to some twelve year old kid who says don't use your clutch cuz' that's what my Dad says to do??? [/B]
Hmm, appears we might want some qualification checking on the "New Post" button...Originally posted by Zig-Zag Did I not say "Unqualified people need not reply?"
I got humbled at the track last weekend by a 12 year old on an RM80 who was doing exactly what his father (ex-A rider) was telling him to do. Did I learn something from that kid? Yes, after 10 laps I was running faster than I ever have at that track.I mean, can you honestly expect me to listen to some twelve year old kid who says don't use your clutch cuz' that's what my Dad says to do???
Yes, I do. Do yourself a favor, lose the attitude and before you post something ask yourself, "Would my father/mother (deservedly) slap the taste out of my mouth if I addressed them in this manner?"Pleeeeaasssseeee!!! How many engines have you rebuilt, Junior? I want information from informed people who actually work on bikes for a living and have seen Transmissions after serious abuse. I KNOW the clutch won't be worn-out if I don't use it. I want to know what the effects will be on my tranny if I don't use my clutch to up-shift or down-shift. Obviously you need it on a start, Duh. Can anyone offer me factual proof of the effects of not using your clutch damaging your engine/transmission. People under 20 need not bother trying to talk out of their A@$!!! Sorry to the rest of you actually trying to help but, I'm sick of opinions that are based on nothing but hear-say. Anybody got a problem with that? :scream:
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