Riding the clutch on a motorcycle is when the rider partially engages the clutch while riding, causing unnecessary friction and wear on the clutch plates. This can lead to premature failure of the clutch and other related components. It should be avoided for optimal performance and longevity of the motorcycle.
To understand why riding the clutch is detrimental to your motorcycle, it’s important to first understand how a clutch works. The clutch is responsible for transmitting power from the engine to the transmission, allowing you to change gears smoothly and without damaging the gearbox. When you fully disengage the clutch, all power flow between the engine and transmission is cut off, allowing you to shift gears or come to a stop.
However, when you ride with your hand on the clutch lever or partially engage it while riding, some of that power flow between the engine and transmission continues even though you’re not actively accelerating. This causes unnecessary friction and wear on both sides of the plates in your bike’s clutch assembly. Over time this can lead to premature failure of those parts – something no one wants!
So if you want optimal performance out of your motorcycle for many years down the road (pun intended!), avoid riding with your hand resting on or partially engaging that left-hand lever unnecessarily. Instead, focus on smooth shifting by completely disengaging and then quickly re-engaging that little guy whenever necessary – it’ll save both time and money in repairs later!
– The clutch is responsible for transmitting power from the engine to the transmission, allowing you to change gears smoothly.
– Riding with your hand on or partially engaging the clutch lever causes unnecessary friction and wear on both sides of the plates in your bike’s clutch assembly.
– Over time, riding the clutch can lead to premature failure of those parts, resulting in expensive repairs.
