Most bikes have a wet clutch, or a slipper clutch. It is safe to ride the clutch, and I suggest every beginner do it to learn how their bike works, and to gain confidence in slow speed manoeuvres.
Yeah, people who say not to do something the bike is quite literally designed to do always make me wonder if they’ve ever actually learned how motorcycles work
I actually came here to say this to Severus Rossi. but who do I believe? A. 12 year old wearing a black prince valiant wig B. multiple MSF instructors and motor officers I know.
A wet clutch doesn't burn out like a dry clutch, you are correct, but it still will build up extra heat that isn't needed if you slip it excessively, and excess heat does lead to faster wear. You're unlikely to destroy a wet clutch with excess slipping, but it will lead to needing to change the fluid more often and replace the clutch more often.
@@oz4689 it makes me wonder if you know anything about them. That long release of the clutch until your wet clutch or whatever that is, was not the way on 99% of things we grew up learning on. It would burn out those clutches.
You won't burn a motorcycle clutch out like that. Most bikes run a multiplate clutch bathed in oil; they're designed to be slipped for long periods of time to help with balance and low speed control. And you don't need to slip the clutch into the next gear; you don't even need to necessarily use the clutch during upshifts because they're dog boxes.
You guys are all hung up on the clutch. You're failing to comprehend that idiot guys buy these powerful bikes with no experience and die young. But hey, whatever, don't hit a rock at 150
Was looking for this comment as soon as I learned how strong dog boxes are i never use the clutch upshifting anymore. I still use it on downshits because its easier for me to rev match and let the clutch out then find the timing for downshifting perfectly.
Pretty good advice. But for the people who don't understand how a clutch works, basically there will be some slack (most of the time) when you start to release the clutch. Every clutch has a "grabbing point" where the clutch meets with the engine. You'll both hear and feel it. The RPM will start to slow down as the power of the bike tries to move itself forward. At that same exact point you hear it start to "die down" you'll want to give it enough throttle that you would be at when at idle. If the bike revs up too much while letting off the grabbing point, you could spin out or fry the clutch. Far more likely to spin out and flip the bike though. I'm no expert, but having a good understanding of how a clutch and manual shift works together will make this experience far easier for new riders. Hard to explain through a comment but hopefully I did a good job
@@Thorkell6969 release until biting point, a little throttle, and release more and more as the vehicle gains speed. not hard at all, should have it within 5 minutes.
you get this info in a controlled environment where you can put it to use aka MSF Course, with that in mind you can apply this to any bike. But we got a bunch of newbies just hoping on it not even knowing where things are.
@@imhachi6500 Nah I got a picture of some random guy n just decided to use it.. Yall mfs slow..😂 Basic ass insult, dont waste my time unless you got some 🔥 fire. *I kNoW ThAts NoT yOU TaLKIn* bitch who takin then?
It's frustrating learning how to use a clutch as a beginner, but it's all about getting used to it. Eventually you can clutch and shift perfectly without even thinking about it
But that's about pretty much what I was just saying I do... Sometimes when I take off my front wheel go straight up in the air cuz my bike is like 1400 cc's
I think i'm guilty of riding the clutch when I rode my 1000rr. I dont think its that bad unless you do it all the time.. or for a long time. Id basically do it for a second or two when taking off fast..
I was 5 years old when my uncle had a terrible accident in a motorcycle and passed away. My dad used to ride with him. He was never the same man after that, he sold his bike and promised not to ever depend on that type of adrenaline. Please, make sure you guys are safe. I lost my favorite uncle, and I want y’all to hang around a little longer
Ngl this short alone is exactly what i needed to hear as a beginner because i always dump the clutch by accident, no matter what i do im still looking to have that smooth start and shifting lol
If you’re learning how to ride. Just go to a empty lot and practice rolling away from a standstill with NO gas at all. Keep doing that until you know and feel the “bite point”. Once you got that down, you’ll never stall the bike again.
Sport bikes actually demand you slip the clutch as they have very little low-end torque and those clutches are designed to take abuse. Drag racing a sport bike, now that’s some serious clutch slipping !
@Apollo-Computers i love rev matching my little Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS. Thing is a track monster in factory form. Id honestly love to get the new ZX4RR... Wanna talk about a small cc track monster....
@@legogaming6585 the local dealer has my number for when they get the zx4rr. I'm seriously tempted to get one. They said it should be around May that it should arrive.
@@mitchellvandenbroek8687 the ones who go and get a license do😂🤷🏽 my comment was just saying thank you because there is people on here who don’t have a bike and or are in the process of getting one. I personally have been riding 15 years + but someone could have just got one today 🤷🏽🤷🏽
@@TingTingalingy that’s because they are smooth brained. And yes the first time I rode I didn’t have a license. And yes I am smooth brained, but not as much as people who never get one
@@Tux-rs7rp you had a sheltered childhood. In a free society, your family teaches you and you become self sufficient at a young age, not some govt appointed employee teaching you. You are self admittedly special needs and so you should not be riding anyway. You are a hazard to others, untrustworthy on the road, not intelligent enough.
yeah because in America begginer really means begginer who never ever even seen a bike in their life and now got a big ass 600cc+ sports bike that they can legally ride because there are no requirements for bike license in the US. some people never even do a drivers test while others do it on a 50cc scooter and then have the right to ride what ever they want xD
I live in America and I do find it strange how a 16 year old can legally own and ride a 1000cc fresh out of the MSF course. Although I will also say, I'd rather it be this way than how most European countries require a ridiculous amount of time before you can upgrade to a bigger bike. This is too much government reach in my opinion, if I want to ride a 1000cc as my first bike I should be able to do so. Or if I feel I'm ready to upgrade, I should be able to whenever I want, not when the government allows me to
@@svtinker motorcycle insurance is really cheap 150-500 is like 50-80 dollars, anything really powerful is still pretty cheap ive seen older guys with around 1,000 cc engine get about 500 dollars in a year of insurance
I wanna hang out with this guy. He seems like a chill dude and he could definitely teach me some stuff about my bike that I’m still relearning (6 years since I rode just got a z800
That’s kinda what I was thinking. If your going like 45 mph and shift up in a quick manner and “dump” the clutch after shifting it should be completely smooth right?
@@x1ver I used to shift without the clutch. Just put pressure on the shift lever and let go of the gas as you would when shifting with the clutch and it pops into the next gear smooth
dont let people start on these bikes. theyll get killed or injured. start on a grom or something under the 250cc then you grow in cc and get to a 600cc or a 750cc
yup. i started on a 50cc, 125cc, 250cc, 300cc, 350cc. now that i have a decade of experience riding smaller bikes i will be ready for a 600 when the time comes
Just got my first bike last week. It's a 600. Put 300 miles on it in 5 days. No problems. Would have started smaller but this was such a good deal from a friend. I started by riding through neighborhoods and back roads with low speed limits for the first 2 days. The 3rd day I took it to faster roads that have little traffic. The last 2 days I've ridden through town with a good amount of traffic. I drive a manual car so I think that helps. One thing I knew going in was to be easy on the throttle. It's so touchy. I still have a long way to go but it's addicting so I'll be practicing every day. Haha
I recently started on a 400. It feels almost exactly the same as the 250 I took my course with except it has a bit more power in the high rpm range. Completely accessible, not overwhelming. Like another commenter my first car was a 5 speed mustang though so that may help a little with clutch control knowledge.
@@quincy-2000 i am 16 yo in europe, so i can't ride anything but a 125cc, i had to take all the test to get a normal driving license. in europe its a lot harder to get a licence and a lot of test are required. when i turn 18 i'll take the A2 driving licence and i'll get a 400 or 500. i know a lot of guys even younger then me driving 600cc bikes even if they couldnt and they get crushed all the time. My father was a rider too, he started on 50cc vespa and then got to cbr 900rr fireblade. He never had a real accident but he saw a lot of his friends or relative die on big bikes. i think that putting a cbr600 or a cbr 1000 (as much as i want to) in a 16 yo is just giving him a life sentence
Good info bro! slowing down quick dropped the clutch rear tired almost wanted to get loose. Sometimes a refresher about the basics is all you need. Keep sharing
I absolutely agree with this comment. On a sport bike you can upshift without even using the clutch let alone trying to listen to him and slowly let out the clutch between every shift while accelerating. Lol. Plus his hand gestures freak me the fuck out.
For anybody having trouble with this, literally just sit in your garage, and practice slowly letting the clutch out, your bike will creep forward on it’s own, you’ll be able to find the bite point easily and it’ll become natural very quickly, then you can even get the bike going on it’s own just using the clutch, give it a tiny bit of gas and you’re on your way 👍
The best advice I can give as a 10 years of riding experience if you’re a new rider do not buy anything over 500 cc learn that for a year or two when you’re comfortable upgrade Also, if you’re new to manual transmissions, it is much much safer to learn on a Car first, then try it on a motorcycle so that you have a concept of how it works Two golden rules 1- be safe 2- have fun
You dont even need to use the clitch for upshifts. Just cut the gas for a sec and upshift. Thats basically how a quickshifer works. You can even do that for downshifts it’s just harder to do those smoothly. I always clutchless shift from 2-6th. And use clutch for downshifts and for 1st-2nd.
You'll make a mess of your clutch basket and possibly damage your selector drum depending on your bike. Unless 10ths of a second count on the track, don't do it
@@ilovehotdogs125790 you'll notch the basket up eventually and the clutch plate pack will either start to get hung up on the notches on the basket or the plates start to snatch and make the wear worse eventually necessitating a new basket. When the racers use clutchless changes they're getting rebuilt engines every race, plus they're using upgraded clutches in the really top end stuff. If it's a road bike being used as a track day bike I'd usually be pulling it apart after a few track days and addressing any issues I find. I have dressed the notches in the past but it's not the ideal way to "fix" the problem.
Good advice for beginners! Only thing I disagree with is about dumping the clutch, once your skill is with rev matching is up to par shifting can happen so quickly you don’t even need to clutch or you can use the clutch but you’re essentially just pulling it in and dropping it just as quickly, but of course if you’re riding more casually you’ll want the shifting process to go slower and you’ll have to use that friction zone he was referring too
this is all thoughtless stuff us bike enthusiasts do already, but it's actually pretty good advice for some newer guys, especially ones that have no experience with a manual transmission.
I’ve been riding since I was 3, only time I really use the clutch is to stop and take off. If you know the sweet spot you can shift perfect every time by the sound alone with no clutch.
Nice tutorial bro but Id suggest smaller CCs for beginners cuz they might end up in a major accident if they couldnt control the clutch and acceleration power of higher cc bikes.
You’re not gonna burn out a clutch on a bike by riding it out. Many folks do this in slow speed maneuvers. A bike has a “wet” clutch, not a dry clutch like a car. Makes it that much more difficult to burn it out. Many folks teach you to feather the clutch while keeping the throttle right around 1200 RPMS, during slow speed maneuvers, to keep the bike upright while turning.
Great advice and I don’t even ride but I know if he took the time to explain it to those who do then I know it’s genuine information. I call this “perspective” ppl
Read this comment: A lot of people don’t understand this when learning to ride a bike or drive a manual car for the matter. If you SLOWLY release the clutch on either a bike or car, it’ll get to a point where the car or bike will VERY SLOWLY(less then 1mph) begin to roll forward (if you’re on flat ground and not holding the brakes in) without giving it any gas at all what’s so ever you do not have to give it gas at all and it’ll roll. Without giving your vehicle any gas just sit in your driveway or on the side of the road or parking lot and just practice slowly letting the clutch out till you get to that slow roll and just press it back in and stop again. Do this over and over until you understand where the grabbing point is then start trying to SLOWLY give your vehicle or bike gas once it’s at that slow roll. Speed this up as you get more comfortable and you’ll start to really understand how to feather your clutch correctly.
This is just some basic shit for people who really don’t know^ also with a car that saves really riding your clutch. A bike it’s not as important their clutches are designed to take more stress when in higher rpms to keep the wheels stable:)🤝
Clutch dumping on an upshift is totally fine on a down shift you need to take just a second and let it engage so you don't get to much engine braking and extra stress on the clutch
I'm curious then, how slow is the clutch release when upshifting? Say youre getting up to speed for the highway and you upshift but want to continue gaining speed, how long is the moment between the upshift, clutch release, and then getting on the gas?
I've never been on a motorcycle. Will buy a cruiser because I'm a big guy either Street Glide Special or Chieftain Dark Horse all black. Nice shirt. New subscriber.
You can ride the clutch out if u have a wet clutch system which is in 99% of bikes. It’s ok to do this and its actually needed for very tight low speed maneuvers. However his point is from stop to going straight don’t ride it which is understandable.
The best thing you can do is learn without using any throttle at all. You have to be on flat ground. Let it stall a million times you won't hurt it. You'll learn quickly enough.
you’re wrong about the second bit. clutch slipping is fundamental for control as most bikes will be too fast for slow speed manoeuvres when allowed to idle in first gear. don’t let your bike drag you along, maintain the rpm at a constant 2-3k with your throttle and ride that clutch.
Lol when I saw the thumbnail I thought the hair was a wig and he was doing like a gag or parody thing with the nirvana shirt and everything added to it. Then the video started and I’m sitting there waiting for the joke….then I realized it wasn’t a parody. Oh my sweet summer child. I’m so sorry
You dont really need to throttle from dead stop. Just releasing the clutch engage point will make the bike roll then just ease in on the throttle and release the clutch.
Just bought a 2023 Kawasaki ninja 400 and man is it an amazing motorcycle to be on me my brother my nephew and dad all went out riding all day and I had a blast for the first time on my bike. I’m a beginner, but I’ve been around family whose road so I guess it comes naturally.
that bike (and most others) is a wet multiplate clutch, you won't burn it out no matter what you do. BMW airheads, ducatis, etc.. are exceptions to that using dry clutches like a car
Most motorcycles you’ll ever ride will be a wet clutch so riding the clutch will have no damaging effect. Any motorcycle that you’ll own that isn’t a wet clutch system - you will be absolutely TOLD that you’re motorcycle is not a wet clutch. Anyone starting off riding, it is best to ride your clutch to get a feel for your motorcycle. Learn to ride slow and get used to balancing yourself.
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Anytime you up shift or down shift while riding you shouldn’t be using the clutch at all. It’s for starting and stoping
AFTER 1 GEAR, FUCK THE CLUTCH, POWERSHIFT !!
You are what I would imagine the typical crotch rocket douchebag looks like
@@ghostofkyiv3422 Lol
Instructions unclear just did a rolling burn out for 3 miles now my tire is destroyed
Thats what winners do
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Lol.
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Most bikes have a wet clutch, or a slipper clutch. It is safe to ride the clutch, and I suggest every beginner do it to learn how their bike works, and to gain confidence in slow speed manoeuvres.
Yeah, people who say not to do something the bike is quite literally designed to do always make me wonder if they’ve ever actually learned how motorcycles work
I actually came here to say this to Severus Rossi. but who do I believe?
A. 12 year old wearing a black prince valiant wig
B. multiple MSF instructors and motor officers I know.
A wet clutch doesn't burn out like a dry clutch, you are correct, but it still will build up extra heat that isn't needed if you slip it excessively, and excess heat does lead to faster wear. You're unlikely to destroy a wet clutch with excess slipping, but it will lead to needing to change the fluid more often and replace the clutch more often.
@@Chewcudda dude, severus rossi... that shit had me dying
@@oz4689 it makes me wonder if you know anything about them. That long release of the clutch until your wet clutch or whatever that is, was not the way on 99% of things we grew up learning on. It would burn out those clutches.
You won't burn a motorcycle clutch out like that. Most bikes run a multiplate clutch bathed in oil; they're designed to be slipped for long periods of time to help with balance and low speed control. And you don't need to slip the clutch into the next gear; you don't even need to necessarily use the clutch during upshifts because they're dog boxes.
You guys are all hung up on the clutch. You're failing to comprehend that idiot guys buy these powerful bikes with no experience and die young. But hey, whatever, don't hit a rock at 150
Yeah that's right
Was looking for this comment as soon as I learned how strong dog boxes are i never use the clutch upshifting anymore. I still use it on downshits because its easier for me to rev match and let the clutch out then find the timing for downshifting perfectly.
He must be talking to complete noobs who signed up for motorcycle safety class but haven’t taken it yet lol
@@Astrophenotype you that guy that takes beginner classes to tell the trainer how it's done?
Pretty good advice. But for the people who don't understand how a clutch works, basically there will be some slack (most of the time) when you start to release the clutch. Every clutch has a "grabbing point" where the clutch meets with the engine. You'll both hear and feel it. The RPM will start to slow down as the power of the bike tries to move itself forward. At that same exact point you hear it start to "die down" you'll want to give it enough throttle that you would be at when at idle. If the bike revs up too much while letting off the grabbing point, you could spin out or fry the clutch. Far more likely to spin out and flip the bike though. I'm no expert, but having a good understanding of how a clutch and manual shift works together will make this experience far easier for new riders. Hard to explain through a comment but hopefully I did a good job
bro it isnt science
@@oddarntnes7079 it literally is
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@@Thorkell6969 release until biting point, a little throttle, and release more and more as the vehicle gains speed. not hard at all, should have it within 5 minutes.
great comment and advice
If u need this info u don’t need to be on a GSXR600
Lol
Got that right !
😂😂😂
My exact thoughts
you get this info in a controlled environment where you can put it to use aka MSF Course, with that in mind you can apply this to any bike. But we got a bunch of newbies just hoping on it not even knowing where things are.
3 things to never do
1 - never listen to a teenager with your moms haircut in a nirvana shirt.
2 - follow step one
3- refer to step 2.
lmaoo
imagine ignoring the good information he’s giving because you don’t like his appearance. True ignorance and stupidity.
@@ggrogan imagine giving a fucc what a random person on the internet said about you. True self esteem issues.
God I pray that’s not u in ur profile picture talking right now 😂😂😂💀💀💀
@@imhachi6500 Nah I got a picture of some random guy n just decided to use it.. Yall mfs slow..😂 Basic ass insult, dont waste my time unless you got some 🔥 fire. *I kNoW ThAts NoT yOU TaLKIn* bitch who takin then?
instructions unclear. i joined the military
DYLAN NO, thats not how you do that!!!!!
Wake me up when september ends.
Oh nooo
fuckin hate when that happens
It's frustrating learning how to use a clutch as a beginner, but it's all about getting used to it. Eventually you can clutch and shift perfectly without even thinking about it
Dead never drive a manual dirtbike and got the shifting perfectly first day idk how but it was nice been riding for a bit now tho
Yes but if you don’t know how a clutch works to be dumping it every time you probably shouldn’t ride or drive manual
There's some goobers on the road who still haven't figured out the clutch, lmao
Smartest kid I've heard giving tips on the internet on the right way to ride
Greatest advice ever for people who have never seen a motorcycle before.
Y’all once you start up your bike I like to red line it then dump the clutch ;)
Well said.
Best way to launch a ninja 250. Just keep your weight forward, front wheel might get a little light.
Once you hear your valves floating, it's time to dump the clutch.😅
Omg please record yourself doing this right into a wall!
But that's about pretty much what I was just saying I do... Sometimes when I take off my front wheel go straight up in the air cuz my bike is like 1400 cc's
If you’re doing these things, you have no business being on a street bike.
Thank you for having common sense! This guy is an idiot
I think i'm guilty of riding the clutch when I rode my 1000rr. I dont think its that bad unless you do it all the time.. or for a long time. Id basically do it for a second or two when taking off fast..
It’s a learning process. As riders we can always learn from our mistakes and grow.
@@clairbear4189
Exactly, everyone has to learn and they may not have someone to guide them.
Wish I'd had some guidance on road conditions...
@@digi3218 if you’re slipping the clutch that hard you’re not taking off fast.
I was 5 years old when my uncle had a terrible accident in a motorcycle and passed away. My dad used to ride with him. He was never the same man after that, he sold his bike and promised not to ever depend on that type of adrenaline. Please, make sure you guys are safe. I lost my favorite uncle, and I want y’all to hang around a little longer
Naw your uncle has bad luck that’s all vrooooomvrooooooomm
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We hear this bullshit all the time. We are ready to die.
@@curbkreature7488 😭😭😭😭
Y’all are weird thank you for the good advice dear I will save it for the track only
Ngl this short alone is exactly what i needed to hear as a beginner because i always dump the clutch by accident, no matter what i do im still looking to have that smooth start and shifting lol
If you’re learning how to ride. Just go to a empty lot and practice rolling away from a standstill with NO gas at all. Keep doing that until you know and feel the “bite point”. Once you got that down, you’ll never stall the bike again.
Sport bikes actually demand you slip the clutch as they have very little low-end torque and those clutches are designed to take abuse. Drag racing a sport bike, now that’s some serious clutch slipping !
Not just sports but 90% clutch are in oil so there no chance in damaging it
this is common knowledge if you've ever learned how to drive a stick shift
common knowledge in pretty much whole europe
"this is common knowledge" and also common for youngsters on these hopped bikes to die young.
but the only thing different it is okay to ride the clutch. The clutches on bikes are built for it
Not entirely, almost all motorcycles have a wet clutch so you will not burn it like in a car. Also bikes have sequential gear boxes
"The bike shouldn't jetk or clunk"
*Wet Clutch/Clutchless Shifters have entered the chat*
up and down clutchless shifts are very smooth on mine :P
@Apollo-Computers i love rev matching my little Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS. Thing is a track monster in factory form. Id honestly love to get the new ZX4RR... Wanna talk about a small cc track monster....
@@legogaming6585 the local dealer has my number for when they get the zx4rr. I'm seriously tempted to get one. They said it should be around May that it should arrive.
I’ve never been on a bike that couldn’t clutch-less shift. It’s only a general mechanic of sequential transmissions…
@@legogaming6585 yes my ninja 400 is a baby beast too I love it
Great advice for people who are new!
Don’t yo guys get driving lessons for bikes?
@@mitchellvandenbroek8687 the ones who go and get a license do😂🤷🏽 my comment was just saying thank you because there is people on here who don’t have a bike and or are in the process of getting one. I personally have been riding 15 years + but someone could have just got one today 🤷🏽🤷🏽
@@mitchellvandenbroek8687 don't you understand many ride with no license or training?
@@TingTingalingy that’s because they are smooth brained. And yes the first time I rode I didn’t have a license. And yes I am smooth brained, but not as much as people who never get one
@@Tux-rs7rp you had a sheltered childhood. In a free society, your family teaches you and you become self sufficient at a young age, not some govt appointed employee teaching you. You are self admittedly special needs and so you should not be riding anyway. You are a hazard to others, untrustworthy on the road, not intelligent enough.
Wow. This lady really knows her stuff!!
Impressive!!
Lady? 😂😂
very good advice i learned to always ease the bike in into gear and when switching gears
Honesty that’s just good advice for any vehicle with a clutch.
The most American begginers video I've even seen
Dude, we focus on the things that really matter like woke and covid.
yeah because in America begginer really means begginer who never ever even seen a bike in their life and now got a big ass 600cc+ sports bike that they can legally ride because there are no requirements for bike license in the US. some people never even do a drivers test while others do it on a 50cc scooter and then have the right to ride what ever they want xD
I live in America and I do find it strange how a 16 year old can legally own and ride a 1000cc fresh out of the MSF course. Although I will also say, I'd rather it be this way than how most European countries require a ridiculous amount of time before you can upgrade to a bigger bike. This is too much government reach in my opinion, if I want to ride a 1000cc as my first bike I should be able to do so. Or if I feel I'm ready to upgrade, I should be able to whenever I want, not when the government allows me to
@@AQS521 how does he afford the insurance?
@@svtinker motorcycle insurance is really cheap 150-500 is like 50-80 dollars, anything really powerful is still pretty cheap ive seen older guys with around 1,000 cc engine get about 500 dollars in a year of insurance
Thank you, I really needed this as I got my motorbike yesterday and just went on public roads today, stalled it twice on a main road. Scary asf.
Bike clutches are wet so you'd be surprised at how much abuse they can take, unless its a dry clutch ducati, but good advice nonetheless
Not all bike clutches are wet there are dry ones you actually have to be careful with and understand what you’re doing
@@gamerog4206 did you even read my comment
@@gamerog4206 Bikes with dry clutches are rare lol
I wanna hang out with this guy. He seems like a chill dude and he could definitely teach me some stuff about my bike that I’m still relearning (6 years since I rode just got a z800
If you can’t just dump the clutch while riding you aren’t going fast enough lol
That’s kinda what I was thinking. If your going like 45 mph and shift up in a quick manner and “dump” the clutch after shifting it should be completely smooth right?
@@x1ver it is, yes. In my experience, you can always dump the clutch at higher rpms
@@x1ver why are you using the clutch to shift up? A little lift off the throttle will allow you to kick the gear up.
@@sed8181 most of the time I don’t but sometimes when I’m going slow and the rpm’s are low I’ll use the clutch
@@x1ver I used to shift without the clutch. Just put pressure on the shift lever and let go of the gas as you would when shifting with the clutch and it pops into the next gear smooth
Best way to explain it. Thank you. I think I a lot of people need this video
dont let people start on these bikes. theyll get killed or injured. start on a grom or something under the 250cc then you grow in cc and get to a 600cc or a 750cc
yup. i started on a 50cc, 125cc, 250cc, 300cc, 350cc. now that i have a decade of experience riding smaller bikes i will be ready for a 600 when the time comes
Just got my first bike last week. It's a 600. Put 300 miles on it in 5 days. No problems. Would have started smaller but this was such a good deal from a friend.
I started by riding through neighborhoods and back roads with low speed limits for the first 2 days. The 3rd day I took it to faster roads that have little traffic. The last 2 days I've ridden through town with a good amount of traffic. I drive a manual car so I think that helps. One thing I knew going in was to be easy on the throttle. It's so touchy. I still have a long way to go but it's addicting so I'll be practicing every day. Haha
I recently started on a 400. It feels almost exactly the same as the 250 I took my course with except it has a bit more power in the high rpm range. Completely accessible, not overwhelming.
Like another commenter my first car was a 5 speed mustang though so that may help a little with clutch control knowledge.
@@thegoodobserver keep riding safe and dont run brother, you never know what life decides for you
@@quincy-2000 i am 16 yo in europe, so i can't ride anything but a 125cc, i had to take all the test to get a normal driving license. in europe its a lot harder to get a licence and a lot of test are required. when i turn 18 i'll take the A2 driving licence and i'll get a 400 or 500. i know a lot of guys even younger then me driving 600cc bikes even if they couldnt and they get crushed all the time. My father was a rider too, he started on 50cc vespa and then got to cbr 900rr fireblade. He never had a real accident but he saw a lot of his friends or relative die on big bikes. i think that putting a cbr600 or a cbr 1000 (as much as i want to) in a 16 yo is just giving him a life sentence
Good info bro! slowing down quick dropped the clutch rear tired almost wanted to get loose. Sometimes a refresher about the basics is all you need. Keep sharing
Dude been riding for like a year and is already a expert motorcycle instructor 😂
LMAO 😂
I absolutely agree with this comment. On a sport bike you can upshift without even using the clutch let alone trying to listen to him and slowly let out the clutch between every shift while accelerating. Lol. Plus his hand gestures freak me the fuck out.
😂😂😂😂
Just make sure you start on a 600-1000cc supersport and you're all set
Instructions unclear, became ghost rider.
Very well explained, it’s hard to put into words the correct flow of clutch, throttle, shifting, on a bike. Ya just gotta do it for yourself.
For anybody having trouble with this, literally just sit in your garage, and practice slowly letting the clutch out, your bike will creep forward on it’s own, you’ll be able to find the bite point easily and it’ll become natural very quickly, then you can even get the bike going on it’s own just using the clutch, give it a tiny bit of gas and you’re on your way 👍
Wtf bud randy just crashed my gixxer thousand through the garage door bud
@@jimlahey9271 RANDYYYYYYYY
The best advice I can give as a 10 years of riding experience
if you’re a new rider do not buy anything over 500 cc learn that for a year or two when you’re comfortable upgrade
Also, if you’re new to manual transmissions, it is much much safer to learn on a Car first, then try it on a motorcycle so that you have a concept of how it works
Two golden rules
1- be safe
2- have fun
You missed the part on how to start the bike 😅
You can’t “burn out the clutch” on a motorcycle. It’s a wet clutch. It doesn’t work like a car clutch.
Man I love motorcycle content
Same bro
Saaame saaame bro
Thnx for letting me know, i am riding bikes for 12 plus years and I never knew this.
The absolute basics if you learn to ride a bike in the UK😂
wow you know everything
Basics when you learn in the states too
shtewpid amaracans
This was really informative thank you(I don’t own and never will own a motorcycle)
You dont even need to use the clitch for upshifts. Just cut the gas for a sec and upshift. Thats basically how a quickshifer works. You can even do that for downshifts it’s just harder to do those smoothly. I always clutchless shift from 2-6th. And use clutch for downshifts and for 1st-2nd.
Same
You'll make a mess of your clutch basket and possibly damage your selector drum depending on your bike. Unless 10ths of a second count on the track, don't do it
@@restojon1 ive been doing it on a cbr600rr
@@ilovehotdogs125790 you'll notch the basket up eventually and the clutch plate pack will either start to get hung up on the notches on the basket or the plates start to snatch and make the wear worse eventually necessitating a new basket.
When the racers use clutchless changes they're getting rebuilt engines every race, plus they're using upgraded clutches in the really top end stuff. If it's a road bike being used as a track day bike I'd usually be pulling it apart after a few track days and addressing any issues I find.
I have dressed the notches in the past but it's not the ideal way to "fix" the problem.
This is like the first time I see you w/o a hat on. Thanks for great content. Keep it up! 💪🏼
Fuck it. I’ve got a warranty on my bmw. I’ll let them worry about a burnt out clutch 😂
Lol. Warranty doesn’t cover wear items (clutches, brake pads, tires)
glad i learned manual because of the biting point helped alot when i was trying to learn a bike
a bike clutch that is
this guy is such a great salesperson...convincing all the time.
Good tips!
Good advice for beginners! Only thing I disagree with is about dumping the clutch, once your skill is with rev matching is up to par shifting can happen so quickly you don’t even need to clutch or you can use the clutch but you’re essentially just pulling it in and dropping it just as quickly, but of course if you’re riding more casually you’ll want the shifting process to go slower and you’ll have to use that friction zone he was referring too
I do all of this lol newbie😅
kx 125 owner here. Sure. i will carefully listen to those steps ! Hope my track time will get better
Just got my bike today and I can say I was dumping the clutch I fell twice but I didn’t get discouraged..definitely will take this tip and get better
this is all thoughtless stuff us bike enthusiasts do already, but it's actually pretty good advice for some newer guys, especially ones that have no experience with a manual transmission.
Clutch isn't needed for shifting on a fully synchronized transmission. Load the shifter, blip the throttle and the shift happens.
I’ve been riding since I was 3, only time I really use the clutch is to stop and take off. If you know the sweet spot you can shift perfect every time by the sound alone with no clutch.
You were not riding when you were 3
Nice tutorial bro but Id suggest smaller CCs for beginners cuz they might end up in a major accident if they couldnt control the clutch and acceleration power of higher cc bikes.
Getting my first sport bike this Thursday!
Noice. Have fun. edit: oh shit, thats today. Aww yeah
I'm gonna go flying lmao :), keep up the good work. Smoothness on riding is the key on secure driving.
Little front brake, lean forward, lot of throttle, dump clutch. Sick burnouts.
Love explaining clutch to newbies
You’re not gonna burn out a clutch on a bike by riding it out. Many folks do this in slow speed maneuvers. A bike has a “wet” clutch, not a dry clutch like a car. Makes it that much more difficult to burn it out. Many folks teach you to feather the clutch while keeping the throttle right around 1200 RPMS, during slow speed maneuvers, to keep the bike upright while turning.
I need to learn more. Currently I have a bike without a clutch. Planning to buy a bike with a clutch.
Good job! Hopefully you'll save both people and bikes from getting hurt.
The friction zone sounds like something this guy is yet to find with his mrs. I believe he’s referring to the biting point
It almost seems like in the U.S you could be legally allowed to ride a bike without knowing how to..
So pretty much somewhat like manual for a car. Makes much more sense for me to think that way
Yeah it's just a matter of getting used to switching your feet for your hands and visa versa.
Great advice and I don’t even ride but I know if he took the time to explain it to those who do then I know it’s genuine information. I call this “perspective” ppl
Absolutely Rockin the Tina Belcher my guy🤙🏻
Read this comment: A lot of people don’t understand this when learning to ride a bike or drive a manual car for the matter. If you SLOWLY release the clutch on either a bike or car, it’ll get to a point where the car or bike will VERY SLOWLY(less then 1mph) begin to roll forward (if you’re on flat ground and not holding the brakes in) without giving it any gas at all what’s so ever you do not have to give it gas at all and it’ll roll. Without giving your vehicle any gas just sit in your driveway or on the side of the road or parking lot and just practice slowly letting the clutch out till you get to that slow roll and just press it back in and stop again. Do this over and over until you understand where the grabbing point is then start trying to SLOWLY give your vehicle or bike gas once it’s at that slow roll. Speed this up as you get more comfortable and you’ll start to really understand how to feather your clutch correctly.
This is just some basic shit for people who really don’t know^ also with a car that saves really riding your clutch. A bike it’s not as important their clutches are designed to take more stress when in higher rpms to keep the wheels stable:)🤝
Edna Mode out here giving motorcycle advice.
should give some basics on counter steering a lot of ppl i know don’t even understand it’s a thing
constantly revving won’t stall you out unless you completely dump the clutch
i would beg to differ on changing gears though, dumping the clutch between each gear shift won’t cause much jerking
Been riding 2 months this is helpful always clutch dump on down and up shifting
Clutch dumping on an upshift is totally fine on a down shift you need to take just a second and let it engage so you don't get to much engine braking and extra stress on the clutch
Hey bro, I really enjoy your videos ! You do a great job keeping it interesting!! Kudos brotha keep it up
First thing to remember,if you dropping clutch, then gixxer not for you. Go for Grom, then NCX, and only then Gixxer
I'm curious then, how slow is the clutch release when upshifting? Say youre getting up to speed for the highway and you upshift but want to continue gaining speed, how long is the moment between the upshift, clutch release, and then getting on the gas?
I've never been on a motorcycle. Will buy a cruiser because I'm a big guy either Street Glide Special or Chieftain Dark Horse all black. Nice shirt. New subscriber.
You can ride the clutch out if u have a wet clutch system which is in 99% of bikes. It’s ok to do this and its actually needed for very tight low speed maneuvers. However his point is from stop to going straight don’t ride it which is understandable.
Yes thats why new bikes have slipper/assist clutches to help smoothen it out and reduce wear👍🏼
The best thing you can do is learn without using any throttle at all. You have to be on flat ground. Let it stall a million times you won't hurt it. You'll learn quickly enough.
Mans is dropping facts.
I followed these instructions and now I’m riding a Harley
Professor snape lookin good these days 💯💯
Also don't bounce your Rev limiter on a freshly started cold engine! Unless you really like dealing with cold seizures.
Moral of the story: don’t dump the clutch
you’re wrong about the second bit. clutch slipping is fundamental for control as most bikes will be too fast for slow speed manoeuvres when allowed to idle in first gear. don’t let your bike drag you along, maintain the rpm at a constant 2-3k with your throttle and ride that clutch.
Lol when I saw the thumbnail I thought the hair was a wig and he was doing like a gag or parody thing with the nirvana shirt and everything added to it. Then the video started and I’m sitting there waiting for the joke….then I realized it wasn’t a parody. Oh my sweet summer child. I’m so sorry
Prefer to blip the throttle when up down shifting. Clutch mainly on take of or coming to a halt. Or poppin the front ;)
You dont really need to throttle from dead stop. Just releasing the clutch engage point will make the bike roll then just ease in on the throttle and release the clutch.
Just bought a 2023 Kawasaki ninja 400 and man is it an amazing motorcycle to be on me my brother my nephew and dad all went out riding all day and I had a blast for the first time on my bike. I’m a beginner, but I’ve been around family whose road so I guess it comes naturally.
would definitely listen to this guy
This is something you’ll never understand or comprehend unless you get on the bike and practice
A man talking in a nirvana shirt is a man we can trust
Make a sound video of different type of ways to dump the clutch wrong and right
that bike (and most others) is a wet multiplate clutch, you won't burn it out no matter what you do. BMW airheads, ducatis, etc.. are exceptions to that using dry clutches like a car
Make something for leaving stop lights from 1st an NOT going into neutral when your switching to 2nd. I did subscribe 🤪
good advices buddy for those who don‘t know !!
Most motorcycles you’ll ever ride will be a wet clutch so riding the clutch will have no damaging effect.
Any motorcycle that you’ll own that isn’t a wet clutch system - you will be absolutely TOLD that you’re motorcycle is not a wet clutch.
Anyone starting off riding, it is best to ride your clutch to get a feel for your motorcycle. Learn to ride slow and get used to balancing yourself.