Clutch or no Clutch?

OTB · 07-18-2010, 09:04 PM

For whatever it is worth; I have used clutchless up and downshifting for everything (except for two Harleys) but the 1-2 shift since 1970something. I have owned and ridden a multitude of bikes, several 70+k miles....

I have NEVER needed to replace a clutch or gearbox on a streetbike......

Not once....never.....

(I have smoked my share of clutches on the track, however......)

marko138 · 07-18-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OTB

For whatever it is worth; I have used clutchless up and downshifting for everything (except for two Harleys) but the 1-2 shift since 1970something. I have owned and ridden a multitude of bikes, several 70+k miles....

I have NEVER needed to replace a clutch or gearbox on a streetbike......

Not once....never.....

(I have smoked my share of clutches on the track, however......)

Did you go clutchless on my Buell when you rode it?

101lifts2 · 07-18-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OTB

For whatever it is worth; I have used clutchless up and downshifting for everything (except for two Harleys) but the 1-2 shift since 1970something. I have owned and ridden a multitude of bikes, several 70+k miles....

I have NEVER needed to replace a clutch or gearbox on a streetbike......

Not once....never.....

(I have smoked my share of clutches on the track, however......)

Yeah...if you don't use the clutch you shouldn't have to replace it..What a concept.

I always release the clutch during shifting, but only a slight tug on the lever. Every track school I've been to recommends releasing the clutch during shifting becuase of the consistency.

I've had too many bikes and ridden too many miles.

Captain Morgan · 07-19-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Yeah...if you don't use the clutch you shouldn't have to replace it..What a concept.

He also says he's never had to replace a gearbox, which I think is the key part of the statement. And with putting 70k miles on bikes, it doesn't sound like it's detrimental to not use the clutch.

Dnyce · 07-19-2010, 08:20 AM

do it right, all is well. good skill to have, whether or not u use it all the time.

OTB · 07-19-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Yeah...if you don't use the clutch you shouldn't have to replace it..What a concept.

'Cept for starting and stopping, idling, waiting at stop signs and lights, ......

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Originally Posted by marko138

Did you go clutchless on my Buell when you rode it?

Did you hear the earth move.....

marko138 · 07-19-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OTB

'Cept for starting and stopping, idling, waiting at stop signs and lights, ......

Did you hear the earth move.....

Thought that was just the Drummer pipe.

No Worries · 07-19-2010, 03:05 PM

I love fanning the clutch, and use it for every shift. For me, it's just another part of motorcycling that makes it fun, and different from riding a cage. Plus, most right-handers have a dominant left brain. By using the clutch and shifter in perfect unison, my right brain gets a workout.

View Poll Results: With or Without
Always Clutchless	3	9.68%
Always use clutch	14	45.16%
Sometimes Clutchless	12	38.71%
Only clutchless when yo mama called me for a booty call	2	6.45%
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07-18-2010, 09:04 PM	#1
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	For whatever it is worth; I have used clutchless up and downshifting for everything (except for two Harleys) but the 1-2 shift since 1970something. I have owned and ridden a multitude of bikes, several 70+k miles.... I have NEVER needed to replace a clutch or gearbox on a streetbike...... Not once....never..... (I have smoked my share of clutches on the track, however......) __________________ http://www.decreasingradius.net/

07-19-2010, 08:20 AM	#5
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	do it right, all is well. good skill to have, whether or not u use it all the time. __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

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07-19-2010, 03:05 PM	#8
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I love fanning the clutch, and use it for every shift. For me, it's just another part of motorcycling that makes it fun, and different from riding a cage. Plus, most right-handers have a dominant left brain. By using the clutch and shifter in perfect unison, my right brain gets a workout.