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<blockquote data-quote="Andrewaust" data-source="post: 84620" data-attributes="member: 936"><p>Preston, keep using the clutch, it's not the best to ride without using the clutch. My start technique was to start off feathering the clutch and hold it full open if possible "depended on track" shifting with the clutch real quick, to shift without the clutch you have to back off a tad and it doesn't do the box a lot of good. Just say I've seen the results of shifting without using the clutch. One thing you don't want is the problems associated with forced shifting.</p><p> </p><p>I guess my clutch techneque could have been contributed to my solo speedway days, one gear and the clutch takes all the punishment <img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/smile.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" />, get it wrong and your either left behind or on your ass.</p><p> </p><p>Like you said it isn't a silly question, it's rather a very sensible one. To replace gearbox components isn't cheap.</p><p> </p><p>Even bush/trail riding, I still use the clutch.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A <img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/wink.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink:" title="Wink :wink:" data-shortname=":wink:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andrewaust, post: 84620, member: 936"] Preston, keep using the clutch, it's not the best to ride without using the clutch. My start technique was to start off feathering the clutch and hold it full open if possible "depended on track" shifting with the clutch real quick, to shift without the clutch you have to back off a tad and it doesn't do the box a lot of good. Just say I've seen the results of shifting without using the clutch. One thing you don't want is the problems associated with forced shifting. I guess my clutch techneque could have been contributed to my solo speedway days, one gear and the clutch takes all the punishment :), get it wrong and your either left behind or on your ass. Like you said it isn't a silly question, it's rather a very sensible one. To replace gearbox components isn't cheap. Even bush/trail riding, I still use the clutch. A ;) [/QUOTE]
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