Slipping the clutch is when it's only partially engaged. You let the lever out until it just starts to grab but don't let it all the way out. In a car this is a bad idea and you'll soon smell burning clutch wafting in the windows. Bikes usually run a "wet clutch" which is lubricated by the engine oil and is ok to slip for a while. It helps you to take off a bit smoother since there's no seatback to keep you from flying off the back of the bike if you pop it all at once. It also helps keep you from stalling the bike. I wouldn't slip it for more than a few seconds though. They'll cover this technique in detail if you take the Basic Rider Course in your state. (Highly recommended)
-Kyle On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Elk <[email protected]> wrote: > What is slipping the clutch? Someone was talking about shifting and > said only do it in first gear...? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
