3 Dirt Bike Clutch Control Techniques So That You Stop Stalling
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Trying to learn how to ride a dirt bike with a clutch but need to know how to not stall the engine? These 3 dirt bike clutch control techniques will help prevent you from stalling by improving your skill and riding technique.
The 3 beginner dirt bike riding tips taught in this video are:
-Using the right fingers on the clutch for proper control
- Finding the point of clutch engagement or friction zone while letting out the clutch lever
-What to do with your hand/fingers once you start riding
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Disclaimer: Dirt biking can be dangerous if you don't respect the bike or terrain. This video shows you tips to help keep you safer as well as improve your riding technique and skill so that you stay in control while riding. I, Kelley Fager from Motocross Hideout, am not held responsible for a crash resulting in an injury from trying these techniques. Please use proper dirt bike riding gear to help prevent an injury. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
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New rider here. You just saved me from diving into a false clutch repair job. Turns out it was an operator ID10T error. Thank-you!
Glad to help, what was the error?
@@MotocrossHideout pilot error, and possibly a need to rejet the carburetor. Will be diving into some maintenance this weekend.
Gotcha, what bike do you have, and what makes you think the carb needs rejetting?
lmao I though something was wrong with my bike because I was stalling so much! I was letting it out at the end too fast, once I got moving I was like "okay release it" I was getting mad because I was giving it enough gas. You know its a really good feeling when you find out that your bike is broken, it's just cause you're own stupid fault :) we need experts in this world lol! Thank you so much for this video, because hardly any even indurate that at all
Glad you found this helpful, and thanks for watching!
Thanks man great video
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. IndigoKing!
Thank You!!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. What would you like help with next?
this helped me out so much
Awesome - what part was most helpful??
nice idea with the watch on the bar
Thanks, I used it for a few races then decided to keep it on since it's useful while trail riding. Thanks for watching!
nice man
Thanks for watching.
he looked at us like an angel has came with the solution 😭 good video Ong
lol, thanks.
If you stop while in 3rd or 2nd gear then decide to shift all the way down to 1st (of course while still holding the clutch) will that damage the engine? As opposed to gradually downshifting
Hey Matt, glad to hear you found it helpful! Nope, that's totally fine if you're not comfortable shifting down while stopping yet - it won't hurt the engine. Is there anything else you're wanting to improve right now, Matt?
Just to make sure. You should use a little throttle before letting out the clutch then as it’s engaging use the throttle more?
Thanks for your comment, Lindsay! You don't "need" to use throttle, but yes, I use a very small amount (as little as possible so it doesn't heat up the clutch as quickly) to get moving faster from a stop. The faster you want to accelerate or the steeper the hill you're starting on, the more throttle you'll need to use as you let out the clutch. Does that make sense, Lindsay?
I’m only a new rider as well but I wait till I have enough speed to put both feet on the pegs to release the clutch haven’t stalled it since I began doing tjat
Nice, that's actually one of my tips that I cover in another video. Thanks for your comment, Jimi!
For me is easier to put only one foot down on the ground(left one most of the time depends on the situation). Im stalling every time otherwise 😂
Ha, yeah, I think he just meant that he leaves his feet on the ground for balance until he's going fast enough to balance and let the clutch all the way out. Thanks for watching, Stefan!
What's your biggest struggle when it comes to clutch control?
Down shifting
Thanks I needed this after stalling on the middle of the road after a red light 😭 and then the cops pulling up and me turning it on just for it to stall again luckily they let me go because I said I was heading home
I totally understand your frustration of stalling it in an intersection (I ride on the street too). Glad you found it helpful, and thanks for watching!
see even when I ease my clutch it stalls out and if keep it in neutral and then put it in gear it stalls out if I have it in gear and ease the clutch out and give it sum gas it stalls out and idk what to do cuz I just got the bike I don't wanna sell it but idk what to do at this point cuz im trying everything im being told and it still stalls out it rode fine the first day I had it and now it'll start up but won't drive and if it stalls out while it in gear I can't get it back into neutral
Hey Charlie, sorry to hear about your bike struggles. What model is it? Is the clutch cable properly adjusted?
Thank you I no joke stalled my new bike like 10 times in a row 😂😂
Haha, nice... Glad it helped, grant! Thanks for watching, and I recommend grabbing my Free basic techniques guide if you want to ride off-road with more confidence!
I’m so confused. my bike seems to drives normal and all my slack is set I believe correctly, but it won’t roll freely in gear with clutch pulled in, bike on or off. Also in first it pulls very slightly with clutch all the way in, thoughts?
Sounds like it's not disengaging fully. There should be very little slack (I like as little as possible). Does it feel smooth when you pull the clutch lever in, Devin?
Hey man i just started riding never rode before what do you do when the dirt bike stops when your stopping
I'm not sure if I fully understand your question, but just put it in neutral and start it up again. Thanks for watching!
Well. Its a 2 stroke when stopping you can either pull in your clutch and come to a stop or you can put it into neutral. I full understand what your talking about , and your clutch is your bestfriend!
@@user-nt1yr6xq8c Yep, mastering clutch control will make a big difference in your skill and confidence. Learning how to slip it as little as possible is key.
@@MotocrossHideout Always! Like i said the clutch is your bestfriend. Feathering your clutch when it comes to technical stuff is so important.
Do you know what could be causing my bike to stall when shifting into second gear, im a new rider btw
It's hard to say over the internets. Is the engine fully warmed up? Are you taking too long to shift it? Thanks for watching!
The engine is warmed and I think im shifting it at the proper time, could it be that my speed is to slow when I go to shift or it needs more throttle after I shift into second its a brand new bike btw
That what kind of cool
Thanks for watching, Tammy!
So if I wanna stop just for 10 seconds like in the corner of a road I just hold in the clutch in 1st and press the brake
That would work, yes.
@@MotocrossHideout footbrake or front brake?
I usually use both brakes, but front is about 90% of the braking power.
My cousin is always rubbing it in my face because i always stall when riding but i found this video very useful so thanks
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching, Brad! Don't forget to Download my free training guide!
Do you know why i always have to wait 10 minuts before my will start again after stalling?
Hard to know without more details. Is it flooding over? Can you hold the throttle wide open to help get it started?
@@MotocrossHideout more throttle doesnt help since i mostly use most of my throttle when started.
My bikes point of engagement is way more than half way what could be the problem ? Or is that just my bike
Cable might need adjustment or the clutch is getting worn out. If both are good then it may just be your specific bike. Thanks for watching!
Why does my bike turn off when I put it on first gear ? So when I turn it on and I’m ready to go to first gear I pull the clutch first then put it to first gear and as soon as I put it to first gear it dies and I do not let go of the clutch and it still dies
Can some one help it’s a 2010 Yamaha yz250z
Hey Ricardo, it sounds like the clutch is dragging and needs to be adjusted or possibly the plates replaced if they're warped. I wrote an article about it on my site here: motocrosshideout.com/dirt-bike-clutch-dragging/
I know it's a little late, but I made a video regarding your question here, Ricardo: czcams.com/video/yR5oqGjbpgI/video.html
So let's say your stopped for a while, do you hold down the clutch or just but the bike in neutral?
Good question - I put it in neutral if I'm stopped for more than 5 seconds because the clutch will heat up the engine quicker if still in gear, even with the clutch pulled in due to the friction of the plates still slightly rubbing.
Thank you!
You're welcome, thanks for watching! Please share with friends that might find this helpful too!
Will do. Earned a subscription, love this content
Really appreciate that! Any topic you'd like to see me cover in the future?
I call it biting point for the clutch in tip 1 just saying for other people who may call it that
Yep, there's many things you can call it. Thanks for watching, Jimi!