Clutch MISTAKE which every Beginner Rider make

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  • čas přidán 27. 09. 2022
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Komentáře • 379

  • @husaini8009
    @husaini8009 Před rokem +1520

    Conclusion of the video:
    Know your bike's G-Spot

  • @bobgrazi1
    @bobgrazi1 Před rokem +316

    I absolutely love short quick videos like this that I can reference in the future.. Thank you!

    • @E3litecompany
      @E3litecompany Před rokem +5

      Exactly what I just said so many people talk and it’s pointless

  • @otlndsh
    @otlndsh Před rokem +233

    I can't believe this channel only has 18k subs. The content is so thorough and nuanced. Great job and keep it up!

  • @davidbevan8374
    @davidbevan8374 Před rokem +112

    Found this channel yesterday and immediately subscribed. No patronizing comments on how you are doing everything wrong. No self gratification by the presenter, Just really good content and advice from an obvious expert....Great job

    • @pmacc3557
      @pmacc3557 Před rokem +6

      Yep best instructor on YT

  • @Ramon51650
    @Ramon51650 Před rokem +50

    I live in the city of VERY steep hills, so finding the spot where the clutch engages is mandatory. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @camilledupont515
    @camilledupont515 Před rokem +11

    I love your channel, you are an excellent teacher. I ride a 125cc scooter and I'm now training to get a motorcycle licence. I watch lots of your videos, great informative stuff. Thank you!!

  • @r.artilesuriarte599
    @r.artilesuriarte599 Před rokem +1158

    People commenting "mUh ClUtcH wEaR" , bro if you're so worried about clutch wear don't even ride, sell your bike or smth

    • @nervonabliss2071
      @nervonabliss2071 Před rokem +34

      Are new clutches cheap?

    • @miloregnix_vlogs293
      @miloregnix_vlogs293 Před rokem +54

      @@nervonabliss2071 clutch are different compare to cars

    • @essentials1016
      @essentials1016 Před rokem +6

      I dont agree on that.

    • @honnanoob600
      @honnanoob600 Před rokem +48

      It literally says beginner, as a beginner it's natural to want to pull in all the way and worry about clutch wear, that's why he's teaching this

    • @nuffsaid7759
      @nuffsaid7759 Před rokem +9

      Pull clutch in very slow speed otherwise use brakes to control along with acceleration , then your brake pads will wear out

  • @russwellen5760
    @russwellen5760 Před rokem +74

    Thank you! Not talked about enough. Took me a long time to gain the confidence to do that. I always thought that if I kept the clutch at its outer reaches, I would stall. Finally learned not to depress the clutch too far. Riding with more confidence, smoothness, and efficiency.

    • @oomrah9748
      @oomrah9748 Před rokem +6

      I'm beginner and pulling clutch all the way

    • @crescentmoon256
      @crescentmoon256 Před rokem +6

      ​@@oomrah9748 pulling all the way doesn't mean it's wrong

  • @mhoeij
    @mhoeij Před rokem +34

    Even if the lever is pulled in all the way, I find it easy to put the clutch into the friction zone quickly. Say for instance that it takes 4 pounds of force to hold the lever. Now "pull" with only 2 pounds of force, and the lever moves to the friction zone almost instantly.

  • @samurijder9550
    @samurijder9550 Před rokem +5

    Thanks, please keep up the good work and keep educating us.
    Cheers from the Netherlands!

  • @Introspectiverider99
    @Introspectiverider99 Před rokem +32

    I never paid attention to this when shifting gears but now I will. I’m used to pulling it all the way when shifting.

    • @stonespider
      @stonespider Před 4 měsíci

      *shitting, you mean?

    • @thekakan
      @thekakan Před 4 měsíci +2

      I think at one point, we just adjust ourselves to do it automatically? I never thought about it consciously before, but it seems like I never pull the clutch all in except when starting from 0 or downshifting multiple gears at once (_coming to a stop_) 😛

  • @timdavis6088
    @timdavis6088 Před rokem +101

    This is one of those custom adjustments I make to improve smooth handling of the bike. Along with converting to GP shift, I prefer to adjust the clutch cable slack so that the clutch engagement is much closer and sooner to the grip. You want the clutch to completely disengage but you don't want all that slack.

    • @Mus.Anonymouse
      @Mus.Anonymouse Před 7 měsíci +3

      Adjusting so the grip point is as far away as possible from the handle results in having to pullclutch less when shifting, thus the possibility for faster shifting.
      Although on the road it will not be (very) noticeable, but if you intend to do track riding, it is better to adjust it that way, as you will develop correct muscle memory.

    • @kogasoldier9379
      @kogasoldier9379 Před měsícem

      I’m not so sure that’s a great idea with the fact that cable’s will stretch over time. If you do that brand new and get it too close to the grip there may come a point where the cable stretches and you can’t fully disengage the clutch…

    • @timdavis6088
      @timdavis6088 Před měsícem

      @@kogasoldier9379 That's really not an issue. Like anything that has a break-in period keeping it properly lubed and adjusted keeps the cable or chain or anything else from prematurely stretching. Not lubing your cable is how you wear them out faster. Much like your chain.

    • @kogasoldier9379
      @kogasoldier9379 Před měsícem

      @@timdavis6088 while that’s true, they absolutely do stretch regardless of the maintenance and you will reach a point that you can’t pull it in far enough to disengage the clutch entirely if you leave it there. That said if you keep up on the maintenance and adjustments it shouldn’t become a big problem. Just know that regardless of the maintenance you do, it will stretch and you will have to readjust at some point.

    • @timdavis6088
      @timdavis6088 Před měsícem

      ​@@kogasoldier9379 Well, I ride a Honda 600RR. After 30K+ miles and 20+ years I've adjusted it all of twice. Not once has it failed to engage the clutch or disengage. Maybe it's the springs on your clutch plate that are getting weak and not your cable. Maybe it's more of a specific manufacturers problem? Whatever it is your seeing I don't see this in the 600RR community.

  • @omarkgad
    @omarkgad Před rokem +11

    Very educational, Straight to the point, great channel, thanks 🙏

  • @savage22bolt32
    @savage22bolt32 Před rokem +11

    My first bike was a 175cc BSA Bantam with cork glued on to the wet clutch plates. Most of my bikes had wet clutches. I never damaged a wet clutch on any bike I've ever owned, rode or raced.
    Only had two bikes with dry clutches, like a manual gearbox automobile. And so far, they're still in good shape.

  • @LeonardoEngineering
    @LeonardoEngineering Před rokem +1

    Finally a short video for such a simple thing! Thank you!

  • @natebell5026
    @natebell5026 Před rokem +2

    Great video! Thanks for posting a quick and important tip!

  • @kanishkkumar4746
    @kanishkkumar4746 Před rokem +2

    Best channel, you cover things in details and to the point, thanks🙂

  • @nigelw598
    @nigelw598 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great explanation! Thanks I’m going to try this. I’ve been pulling the clutch in all the way when going through the gears, then suffer a bit of engine braking before the bike revs pick up and take off in gear.
    First day of bike ownership for me today. Went for a short ride and needed this help,
    Thank you,
    Cheers 🍻

  • @virendradr
    @virendradr Před rokem +8

    Your experience is our strength, immediately flashes in our mind
    Thank you sir for your lovely attitude towards beginners

  • @Findergoseb
    @Findergoseb Před rokem +2

    Great advice with the incline taking off. 👍

  • @skyblue-vs6xf
    @skyblue-vs6xf Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for the short and sweet tutorial!!

  • @Mythansar
    @Mythansar Před 2 měsíci

    I have been looking for this question since so long. Thank you, Sir!

  • @tammyteej861
    @tammyteej861 Před rokem +1

    Love the short videos!

  • @jimpetway8907
    @jimpetway8907 Před rokem +1

    Perfect , you just helped me a great deal !

  • @cskapobeda
    @cskapobeda Před rokem +1

    The videos are super helpful! I havent seen better on youtube yet! Great videos mate!

  • @sylviap4592
    @sylviap4592 Před rokem

    This is so helpful, thank you!!

  • @bryanvega8672
    @bryanvega8672 Před rokem

    Big help for a beginner like me. Thank you!

  • @mrniceguy6986
    @mrniceguy6986 Před 11 měsíci

    great video bro bet this helped so many people great explaining how the clutch works pretty much same as car but just in different form

  • @Fady117
    @Fady117 Před rokem

    Excellent advice and straight to the point, thank you. You gained a subscriber.

  • @aashishghimire743
    @aashishghimire743 Před rokem

    Thank you for these kinda video. Really helpful.

  • @sheldonnicholl3599
    @sheldonnicholl3599 Před rokem

    I have been enjoying your videos. Some of the information I know, some is new. However, it's all good. Keep making quality videos!

  • @StokesMusicStudiosOnline

    That's an awesome presentation of an important tip bro.

  • @sjk6097
    @sjk6097 Před rokem

    Excellent tip - thanks !

  • @GunCollector007
    @GunCollector007 Před rokem

    Thanks. Very helpful

  • @That_Revenant_Guy
    @That_Revenant_Guy Před rokem +6

    Thanks for these videos.
    I passed my CBT and I'm still making clutch mistakes, so having videos like this to reference from experienced riders, is really handy.

    • @AyRCee
      @AyRCee Před 10 měsíci

      That's good I'm going for mine soon. How many times did you stall asking because my bike has a loose gear lever I'm going to fix. Rode 400 miles 15 miles in a car park so 350 miles of live traffic. These videos help.

    • @mesotolioma5089
      @mesotolioma5089 Před 10 měsíci

      CBT

    • @mesotolioma5089
      @mesotolioma5089 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@AyRCee Cool pfp, what do the black lines represent?

    • @94D33M
      @94D33M Před 9 měsíci

      How do you know you're making clutch mistmakes?

  • @dayanandrahul1125
    @dayanandrahul1125 Před rokem

    Fantastic 🙂👍🏻 keep them videos coming

  • @CraterLakey
    @CraterLakey Před rokem +7

    I've been riding for about a year and I noticed when I started to transition to only 2 fingers on the clutch that I really never needed to pull it in nearly as far as I had been the whole time.

  • @heritagehillsecurity8778

    Good stuff. Thank you.

  • @feraerfqrs
    @feraerfqrs Před měsícem

    thanks it helps a lot!

  • @karenshoucairmcgray4902

    Good to know Andrey! Thanks! 😊

  • @paulf2534
    @paulf2534 Před měsícem

    Just subscribed as your videos are so easy to understand and don't just waffle on. Thank you.

  • @samuelperezgarcia2818
    @samuelperezgarcia2818 Před rokem +2

    Freaking awesome, this is the type of information I need to not look like a newbie at traffic lights

  • @allendraaanbalagan
    @allendraaanbalagan Před rokem +1

    Tq so much. I learned to change clutch perfectly from you video. Also you earned a subscriber.

  • @Likosak
    @Likosak Před rokem +13

    This reminds me trigger control on firearm. There is also a point called "The wall" which basically is the equivalent of a biting point. In order to shoot more accurately and more efficiently you gotta learn to use that point, where you prepare the trigger by not squeezing it fully, but enough you feel a tension. And then smoothly apply a more pressure. It's amazing how two almost seperate things have this detail in common.

  • @user-vb8it9qn3g
    @user-vb8it9qn3g Před rokem

    Just bought my first bike and this is really informative Thank you so much

  • @Monkey_D_Luffy56
    @Monkey_D_Luffy56 Před rokem +22

    I've learned this in a terrifying way, when I first learned how to drive i always pull the lever all the way to the handle bar then there was a time where I'm going to a long smooth turn and I need to upshift, i pull the clutch all the way and engage in another gear, when I release it the bike has a slight jump while turning. It was a terrifying experience, i thought I was gonna crash good thing I didn't panic. A few meters after that my heart started beating like crazy, I pulled over and relaxed for a bit. After that I always practice a smoother gear change by practicing the clutch control and throttle control ( for rev matching ), now i can shift a gear in a smoother manner unconsciously.

    • @vishwanathveerni5007
      @vishwanathveerni5007 Před rokem +3

      😂 that's a terrific experience

    • @therealdealoneill
      @therealdealoneill Před rokem

      Thank you for helping me learn this cN even happen. I take my Beginner rider course next Wednesday for my permit

    • @QuakeGamerROTMG
      @QuakeGamerROTMG Před rokem +3

      It's a good idea to just not shift while leaned over anyway, be in the right gear BEFORE the corner. If you do then you really need to make sure you shift properly. If you dump the clutch too early or late you're going to have a bad day. Correct rev matching is extra important on a bike.

  • @jimdiamondcoles
    @jimdiamondcoles Před rokem

    Good advise. Thank you.

  • @SamSwanner
    @SamSwanner Před rokem +46

    I like to adjust my clutch so it starts to engage just off the grip. This also helps with having better control of the clutch since I don't have to let it out so far.

    • @snatr
      @snatr Před rokem +16

      You might see more clutch wear doing that. Also, I bet your bike kicks quite a bit when going into gear when cold as well 🤔

    • @SamSwanner
      @SamSwanner Před rokem +6

      @@snatr I've not had any problem with either of my bikes going into gear cold. For Harleys they have extremely smooth first gear shifts.

    • @clintsride
      @clintsride Před rokem +9

      You need to have some clutch freeplay

    • @SamSwanner
      @SamSwanner Před rokem +7

      @@clintsride it has some, just not much

    • @chriscs9080
      @chriscs9080 Před rokem +10

      @@SamSwanner make sure Freeplay is as much as manual says otherwise you will burn clutch plates really fast .. don't ask me how I know that 🤣

  • @E3litecompany
    @E3litecompany Před rokem

    Please make more videos you were short and to the point no extra talking bs I love that

  • @ambergutierrez5092
    @ambergutierrez5092 Před rokem

    Awesome. New rider. I think this has been mybossue.. classes told me. Pull fully in to full out on my brand new bike. But it keeps stalling on my from a stop. So. I'm trying this in morning

  • @jelmar8740
    @jelmar8740 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this useful tip. I used to pull clutch all the way like I was pressing my pedal in my car.

    • @richardr2716
      @richardr2716 Před rokem

      They only tell you to do that in a car coz the point is further away then a bike

  • @patrickty9906
    @patrickty9906 Před rokem

    Thank you for the good information

  • @noonsun533
    @noonsun533 Před rokem

    Thanks Andrey.

  • @leonbridges1802
    @leonbridges1802 Před rokem

    Good tip, thanks. 🖤👽

  • @gegegogo7163
    @gegegogo7163 Před rokem

    Thanks man! That's the mistake I always do.

  • @OoNoyanoO
    @OoNoyanoO Před rokem +9

    PS: thank you your channel is really awesome, your content is genuine and very relevant, It’s a pleasure to watch.
    One comment: personally I’m not fan of your titles, they sometime sound like click bait videos. Which is a shame since the content is really good. Just saying. Thanks again !

    • @MotoControlEn
      @MotoControlEn  Před rokem +5

      Thanks! Titles ARE clickbait, once I started to make them this way I suddenly got x10 views. I'm sorry, but it's sort of necessary evil on youtube if you want your videos to be seen.🙃

    • @husaini8009
      @husaini8009 Před rokem

      Clickbait isnt much of an issue when the bait itself tastes good, and it helps the creator to gain more views

  • @STAYCALMJUSTRIDE
    @STAYCALMJUSTRIDE Před rokem +8

    Dont worried about clucth wear, as long as the rpm's aren't too high it's fine.

  • @_Archambaud
    @_Archambaud Před rokem

    Very useful for a friend of mine.he thanks you sir❤️🇬🇧

  • @lynncurtner3486
    @lynncurtner3486 Před rokem +6

    Long or short, your videos are always well worth watching...

  • @aberba
    @aberba Před rokem +1

    Good video. My exact issue with my new motorbike. My muscle memory isn't set yet 😅.

  • @BanditRen
    @BanditRen Před 2 měsíci

    Also pull it with just one or two fingers so that the little and ring fingers can be used for a better grip on the knob

  • @user-ni2tl7ky2k
    @user-ni2tl7ky2k Před rokem +1

    Всё уроки с этого канала полезные и очень понятные. Смотрю и на русском и на английском. Класс!

  • @svvdm
    @svvdm Před rokem

    thank you!

  • @andymcm6902
    @andymcm6902 Před rokem

    Excellent vid

  • @davidcockcroft5444
    @davidcockcroft5444 Před rokem

    Great accent, super concise content 👌 👏

  • @retorique
    @retorique Před rokem +3

    Hey Andrey. Are you currently giving riding lessons in Argentina? I would honestly travel to Buenos Aires if that's the case, as your videos are by far the best I've seen on riding technique. Saludos desde Chile!

    • @MotoControlEn
      @MotoControlEn  Před rokem +3

      Hola!👋😁 Don't have any classes now, but I think I will, as soon as I sort out all the personal stuff here!

  • @GeorgePreduca
    @GeorgePreduca Před rokem

    Mulțumesc, îmi place mult de tine.

  • @arnab6408
    @arnab6408 Před rokem

    Short is sweet. Much thanks. My patience runs thin usually 😂

  • @gregsanford3848
    @gregsanford3848 Před rokem

    excellent cheers mate

  • @KomnataNorth
    @KomnataNorth Před rokem

    Short videos are very good!

  • @karlivanr
    @karlivanr Před 5 měsíci

    Good Day! Wow! I didn't know there was an easier way of using the clutch hahah, I've known manual transmissions way before I start learning a motorcycle (8 years ago) since I initially started on a manual transmission car. I would like to ask if the same principle applies to manual cars as well? Where I can just step on the clutch until there's no moving anymore and then proceed with shifting gears?

  • @Zoro-ly7sl
    @Zoro-ly7sl Před rokem

    Can you make a video on how to handle heavy bikes on slower speeds for beginners?

  • @vivekgupta4002
    @vivekgupta4002 Před rokem

    Thanks brother

  • @joshyjams55
    @joshyjams55 Před rokem +1

    I usually pull the clutch in fully and use the rear brake for hills, just how I learned. Give some gas, friction point, and go. Anyone else?

    • @alkoia
      @alkoia Před 2 měsíci

      Agreed. People coming up with all kinds of hippy methods to have an excuse to make a youtube video these days.

  • @thecodgod32
    @thecodgod32 Před rokem

    This is a huge time thanks

  • @dfraz2131
    @dfraz2131 Před rokem

    THANK YOU SIR

  • @TimXMan1000
    @TimXMan1000 Před rokem

    Awesome video

  • @arwingineer
    @arwingineer Před rokem

    How do we develop this muscle memory if the clutch adjustment is constantly changing? Not to mention that it also changes depending on the engine temperature.

  • @cristobal58315
    @cristobal58315 Před rokem +2

    It's like a bike thing, cause in some bikes if you don't pull the clutch all the way in the gearbox becomes very hard to shift, i mean this is a pretty good tip if you have a decent bike and not a walmart one good video btw :D

  • @wheelerking8380
    @wheelerking8380 Před měsícem

    Thanks Luigi for the Mariobike tips

  • @seiji_senpai
    @seiji_senpai Před rokem

    Thanks man

  • @rhamdhani2600
    @rhamdhani2600 Před 2 měsíci

    thanks for describing

  • @keithmarkleroynievera7199
    @keithmarkleroynievera7199 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @guilhermeferrari2562
    @guilhermeferrari2562 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks Borat!

  • @s-a.roni.138.
    @s-a.roni.138. Před 3 měsíci

    Hi!, Moto Control, currently i/active from the 3rd-world last 15yrs, but englnd b4that,.. quite new m/bke rider but car from age17,.. what about the clutch free-play situation, can u keep the c/levr closer to the handle against the manufacturer's guidelines, what difference does that make exactly?... clutch wear?... what else?... luv yor channel, luv yor style of coaching...bratha, bol.lol.

  • @g.j.oyzonjr7616
    @g.j.oyzonjr7616 Před rokem

    More quick bites, very good tip

  • @paul-the-trucker4214
    @paul-the-trucker4214 Před rokem

    Its great that borat has found a new career.

  • @thebeauchinator
    @thebeauchinator Před rokem

    It took me a month or two to figure this out while driving my car. Extending my left knee that far every time I shifted was really starting to mess with it and hurt it. And no, I haven’t had to replace my clutch yet.

  • @abdullahilkafi5380
    @abdullahilkafi5380 Před rokem

    need more video. thanks

  • @cyrilb3013
    @cyrilb3013 Před rokem

    i like long video, but i understand that short video is easier to watch, so make 2 versions !!!!

  • @markurds001
    @markurds001 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice video! Hi!, first time riding clutch driven motorcylce, its kinda worrying because everytime downshift to 1st gear then blip the throttle( have this behavior of blipping the throttle multiple times while the clutch is engange) my engine sometime dies. Is tihs normal? As per the manufacture its an ECU thing getting confuse. Pls help. thank you

  • @fr3847
    @fr3847 Před 6 měsíci

    i have the same pants they are awesome

  • @skm0505
    @skm0505 Před rokem

    Please put a short quick video on braking motorcycle.

  • @nolife097
    @nolife097 Před 3 měsíci

    I only use my clutch when getting out of first or downshifting but I clutch less up shift

  • @user-fg7jk9cq1b
    @user-fg7jk9cq1b Před 6 měsíci

    I only ever use two fingers on the clutch; pointer and tall man. Ring man and pinkie are still there on the grip, opposing my thumb to actually maintain hold the bars.* I adjust the clutch so that when the lever is pulled in to just touch ring man, the clutch disengages. Really easy to use ring man as a feeler gauge, both in and out. No practice required. I can always fine tune a little for glove thickness, etc by moving my hand just a little further in of out on the grip. It is really that easy. Grab the clutch with 2 fingers. Pull back until lever touches fingers still on grip. Release the preset 3-7mm [whatever is good for you] to find the friction zone.
    * A really important safety idea I learned in aviation, called redundancy. Works well on unexpected bumps and potholes that throttle right hand might not have been anticipating.

  • @steve00alt70
    @steve00alt70 Před rokem +1

    I make the mistake of always pulling the clutch all the way in when change gear, I get the jerk movement. But I fear i'll stall if I only pull halfway

  • @tomg.625
    @tomg.625 Před 10 měsíci +1

    i cant use the middle finger clutching method here in my country. most of the riders and bystanders here are too sensitive if they saw me doing that

  • @seedlingsgreen682
    @seedlingsgreen682 Před 5 měsíci

    Exactly what I needed to hear that’s what I’m doing wrong

  • @Inkednfree333
    @Inkednfree333 Před rokem

    Should I keep my clutch really tight then on the adjustment rather than lose

  • @Gartneren1234
    @Gartneren1234 Před rokem +1

    Currently working on getting a license for motorcycles. The clutch is a pain to figure out.