Clutch or no Clutch? - Page 2

goof2 · 07-16-2010, 04:35 PM

01 R6 with 13,500 or so miles.

I always use the clutch since there is no advantage to me to not use the clutch with my riding style.

CrazyKell · 07-16-2010, 05:16 PM

Always clutch.

2006 ZX6

30,000 kms on it.

DLIT · 07-16-2010, 05:25 PM

Only go clutchless if I'm beating the shit outta the throttle. Just cruising around, I always use it. Always use it between 1 & 2, regardless.

On both the R1 and R6. 11.5k on the R6 and 2k on the R1.

EpyonXero · 07-16-2010, 05:57 PM

Usually shift with the clutch. Sometimes I shift commando.

2003 VFR
30-something thousand miles.

Cutty72 · 07-16-2010, 08:47 PM

Like Dlit. If I'm really on it, I sometimes go clutchless.

08 1125R w/ 10,xxx
05 SV650S w/15,xxx

t-homo · 07-16-2010, 09:17 PM

2000 R1. 51K miles, 10K from me.

Always use the clutch from 1-2, but then i typically go clutchless.

HurricaneHeather · 07-16-2010, 09:38 PM

Usually use the clutch unless I am being lazy or drag racing.

None of my bikes have working clutches...or engines for that matter.

Particle Man · 07-16-2010, 10:12 PM

Always. I figure the folks at Suzuki were nice enough to include one that I oughta use it.

Captain Morgan · 07-17-2010, 12:47 AM

I voted always clutchless, but it's more like "mostly clutchless." I've found that I generally have to use clutch from 1-2 on the street because the tranny will sometimes pop back down into neutral. It also depends on how I'm riding. If I'm riding in a situation where the RPM's are climbing slowly, I'll go ahead and use the clutch, however, that is rarely the case, so I'm normally clutchless.

It's an '09 V-strom with 4.6k on it.

azoomm · 07-17-2010, 02:20 AM

At work right now

Always clutch the work bike -
2010 R1200RTP
~2000 miles

After hours bike - never use clutch - but it has gear-shift-assist.
2010 BMW S1000RR
~1000 miles

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%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

07-16-2010, 05:25 PM	#3
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Only go clutchless if I'm beating the shit outta the throttle. Just cruising around, I always use it. Always use it between 1 & 2, regardless. On both the R1 and R6. 11.5k on the R6 and 2k on the R1. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

07-16-2010, 05:57 PM	#4
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Usually shift with the clutch. Sometimes I shift commando. 2003 VFR 30-something thousand miles. __________________

07-17-2010, 12:47 AM	#9
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	I voted always clutchless, but it's more like "mostly clutchless." I've found that I generally have to use clutch from 1-2 on the street because the tranny will sometimes pop back down into neutral. It also depends on how I'm riding. If I'm riding in a situation where the RPM's are climbing slowly, I'll go ahead and use the clutch, however, that is rarely the case, so I'm normally clutchless. It's an '09 V-strom with 4.6k on it. Last edited by Captain Morgan; 07-17-2010 at 12:50 AM..

07-17-2010, 02:20 AM	#10
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	At work right now Always clutch the work bike - 2010 R1200RTP ~2000 miles After hours bike - never use clutch - but it has gear-shift-assist. 2010 BMW S1000RR ~1000 miles __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

07-16-2010, 04:35 PM	#1
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	01 R6 with 13,500 or so miles. I always use the clutch since there is no advantage to me to not use the clutch with my riding style.

07-16-2010, 05:16 PM	#2
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Always clutch. 2006 ZX6 30,000 kms on it.

07-16-2010, 09:17 PM	#6
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	2000 R1. 51K miles, 10K from me. Always use the clutch from 1-2, but then i typically go clutchless.

07-16-2010, 09:38 PM	#7
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	Usually use the clutch unless I am being lazy or drag racing. None of my bikes have working clutches...or engines for that matter.

07-16-2010, 10:12 PM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Always. I figure the folks at Suzuki were nice enough to include one that I oughta use it.