Hey, I appreciate the help - I am still not certain I understand what you mean by "slipping the clutch"" This is a wet clutch, the bike is meant to be used with the clutch, but you seem to be suggesting that it doesn't need to be used. Can you point to a video that might better explain what you're trying to teach me?

@MotoSoup ofc you have to use the clutch. You are causing premature wear by releasing it too slowly when you upshift. You are pressing the clutch, then changing the gear, then accelerating and letting the cluch go slowly. You should press the cluch, change gears, release the cluch smoothly ( not necessarily slowly) feel the gear engaging and then apply power. Ofc you can ride your bike however tf you want. I'm just telling you that you are causing premature wear and overheating your clutch.

What do you think I should be doing? I am not an expert at much of anything. Are you saying that as opposed to clutchless shifting?

I don't think you were doing anything wrong. Not sure what he's referring to.

Joereedmusic is right, you're gonna wear out that clutch fast doing it like that. you should only slip the clutch when starting from a stop, when you're shifting there's no need.

@SuzukiRider93 so he's too slow in releasing the clutch when upshifting in gears from 2 up? Maybe, maybe not. It's a wet clutch, right? Heat causes clutch wear. If it were a dry clutch type of bike, it would be worse. It's probably not a significant issue at all.

@@Joe.O_623 Yeah, it's complete bullshit. A successful gear shift is one that you don't feel. If that means being slow on the clutch, that's absolutely fine, and a decent driving instructor will tell you as much; Clutch in, shift, engage the clutch with a bit of gas. If your speed changes while the clutch is still slipping, you weren't as gentle as you could be. The clutch is a wearing part that can be replaced with relative ease. This is how manufacturers expect you to shift, and they design their parts accordingly. There's nothing to worry about here. I've only once worn out a clutch on a bike, which took me about 35,000 miles.

Yes, the stock Ceats are still on it, thanks for the tip. I'm looking at putting an engine guard and maybe some aux lights on it too.

no, I max out at about 110-115km or 68-72mph -but the speedo will indicate 120km

The Hunter would be a better option for some of these dirt/sand roads for sure. Are you in Texas? Where are you coming from? I am out east of Houston near Beaumont, but spent a lot of time over near Katy

@@MotoSoup West of Waco

Hey, thanks for watching. The throttle lock works fine, it slips some after awhile so I have to keep adjusting it, but for longer rides it gives you enough of a break to rest your right hand that it's 100% worth it.

@@MotoSoup fantastic thanks for the info stay safe.

Thanks for watching, I picked this up at the end of August 2023, and now have just over 2,000 miles on it. I did the 300-mile service including the valves, but it sounds like the valves need to be checked again. I am waiting on the FuelX Lite since I'll need to take the tank off I might as well do both at the same time.

Thanks, it's the DJI Osmo Action 3 on chest mount, 1080/60fps, with Rocksteady

too me it just sounds like tires picking up small pebbles off the road

Well, you can't beat that!

He Stevo, sorry about that... I am new to all of this and made mistakes, I am learning and wish I had done things differently with that trip, but I can't change what I did back then. In the original raw footage, I had a mic running into my helmet, and couldn't hear the sound of the engine much at all, but you could hear a lot of Darth Vader breathing. So I decided to use music. Sorry it's not your taste, but I have newer videos and have learned how to capture the engine sound.

You know with my headphones in I didn't even hear it, but now I do. I adjusted the valves at the 300 mile service, and it has about 2000 miles on it now, so while it's not scheduled for a valve service, I might need to go ahead and recheck it.

If they’re a little loose and making noise, that’s okay.

Agree - I am thinking of doing the exhaust and the DNA airfilter

@@MotoSoup that would be a great video

I live in Arkansas where it gets "Swamp Butt" hot, and I have a R/E Classic 350. The heat from the motor is not an issue, but the outside temp if hot will cause your speedo to stick.....Unless the new er models have that issue fixed.

@@jimglasco that's awesome, how's your experience riding it here in the states, do you feel it lacks for city use and is just a Sunday cruiser? I plan to use it as a daily driver to give my truck a break.

@@swimmerdawg123 It's a great bike for daily use, and handles city riding fine....my only concern would be a reliable theft deterent..., these bikes draw attention, and though they are inexpensive, could be some thief's dream bike.