How to use a Motorcycle Clutch! | Explained Simply!

[@darnell3493]

This explanation is so much better than the instructor I had on introduction course , he looked at me like I was stupid for not getting it right

[@trevor2830]

Not everyone was made to be a teacher. You! My friend are just that! 😎 Perfect explanation easy enough for anyone ❤👏bravo. I been trying to find what I was doing wrong for soo long through soo many videos and you just cleared it up in one shot concerning the feathering. Thanks a million 🍻

[@ebonesolitasunshine118]

Woo!! New rider here! I watched a TON of videos about clutch control but the way you explained it just *clicked* for me! It was my 2nd time on my bike today and I only stalled once! (Compared to my 1st time when I actually stalled every 20 seconds.) Thank you!!

[@spicy110]

Glad it helped!👍🙂

[@andytang5860]

OMG this is so much easier other people explaining is like clutch is so complicated and you have to do this and that but this one is so much easier to understand 😭

[@spicy110]

Glad it helped! 🙂👍

[@timsyoutube6051]

For anyone who wants a concise explanation. Pull clutch in, rev bike to red line and just let go of the clutch.

[@gerardmontgomery280]

I tried this on my Versys 1000 and now I'm waiting for an ambulance. 😝

[@BichaelStevens]

N O

[@veggoy]

I am currently taking my A1 liscense and on my first driving lesson my teacher overcomplicated it, and i kind of had to learn the clutch on my own. But this was the perfect explanation of how the clutch works!🎉

[@king_dwarfius7058]

Good timing for the video, just got my first bike yesterday and got my CBT in 2 weeks. Love the vids

[@spicy110]

The whole playlist is there should you need a few more tips. I have one on what go expect on the CBT.

[@davidsjenkins281]

It's a good video to watch. The Best way to get use to a clutch is to practise off road and check wear the bitting point this could be different on every motorcycle pending on wear and tear I could be wrong but practice is key off road would be a good place to start

[@edgarcabatingan9883]

Thank you Spicy 110 very important for me,I'm learning to how used the clutch,thank you for your vlog tutorial.

[@Ridewithjaz]

new rider here! thank you so much for this, it's helped!

[@barrycarruthers]

Wow, brilliant tutorial, I am a new rider, this tutorial is better than the lessons I am getting, you are a fantastic tutor, keepnthem comming👍

[@spicy110]

Thanks! Check out my playlist for new riders! kzbin.info/aero/PL-ow7a_42PpS4RoPPNeBgQ3oEagBWT9Ey&si=KdYJ14wSURO4qHgU

[@barrycarruthers]

Brilliant,thank you

[@SarahArnold-e3p]

This video out of all the ones on here is definitely the best 👍

[@BohumirZamecnik]

Very nice explanation! Thank you!

[@clangerbasher]

I did my first CBT a week or three back. And I just couldn't get the balance at all. Yet put me in a Land Rover off road and I can balance clutch and accelerator to the finest degree in the most precarious of positions and places. I think I would need another day or three's practice. I am going to be a scooter bod, it's my only hope.😀

[@andrewcairnsmrkiplin]

I struggled too at first but now 2 months in I don't even think about it with gearing etc i just do it.

[@clangerbasher]

@@andrewcairnsmrkiplin I just need more time. I am constantly conscious that I using somebody else's kit too. I am going to book another one in a week or two's time and have a go on a scooter.

[@100GTAGUY]

So it's basically the exact same concept as in a car, you just need to get the feel of it using vastly different muscle groups on the controls is all. You'll get there with more practice in no time, and eventually be able to ride a geared motorcycle for hours on end and then hop into a manual car and drive without a hiccup.

[@clangerbasher]

@@100GTAGUY I think so too. 😀

[@andrewcairnsmrkiplin]

@@clangerbasher you will get it buddy :) i still have alot to learn just riding as much as i can :)

[@francinebuckner4862]

OMG I have watched so many other videos about learning to ride and its all a much of nothing about little and a bunch of faffing or empty space watching the presenter ride around with zero useful info (plus the first 30% being self promo). This on the other hand is great. It assumes the watcher is smart and curious - like how a transmission actually works. I like that it is filled with info and true, useful demo Thank you.

[@spicy110]

No problem, check out my playlist tips for new riders there is loads in there to help.

[@maycrotch8576]

Love that righteous stunt clutch 🙂

[@jswolf67]

Very helpful sir, thank you.

[@AAmxs]

so i was doing it right, i discover that putting in some throttle and releasing the clutch slowly works best for me, i discover this on my own not knowing other people do it too, i just thought everyone has a good timing of releasing the clutch and throttle like a pro

[@nielsdeschacht3823]

Thx for the help. So well explained

[@OCDgang23]

How to decelerate, I just don’t understand the concept.

[@MudPuddleHunter]

pulled the clutch when off throttle allows you to coast, not pulling it will allow engine breaking which slows to down but it is always good to also use brakes

[@redandrosie4773]

I just passed my mot today after watching this video it helped sooo much thank you 😊

[@spicy110]

Do you mean cbt?

[@NebulaKnightsCollective]

Thank you so much, This was really help me a lot

[@spicy110]

You're welcome! Check out the rest of my tips for new riders playlist!

[@barrycarruthers]

This is great, I have subscribed and will support, keep these vids comming 👍👍🏍🏍

[@spicy110]

Thanks for the sub and welcome!

[@HippoDrones]

Nice practical explanation :-)

[@willxowo]

Good video. I've been riding for over half a year but... an automatic lol, it's a totally different situation. I think I get the gist now :P Tho I took the test in '15 and stalled it a bunch, and failed too.. i'm taking it soon and I hope I pass this time around... without any ahead-of-time experience.. that time was my first time handling a bike so.. I mean I can make sharp turns and all that, I just have no clutch experience. But it seems easy enough. The gear shifting on the foot is something I forgot and sounds odd.

[@spicy110]

I have a couple of video on slow control that might also be useful to watch. Best of luck! 👍

[@gerardmontgomery280]

When I was learning I was tought the right hand makes noise and the left hand is what makes you go.

[@fionakitchen1221]

Thanks for the video, it was helpful for building my confidence. I've had a CBT for about a year, just passed my theory and looking to go for my full licence. I had a conversion day a while ago which went really well but I noticed a bad habit I had built up of relying too much on my back break to stop when pulling up to lights etc. I was literally pulling in the clutch and coasting, then using back break to stop - terrible habit! I've been practicing using engine breaking (while tipping on my back break to kick in the brake lights) and then front break but I keep stalling the bike. I'm wondering if I'm pulling the clutch in too late when using my front break. Any tips of when you should be pulling in the clutch when stopping. I want to break out of the habit of pulling the clutch in and coasting, but now I'm leaving the clutch too late! Any tips from anyone welcomed :) Is pulling the clutch in too early something that you would be penalised for in a Mod 1 or Mod 2 anyway?

[@spicy110]

Without seeing you ride I can not say what the issue is, but I can give you this link to my Tips for new riders playlist. I have multiple videos about riding the bike, downshifting and slow control that I think might teach you a bit more so you can work out where you are going wrong. As you know you do not want to be pulling the clutch in and breaking as you have so much less ability to slow down. kzbin.info/aero/PL-ow7a_42PpS4RoPPNeBgQ3oEagBWT9Ey

[@pyromaniac12345]

Did my CBT a week ago on an automatic, so trying to get used to a geared bike has been a nightmare. I can stop perfectly fine, it's just pulling away. I'm hoping this helps.

[@someone-xr6ck]

gotten used to yet?

[@pyromaniac12345]

@someone yes, even learned how to rev match whilst downshifting

[@gilbertotorres8657]

Is riding the clutch too much bad for the clutch? I always pull clutch in and use brakes to slow down. Am I wrong for doing that?

[@sreejithsreekumar2743]

Think it is bad for clutch plates

[@kgba17580]

hi Spicy great channel love your videos, I am a new rider, 5ft 2 and 62 years young I passed my test in October 22 in uk and got my new bike cb500f 2023 in January (back ground info for you) 😂 I have a question if you don't mind answering it or pointing me to one of your videos that you might of explained it already. i have noticed when i am up shifting i hardily move the throttle if at all.. i don't think I've had my rpms over 4000 it all seems fine but!!! maybe you understand what's happening. not sure if i am over thinking things and thought you might be able to shed some light on this for me. Not been on a road yet to do over 50miles an hour as concentrating on the other things first.. i do go to parking lot to practice emergency braking and figure 8s about once a week and do slow riding in traffic.. any help would be grateful received from you or any other bikers watching your great channel something i have observed in my riding thanks for any input you might have Kev

[@spicy110]

Great to hear you are training your skills. However I am a little confused to what you are asking me? You mentioned you are short shifting but I'm not sure what the problem is. 🙂

[@kgba17580]

@@spicy110 oh no :) i mean i am up shifting and it seems i am not really moving the throttle to change the gear. as it seems i am meant to close throttle off before any gear change ☺

[@spicy110]

You only need to let the power off slightly for a moment to shift, not fully close it so that is fine.

[@kgba17580]

@@spicy110 ok thank you for your quick replies. i did think if i was doing something wrong .. she would let me know 😂 (the bike i mean) 😅

[@KyleReyes-kr1ib]

So it’s simple leveling just easier with a bike ?

[@lilynorthover8378]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@Kaiproductions-tl6ox]

vary vary helpful

[@spicy110]

Thanks!

[@jamie55555]

now that i know about clutch tell me about these gloves trying to buy some for my bike riding but wondering your type of gloves are so bulky it would not interfere with all the fine work that your hand and fingers need to do on clutch throttle and handling the bike?

[@spicy110]

I am not sure exactly what you are asking there? These are normal gloves for a motorcycle, no they do not affect the feel or handling for me. I can do the same thing with thick winter gloves in -3 weather.

[@jamie55555]

yes thanks for the reply i was actually going to buy golf gloves so i have more control over what i am doing my road is not a forgiving type

[@stevethompson8504]

I recently watched a video by some other utuber that i initialy rejected untill i tried it . The vid showed how to have better clitch control by using only two fingers on the clitch lever and the other two behind it or that is ,on the handle bar .couldnt believe the difference , how much more control it gave me .however its been pionted out to me that a motorcycle riding tester may not accept this .interested if you would have any insight into this .

[@spicy110]

The test bike you ride will likely not have short levers, so you would need to use the whole hand. Just do what works best for you on the bike you have at the time. I can have an much control with all fingers off.

[@WhosJmcGames]

Hey Spicy, thanks for the video. I'm thinking of going for my CBT but needed to ask do you recommend any online shops to get the required clothing? Gloves etc.

[@VenoBeatz]

its best to go and get things from stores, just because different brands have different sizes and measurements. also might be cheaper

[@WhosJmcGames]

@@VenoBeatz Thanks man, appreciate it

[@spicy110]

Spot on veno

[@dewotion]

@@VenoBeatz not only that, when you buy a full set you might get yourself a good deal and/or discount :)

[@イエンスヨハンセン]

I did my CBT with some cheap Amazon gloves, a borrowed jacket, regular jeans and some sturdyish work boots. I bought a cheap helmet on the course, which, as it tuned out, was very good - I still have it. After the CBT, I realised I quite liked bikes after all and went to buy one. That’s when I bought proper gear. So my advice-do your CBT before you spend money on gear. Alternatively let me give you a shopping list so you can sell to me at half price if you don’t like biking.

[@イエンスヨハンセン]

So I recently nearly ran into a scoot squid doing dank nooners on his Vespa. Uphill. He was on L plates, so clearly riding on a cbt. His licence under threat?

[@spicy110]

If they got caught, yes.

[@cpdaily703]

Can we burn the wet clutch?

[@spicy110]

Yes.

[@cpdaily703]

@@spicy110 in which way can we burn it?

[@spicy110]

@MongkulBoreyKH it doesn't literally burn like a dry clutch. If you drag a wet clutch it will get very hot and damage the friction plates. Also, the plates can get "glazed" This means the surfaces get a coating on them that will slip easily. In light cases, this can be fixed by sanding the metal friction plates.

[@AnotherCG]

I supposed "gahhh" shifter means gear shifter for us blokes in the states.

[@maycrotch8576]

SANTAREM!!!!!!

[@tibiaxd]

Got a drz400sm myself, got my theory tomorrow, hopefully ill pass! so i can go further with my license.

[@spicy110]

Best of luck!

[@marioman6444]

WHATTWUOTOWEIA

[@KevinColt]

"you shouldnt do this for too long you can burn the cluth" - WRONG 99.9% of all bikes have SLIPPER CLUTCH, .. YOU SHOULD USE IT AND LET IT SLIP!! THATS WHAT THEY WERE MADE FOR!!!

[@spicy110]

No that's not true at all. Slipper clutches are for decel. If you hold the clutch half on, even with a slipper it will still wear. Also no 99% of bikes do not have slipper clutches.

[@KevinColt]

@@spicy110 PORTUGAL GSXR 600

[@spicy110]

Are you drunk?

[@KevinColt]

@@spicy110 no are u??

[@spicy110]

Dude! Just google slipper clutch and learn what one is!

[@elmay015]

why am i watchin stuff like this as a 13 yr old whos wanted a yamaha wrx since i was 7 dk?