Since '02 xBhp is different things to different people. From a close knit national community of bikers to India's only motorcycling lifestyle magazine and a place to make like-minded biker friends. Join us

Castrol Power 1

Scan – see – think – act.

Our Partner

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Riding the clutch - royal enfield.

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Riding the clutch - royal enfield.

    Guys i recently got hold of a 1986 std. 350cc . Im new to motorcycles and a few people have told me one can slip the clutch in an enfield(or any motorcycle with a wet clutch plate) because it is wet thereby significantly reducing the risk of wear and tear . Are they correct ?

    Right now i find myself cornering at speeds less than 20kmph on 3rd or 4th without shifting down and just slipping the clutch (for 5-10sec). Is this acceptable practice or will it result in a fried clutch real fast ?
    I also do it in slightly congested traffic scenarios without shifting down , i never do it for more than say 20secs at a time .

  • #2
    Re: Riding the clutch - royal enfield.

    Query Approved
    Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

    Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

    Touring Blog: Cycling in Mongolia!

    Comment


    • #3
      Re: Riding the clutch - royal enfield.

      Hi Basu,

      Riding the clutch is acceptable only in stop and go traffic and that too for hardly 1-2 seconds to avoid engine stalling. The CI Bullet clutch design is quite old and it is quite happy if used in the proper rpm without much of clutch slippage. Please avoid riding half clutch or slipping clutch for long duration as this can easily reduce the life of the clutch plates. Most of the bulleteers shift to neutral when needed and go down one gear when in doubt. Please do not treat a old CI bike like a new generation japanese bike.

      Originally posted by basuroy View Post
      Guys i recently got hold of a 1986 std. 350cc . Im new to motorcycles and a few people have told me one can slip the clutch in an enfield(or any motorcycle with a wet clutch plate) because it is wet thereby significantly reducing the risk of wear and tear . Are they correct ?

      Right now i find myself cornering at speeds less than 20kmph on 3rd or 4th without shifting down and just slipping the clutch (for 5-10sec). Is this acceptable practice or will it result in a fried clutch real fast ?
      I also do it in slightly congested traffic scenarios without shifting down , i never do it for more than say 20secs at a time .

      Comment

      Working...
      X